Farmhouse, excellent condition, 1175 m², Gaiole in Chianti

On the Chianti Hills, between Siena and Gaiole, we find this finely restored Tuscan farmhouse with guesthouse, garden and olive grove. The 3-ha property is located midway between Siena (16km; 20’) and Gaiole in Chianti (17km; 20’), two towns where one can find all the necessary services. The location is favorable for an accommodation business, being in the heart of Tuscany, a short distance from its most beautiful and renowned centers.

DESCRIPTION OF THE BUILDINGS
The main farmhouse (970 sqm – 10,437 sqft, 7 bedrooms and 9 bathrooms) is laid out onto two floors:
- Ground floor: hall with fireplace, kitchen/dining room with pantry, toilet/laundry room and two bedrooms with en-suite bathroom, both with separate entrance from the outside. The patio at the entrance hosts a wood-oven with bathroom (toilet and shower). Still on the ground floor we have an independent apartment (100 sqm – 1,076 sqft) made up of kitchen/dining room, two bedrooms with en-suite bathroom and patio overlooking the pool.
- First floor: kitchen with fireplace, dining room with balcony, living room with gallery, studio and three bedrooms with en-suite bathroom.

The guesthouse (130 sqm – 1,399 sqft, 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms) is made up of an ample living/dining room with open-space kitchen and fireplace, cute breakfast room at the entrance, laundry room and two double bedrooms, both with en-suite bathroom and one with gallery and bed. The basement houses a small masonry cellar (30 sqm – 323 sqft).

The last building is an underground garage (150 sqm – 1,614 sqft) capable of housing up to three cars and with room for a tractor, a lawnmower and other agricultural vehicles. A small greenhouse is used during winter as a shelter for weaker plants. On the rear, another room houses the controls for the water system, right below the garden.

STATE, FINISHES AND SERVICES
The farmhouse has been finely restored between 2000 and 2002 preserving all the typical features intact.
The classic look doesn’t mean modern comforts are missing: a 7-kW photovoltaic system covers up to 80% of the energetic needs. Another solar system is used to produce hot water. In case of need, a gas system connected with three underground tanks can integrate the solar system functions. The independent apartment on the ground floor and the guesthouse are fitted with independent gas heating.
Water supply is granted by a natural spring, which provides excellent-quality water. A 90-m well is used for irrigation.

EXTERIORS
The property covers a total surface of approximately 3.0 hectares. Right around the farmhouse we find a well-maintained garden (roughly 3,000 sqm) with roses, lavender, rosemary and a fruit orchard with cherry trees, peach trees, vines and apple trees. Not far from the farmhouse is located the round-edge 15 x 8 m pool.
The olive grove hosts 600 trees allowing the production of excellent olive oil.