House for sale - Arezzo (Italy)

Ref. C1004 Prestigious modern villa for sale a few kilometres from Arezzo, near a small village with all amenities. Surrounded by 2.0 hectares of parkland with a well-kept garden and a 12×6 m swimming pool, it can be considered one of the greatest examples of rationalist architecture in the province of Arezzo. The villa was built at the end of the 1960s according to a design by Engineer Luigi Lucherini, at the time a pupil of the well-known architect Giovanni Michelucci, one of the masters of Italian rationalist architecture: among Maestro Michelucci's countless masterpieces are the Santa Maria Novella railway station in Florence and the famous church in Campi Bisenzio (FI) along the A1 motorway. The architectural style of the villa thus clearly recalls the clear lines of Italian rationalism of which architect Michelucci was one of the epigones with the typical pagoda roofs, which we can see both in the villa and also in the church of San Giovanni Battista. Even the interiors of the Villa, custom-made in solid chestnut by Tuscan craftsmen, are inspired by the design of Italian Rationalism: especially noteworthy are the majestic chestnut staircase that leads up to the first floor and the magnificent 17th-century Italian stone fireplace. The villa of approximately 500 sqm has been completely restored and enlarged in 2012 by the current owner, enhancing the fine interior finishes, such as the chestnut-wood fixtures and the original Tuscan terracotta floors. In the basement there are a spacious cellar, also ideal as a storage room, and the technical room for the villa's equipment. On the ground floor, accessible from the various porticos that surround the villa, there are the entrance hall, a spacious living area with dining area, the kitchen and a guest bathroom. With independent access on the opposite side of the building, a small separate flat with two bedrooms, a bathroom and a laundry room to be converted into a living area completes the floor. A staircase in the entrance hall leads to the first floor where the sleeping area is located: here there are a private study/library, the master bedroom with en-suite bathroom and exclusive panoramic terrace and two bedrooms with shared bathroom in between. The second floor leads to the partially practicable attic with a small guest bathroom. With the extension of the internal surface area by a further 50 sqm, a cottage of about 60 sqm was also built next to the villa, currently used as a garage for three cars. During the renovation, the roof of the villa was reinforced and insulated with natural insulating materials. New electrical systems, plumbing systems, and five new bathrooms were built. The best non-toxic paints in the world from the well-known English company Farrow & Ball were used for the interior painting. Also in 2012, a bio-pool was built in the garden in front of the villa's elegant portico. In front of the villa around the swimming pool there is an English-style lawn. There is a hand-built wood-burning oven in the back patio for cooking food naturally. The property is surrounded by 2 hectares of land. The villa is protected by a wood of about 6000 sqm with is a vegetable garden that provides organic vegetables during the summer season. All services are available nearby and can also be reached on foot). Want to know more?

Ref. C1272 Near the village of Foiano della Chiana, in the heart of the Tuscan countryside, this typical farmhouse is for sale, which encompasses all the most characteristic aspects of the traditional rustic-style properties of the area. The property consists of a manor house with a surface area of 380 sqm, with adjacent 3 annexes and approximately 1.6 hectares of land. The farmhouse is on two floors. The ground floor, with its 200 sqm of surface area, houses a large and comfortable living area, consisting of a living room with fireplace, dining room, kitchen and a splendid living room with large windows overlooking the garden. Also on the same floor is a delightful bedroom/study with bathroom. Each room on the ground floor has a characteristic vaulted brick ceiling. On the ground floor there is a characteristic tuff cellar accessed from the outside. An original stone staircase leads to the upper floor of 184 square metres, where the sleeping area is located with four bedrooms, each with an en-suite bathroom, a study with fireplace, a living room also with fireplace, and a small kitchen (currently used as an utility room). The restoration was done with the use of ancient materials that have not altered the enchanted atmosphere that one breathes in these traditional places. Ref.C1272 The annexe adjacent to the house measuring 54 square metres is used as a garage for cars, while the other two measure 64 and 16 square metres respectively. Inside one of these is a delightful kitchenette made of marble and a wood-burning oven. The land of 16,000 sqm is divided into garden, 2,156 sqm) olive grove with about 70 trees (2,150 sqm) and arable land. From the villa it is easy to reach the main places of interest in the area such as Siena, Arezzo, Florence and the renowned towns of Cortona, Montepulciano, the Val d'Orcia and the Maremma. The town of Foiano della Chiana is only a few minutes away. Want to know more?

Ref. C1271 Delightful period villa dating back to the 19th century for sale in the countryside of Arezzo, just a few minutes from the centre of the village of Foiano della Chiana. The property enjoys a beautiful view of the Tuscan countryside and consists of the main villa, the caretaker's house and an annex, all set in a charming park of 1.5 hectares. A complete restoration was carried out in 2016 with the use of quality materials. While the property still retains its original and typical Art Nouveau features, it is able to offer modern comforts and spacious, well-organised and bright spaces. The main villa has an internal surface area of 300 square metres and is spread over two floors plus the attic. The ground floor includes a large entrance hall, a spacious living room with a fireplace, a dining room with a beautiful vaulted ceiling, a sitting room, a kitchen overlooking the garden and a bathroom with shower. Also on the same floor there is a laundry room with storage room. A characteristic stone staircase leads to the first floor, where there are a sitting room, four bedrooms, two of which have en-suite bathrooms, and a further bathroom. From the first floor there is access to the panoramic balcony typical of 19th century villas. The interiors are refined and well-furnished and alternate perfect representative spaces with more intimate and cosy settings. The villa is equipped with underfloor heating. The second house of 150 square metres, which in the past was the caretaker's residence, is on two floors and is arranged as follows. The ground floor comprises a large living room, a study and a storage room. On the first floor there is an independent flat consisting of kitchen, living room, small bathroom and large bedroom. A kitchen with access to the outside barbecue area and a storage room have been created in the second annex of 40 square metres. Land. The garden surrounding the property, embellished with century-old plants, is completely fenced with an automatic wrought-iron gate and is equipped with an irrigation system. On the agricultural land of the property and along the beautiful driveway there are approximately 40 olive trees. Want to know more?

Ref. C922 Arezzo. This masterfully restored antique property, consisting of the main farmhouse dating back to the end of the 18th century, a delightful outbuilding for guests and a beautiful swimming pool, is for sale just 2 km from the centre of Arezzo. The property is located in a beautiful position, on the hill above the city of Arezzo, and is surrounded by 1 ha of land. The main house has a total area of 450 sqm and is spread over two floors, organised as follows. On the ground floor there are a lovely, spacious kitchen with a fireplace, a piano bar and a glass veranda ideal for breakfast, a laundry room, a small bathroom, a large living room with an antique fireplace and a study, which also has a fireplace. In addition, the ground floor houses a gym, a sauna with bathroom and a cellar. A stone staircase leads to the upper floor, where there are three double bedrooms with bathrooms (one of the rooms includes a fireplace and a panoramic terrace). The outbuilding of 160 sqm is on two floors and houses a kitchen, a living room with fireplace, two double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a cellar. The renovation was carried out with extreme taste and attention to detail, making this property unique. The property is accessible via 2 independent driveway entrances with electric gates and a pedestrian gate and both buildings have an independent alarm system. The well-kept park of 1 ha surrounding the property is completely fenced with wire mesh and stone walls. It contains, in addition to numerous olive trees, two drinking water wells, a garage for 4 cars, a large gazebo with a gas cooker, a wood-burning oven, a barbecue and large tables where it is possible to spend unforgettable evenings outdoors. The splendid infinity swimming pool, all in travertine and pietra serena, was built in 2017 and is equipped with a gazebo, a bathroom/changing room with shower and a car port. The location is another strong point of the property, which enjoys absolute privacy and at the same time is only five minutes from the historical centre of Arezzo. Perugia, Florence, Cortona, Lake Trasimeno and Siena can be reached in 45 minutes by car; San Gimignano, Assisi and Gubbio in 90 minutes. Some locations on the Tyrrhenian Sea, including Versilia, Argentario and the Maremma, and those on the Adriatic Sea, such as the Riviera Romagnola, are about 135 km away. Rome is located at a distance of 200 km. Want to know more?