House + Barn Surrounded By Vineyards..

ITALY, TUSCANY, SIENA, SAN GIMIGNANO

This property is located in the midst of Tuscan vineyards, just 2 kilometers outside the ancient town of San Gimignano. The panorama from the property is breathtaking. The location on top of a small hill allows for a gentle breeze in summer.

The typical old Tuscan farmhouse of about 150 sqm, built in stone, was fully renovated in 1997 with the best building techniques and preserving ancient and valuable original features.

A barn of about 50 sqm, located 11 meters from the house, has also been restored.

The two buildings form a homely inner courtyard; thus, the impression of a small farm is created. At present, the barn is used primarily for wood storage.

The two floors of the house are at present not communicating; however, there are several possibilities to connect them by putting in a staircase. All floors are tiled with (in several rooms old) terracotta. When the ceilings have been restored, the original materials preserved wherever possible.

The first floor is accessed via stone steps and a porch leading into the large kitchen/living-room with a large, typical Tuscan open fireplace. There is a combined gas/electric stove with oven and also a dishwasher. Two large twin bedrooms, a small storage area (with combined refrigerator/freezer) and a spacious bathroom (2 basins, toilet, bidet, shower cabin) are also part of the first floor.

On the ground floor there is a large living area with a woodburning stove and arched window leading to a small terrace, a TV room (with satellite receiver), a bathroom (basin, toilet, shower cabin, washing machine) and a twin bedroom. The living area and TV room communicate through a brick arch.

Part of the building is also a storeroom and a utility room.

Outside
There are olive trees, almond trees, fig trees, laurel, many beautiful roses, oleanders, rosemary.

The garden surrounding the house is nearly flat, three paved terraces (South, West and North-West) are adjacent to the building. In front of the living room there is a small paved terrace (North-West) and a beautiful stone table under a large old tree that creates a cool shaded area during the summer. Sitting or dining here, the panorama is spectacular.

Infrastructure
San Gimignano has an excellent infrastructure. Supermarket, banks, restaurants, cafes, bars, wine shops are at hand. The main Florence-Siena superstrada is approximately 12 kilometers away. Florence (65 km), Siena (40 km), Pisa (78 km) can easily be reached by train (train station in Poggibonsi, 20 minutes by car or bus) or by car. The two regional airports can similarly be easily reached.

The house is in excellent condition, the renovation has preserved the look of the rural house and barn of the past. The house can be used all year round.

The rooms are all equipped with double glazed windows and with central heating.

There is a LPG central heating (the two floors independently), plus central warm water supply.

Woodburning stoves are in the living room on the ground floor and in the first floor kitchen; in the first floor kitchen, there is also an open large fireplace.

The house is connected to the telephone system, although at the present the line is inactive.

The house is connected to the public water supply. Part of the local water system is a cistern (1000 litres), a pump and a water softener.

A carport with roof (for one car) is located next to the barn.

The construction of a swimming pool is possible, permission needs to be applied for.

Possible forms of use:
1. Upper and ground floor remain separated and are used independently by two parties. The storage room next to the TV room could easily be changed into a kitchen.
2. Upper and ground floor are connected by a stairway to be constructed. There are several possibilities to connect them by a stairway with some work.
3. The barn can be converted into a nice outbuilding with porch, permission needs to be applied for.

Energy rating G