| Ref: | t122 |
| Type: | house & barn within a hamlet |
| Construction: | stone |
| Size: | 250 m2 |
| Bedrooms: | 4 |
| Condition: | good |
| Location: | rural, hilltop, altitude 1000 m |
| Access: | paved road, good condition |
| Land: | 1,000 metres |
Description:
Located within a well maintained hamlet the restored portion of this property is on two floors. Access is by means of a stone staircase (shared with an adjoining restored property) which widens out onto a little terrace and what is currently the front door opens out into a large rustic kitchen/dining room with stone fireplace.
Three rooms lead off from the kitchen; a spacious boiler room which could be transformed into a full bathroom, and two bedrooms. Stairs from the kitchen lead to the upper floor where there is a sitting room, two more bedrooms and a small shower room/w.c.
The ground floor consists of a series of unrestored rooms which would be perfect to house a boiler or for laundry equipment. The restored and unrestored sections of this particular portion of the property measure a total of 250 square metres.
The barn, which provides and additonal 120 square metres, is attached to the rear of the property and, apart from the roof, is in need of complete restoration. There is a external walled area, once a pig-sty, which would make a pretty and very private dining area.
The ground floor room is paved with stone slabs and there is an opening, but no stairs as yet, leading to the first floor of the barn. This large, single room, with a door that joins it to the restored kitchen, is at least three metres high and to the rear of the room one can see the rock onto which the property was constructed.
The roof has been constructed in the traditonal manner with exposed beams and terracotta tiles and, as the roof is more than high enough, a mezzanine floor has been floated in. Again, connection between the two floors is lacking but easily resolved. The mezzanine floor is large enough for a reception room and a door from it leads out onto what would be a private garden area.
Unlike many properties of this type, this lovely house provides a variety of options for the potential buyer. It could be unified to create one large home, or divided to provide two separate dwellings.
The hamlet is delightful, well maintained but not bleached of character. The view of the surrounding area is stunning; understandable when you are at 1,000 metres above sea level!
The hamlet, which dates back to the Goths (circa 500 AD), is peaceful and private and there are some enormous rock outcrops which render it dramatic and interesting as well as incredibly pretty. The proximity of La Verna, where Saint Francis is said to have died, makes it an area of special interest.
One of the inhabitants of the hamlet is in the process of developing his property into an arts centre and the location is perfect for religious pilgrims and ramblers alike, so there may well be the possibility to let out rooms.
The property and the location is enchanting; ideal for anyone who is looking for a quiet get-away or a small business venture. This property, as well as the one next door, would also be ideal for a family or two couples who want to invest together but require two individual properties.
Features:
central heating, some exposed beams, private parking, soor/window surrounds, stone fireplace, paving stones,
Outbuildings:
A barn, attached to the house and requiring restoration.
Services:
supplied water, electricity, GPL gas, telephone, septic tank
Nearest Towns:
Chiusi della Verna 3 minutes, Pieve Santo Stefano 15 minutes, Bibbiena 20 minutes, Arezzo 40 minutes
