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Italian property to buy, Farmhouse/Villa in Proceno Lazio, Italy
Features
A house which measures gross approximately 270 sq mts, with two floors, which was constructed in 1954 and which has been recently restored. The property has interesting external walls as they are built of local tufo stone. On the side of the main house there are several annexes which are in need of restoration which measure a total of gross 42 sq mts. The property also includes approximately 9 hectares of land, which includes approximately 0.5 hectares of olive groves containing 150 trees, 3.5 hectares of woodland and the remainder which is a mixture of arable, grasslands and pastures. Only a few metres from the house there are some fascinating old storage rooms which were originally dug out of the rock which can be used as cantinas for wine or could be converted into a unique beauty farm with a sauna. The main house was built in 1954 and was fully restored only a few years ago. The living area consists of: on the ground floor there is a large room which is currently at 'builders finish' level, a boiler room with the boiler, a small independent apartment with a lounge, a kitchen, a bedroom and a bathroom, while on the first floor (which you access by an external staircase) there is the owner's apartment which contains: a large studio, a kitchen, a small living room, a storage area, two bedrooms and a bathroom. The property enjoys very panoramic views towards Tuscany with a range of 180deg. which means it is possible to see Monte Cetona, Radicofani and Monte Amiata.
LocationThe townhouse is situated in the historic centre of Proceno, a small Medieval hamlet which is located on the Via Cassia, close to Acquapendente, in the Province of Viterbo. Proceno is an excellent base from which to easily visit all the main tourist centres of both Lazio and Tuscany. San Casciano dei Bagni, the renowned thermal spa centre is only 20 kms away, Monte Amiata with it's beautiful countryside is less than half an hour's drive and centres such as Pienza, Montepulciano and Montalcino are easy to reach in less than an hour by car along very picturesque white roads which offer panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.
UtilitiesAll the services are present and conform to all the current regulations. The property has mains water but in addition the property has a small stream and a well. The heating uses two heat sources, a GPL gas tank which is buried in the garden and a wood burning stove. There is a telephone line, a satellite dish and an ADSL connection.
Potential Land UseThe property is full of character and has a wonderful quiet and peaceful location with panoramic views over the surrounding countryside. Due to the easy communication links it makes a perfect second home or holiday home, or for those who are looking for a wonderful quality of life a long way from the stresses and noise of a large city it makes a lovely main residence.
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