7 Bed Property for sale in Tuscany, Tuscany, Italy

A sizable property made up of several buildings Podere Mollano offers spacious residence in a private landscape. Tucked away in the hills of the Val d\'Elsa between the medieval towns of Siena and San GimignanoPodere Mollano is ideal for a large private estate but functioned before as a bed-and-breakfast. The property is warm and faithful to its Tuscan roots with gardens and walkways all around and views of the countryside and rolling hills.The impressive stone-house originally built by an Earl and was renovated and extended by its new Swiss owners. For them it was important to preserve all the characteristics of the Tuscan architecture.The main building consists of two independent flats with a smaller cottage next to it. The flats are spacious,carefully furnished and are fully self-contained. Additionally every flat has its own outside areas with garden settings .Together the flats  make up a tasteful single residence but can also be let out independently or used as a bed-and-breakfast. In one part of the house there is an art gallery and in another you can find a wine-cellar (local Chianti wines are grown in the surrounding hill) you will find the stone-courtyard or the pergola a great place to relax by the pool or enjoy a game of table tennis.Podere Mollano is situated in the heart of Tuscany on a property of 12 hectares surrounded by meadows and forests. Being located on top of the hill gives you views of the picturesque landscapes of Tuscany. The climate is pleasant even in the middle of summer. The property is secluded from the main road by a 300sqm driveway. The endless surrounding pine forests. Itself provides many silent places to relax as well as possibilities for children to play safely. Wild pheasants, deer, rabbits and foxes are also common sights around the property. Within the main house there are two flats together they add up to 299-300sqm 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 living rooms/kitchens, central heating, and a covered balcony. The 72sqm guest cottage has 2 double bedrooms, a dining/living room with fireplace, a kitchen, one bathroom with shower, toilet an outside sitting/eating area and central heating. There is also a separate flat for 2 people (36sqm) and a flat for a caretaker (35sqm). The art gallery is 96sqm and there is a restored barn with a studio (140sqm) and a wine cellar (101sqm)Nearby (by foot) there are two good and  restaurants, a petrol station and a bus stop with connections to Florence,Siena and Pisa. The nearest village Casole is 6 km away. This picturesque medieval place is set on a hill and offers a marvellous view of the surrounding landscape. Casole is a lovely little village which has kept its special Italian character and welcomes guests from all around the world. In Casole you will find shops, pizzeria, restaurants, bars, petrol station, bank and a tennis court as well as a public outdoor swimming pool. During summer many events of a cultural and entertaining,nature take place in the village. Only 12 km away you can find Colle Val d Elsa, the main town in the area. In the lower newer part of the town you will find a shopping centre for all your grocery needs, as well as restaurants, bars, banks and petrol stations. There is also a market there on Fridays. The higher situated part of Colle Val d Elsa is descended from the medieval age and is worth a visit. From Podere Mollano you can readily access the historically famous towns of Florence (50 km), Siena (30 km), San Gimignano (25 km)Volterra (35 km). You can reach the sea in  a one hours drive(70 km).