Castelfranco di Sopra, Tuscany 52020

This extraordinary historic Tuscan villa for sale was built in 1648 and is situated in a privileged panoramic setting on 550 m.a.s.l. about 40 minutes from the old-town of Florence in Italy. The location with spectacular views across the Arno valley also offers quick and easy access to the Chianti region. The ca. 350 m² villa faces southwest and is surrounded by about 6,000 m² of land, partially terraced with olive and fruit trees. The villa is embedded in well-kept and generous lawns with Mediterranean plants, an oasis of calm and undisturbed privacy. A (7 x 14 m) swimming pool with magnificent panoramic views across the valley is located on one of the terraces in the garden. The property is accessible via a private driveway, which is lined with roses and lavender. The villa was fully restored by an Italian architect only a few years ago, delivering a modern and stylish living comfort. The door frames are partially made out of the famous Pietra Serena stone, the flooring is, for the most part, made of teakwood. The former entrance hall has been turned into a comfortable living room with an impressive fireplace and an adjacent kitchen with dining area, all connected to the surrounding terraces. Next to the kitchen, which also features a fireplace, there is a laundry room, a bathroom, and furthermore a study/bedroom with fireplace. The first floor, which can be reached via a beautiful original staircase out of Pietra Serena stone, offers an additional living area with fireplace and panoramic views, a master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, separate toilette, and walk-in wardrobe and another bedroom with bathroom. A modern steel staircase leads to the tower room, which features a gallery with an impressive view of the Tuscan countryside, currently used as a bedroom. This extraordinary property grants easy access to Florence as well as all daily amenities and cultural activities. The surrounding towns in the Arno valley and in the Chianti offer an abundance of typical restaurants. The city Arezzo with its cultural activities and the famous market for antiques is also close by. The villa was sold in perfect condition in 2022. The new owner had the former pellet central heating system replaced with a gas central heating system. As things stand, the owner would need to have some minor work carried out. Distances: closest town with all amenities 3 km, Figline Valdarno 11 km, Florence 40 km, Arezzo 50 km, Cortona and Siena 75 km, Lake Trasimeno 90 km. Airports: Florence 61 km, Pisa 122 km, Bologna 143 km. Equipped with: Electricity, mains water, central heating, solar thermal system, underfloor heating, fireplace, gas tank, broadband internet access, satellite-TV, automatic gate, alarm system, swimming pool, private parking, terrace, olive grove, garden. Energy performance: C total energy performance: 173.21 kWh/m² a energy efficiency of the building envelope - heating (EPi,invol) 7.43 kWh/m² a energy efficiency of the building envelope - cooling (EPe,invol) 83.91 kWh/m² a from renewable and non-renewable energy sources (EPgl,ren/EPgl,nren) Buyer's commission: 3.66 (3% plus 22% VAT) of the purchase price.