2 Bed Property for sale in Tuscany, Tuscany, Italy

Unique country house of 278 mq in a dominant position overlooking the charming historic centre of Piazze (Cetona) and a breathtaking, extensive view of the countryside. The property has recently been restored combining traditional building techniques and ecological and environmental ideas.

The exterior walls have been rendered with biocalce, a stucco which allows the walls to breathe and roof and walls are insulated. The rooms are spacious, have large windows allowing plenty of natural light to filter through and offer spectacular views of the countryside and the garden.

The interior layout is as follows; living room, well-equipped spacious kitchen with stainless steal counter-tops, a second living room with large patio doors leading out on to the garden, offering spectacular views. The kitchen provides acces to a room currently used as an artist's studio.

There is a service bathroom and grotto which has been transformed in to a pantry. The grotto as well as providing an interesting architectural feature also provides the property with a natural air flow during the hot summer months.

On the first floor there are two bedrooms and a bathroom with a bath-tub and a shower attachment, a third (master) bedroom with open fire-place en-suite bathroom with wellness shower which has hydro-massage, chromaterapy, sauna functions and a incorporated radio. On this floor there is also a study which could be converted into a fourth bedroom.

Both the study and the master bed-room open out on to one of the three panoramic terraces. All the fixtures and fittings are of the highest quality, gres porcellanato floors throughout.

A staircase leads to the second floor comprising a self-contained guest apartment with bed-room, living-room, kitchen and bathroom. The apartment has a private balcony and panoramic terrace.

On the second floor there is an elevated garden and outdoor dining area . The land surface extends to 1872 mq which incudes; a landscaped garden designed to create privacy whilst nurturing the spirit embellished with a variety of old world roses, scented english roses and a variety of native plants.

The fruit and olive trees are manageable and delicious olive oil is possible with a little effort. There is a large medicinal and culinary herb garden just outside the kitchen window where one can grow all that is needed for exceptional meals.

Within the grounds, there is a building plot suitable for the construction of another home of 5000 m3. Thei is a home that must be seen to be appreciated but mostly felt.

It is a tranquil treasure in this busy world..

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Repair State
Renovated to a high specification combining traditional building techniques with ecological and environmental ideas. Hand-crafted wooden window frames and doors.

Gres porcellanato floors throughout, LED lights were possible. Under-floor heating which can easily be connected to solar panels to reduce costs- supplementary heating/air conditioning system.

Separate boiler in the guest apartment. Top quality fixtures and fittings.


Amenities
Mains electricity, gas, water, sat TV, broadband internet connection.
Land Registry Details
The property is registered as an A/3 class.

The property was restored in accordance with granted planning permission.
Ownership Details
The property is registered in the name of an individual.

A purchase tax levied at 10% is payable. However, should the purchaser be taking official residency in the property within 18 months of the signing of the deed of sale, the taxes are reduced to 3%.

Land is taxed at 18% of the declared value.
Potential Land Use
Ideal as a luxury principal residence or holiday home.

Versatile property with potential to build a further 5000 m3.
Location
The propetry is just a short stroll from the charming historic centre of piazze (southern Siena)The house enjoys a dominant position with stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

The district of Cetona is an exclusive area which offers high quality of living, unspoilt countryside, first class cuisine and fine wines. Cetona has been officially classified as one of the most beautiful villages in Italy and is well-placed for communications.

The A1 Rome – Florence motorway ( Chiusi-Chianciano exit ) is a short drive away. The nearest main-line train station is situated in Chiusi which is approx.

a 15 min drive away. There are frequent trains to Rome and Florence and the journey takes approx.

one hour. The journey to Arezzo and Orvieto takes approx.

30 mins. The nearest airport with daily flights to London is situated in Perugia which is 31 miles away.

Rome and Florence airports are 100 miles away. In the vicinity there are a wealth of interesting places to visit such as; Siena, Montepulciano, Pienza, Orvieto, Lake Trasimeno.

The area is also well-known for the natural, hot springs with beneficial, rejuvenating properties. The exclusive thermal spa resort of San Casciano dei Bagni is approx.

6 miles from the property. The property is also two miles from the town of Sarteano which has an good selection of sports facilities ( sports centre, oudoor - thermal spa water swimming pools, tennis court, football pitch and roller skating circuit.