House for sale - Gavorrano (Italy)

Case Conti di Sopra - Classic Tuscan Farmhouse with guest house, close to town, sea and services Case Conti di Sopra is a characteristic Tuscan country home, free on all four sides (detached) with the bonus of a separate guest house on the property. It appears as “Casa del Conte” on a mining map dating to before 1859; the exact date of construction is unknown. The home is immersed in the greenery of the coastal Maremma area, just 12 km from the seaside (Golfo del Sole), close (1km) to the historic village of Gavorrano and to services including a Coop supermarket. ■ The main home (~ 240 m²) ▸ Ground floor * large living room, connecting to a large outdoor terrace with pergola covering * dining room * eat-in kitchen * room with bathroom * portico, entrance way and stairs to upper level; storage room under the stairs ▸ Upper floor * 5 rooms, including a large hallway * 2 bathrooms The flooring is classic Tuscan cotto, in part dating back to the 19th century. The property is connected to the municipal water system. Heating is achieved with propane gas. Fiber optic internet service enables working from the comfort of home... without tears! The owners note that the roof was replaced in the late 1980s, early 1990s. The electrical system was redone in 2000. Shutters were replaced a few years ago. ■ Guest house cottage (~ 76 m²) The guest home is a separate stone facade building with a pergola covered terrace in front. The home was extensively renovated in 2000, including a new roof. The guest home consists of a main room with kitchen, a bedroom and a bathroom. A walkout cellar underneath provides storage space. ▸ Ground floor * main room with kitchen * bathroom ▸ Cellar * spacious walk out cellar storage area ■ Garden / yard (land) The property includes 5.2 hectares of land, planted in part with olive trees, in addition to the house plots. ## About Gavorrano and surroundings Situated on the northern slope of Poggio Ballone, east of Scarlino in the province of Grosseto, the village of Gavorrano has ancient origins: traces of the Etruscan civilization can be found. Gavorrano is part of the “Colline Metallifere”, an area rich in traditions. Monuments and places of interest within the town limits include the Palazzo Comunale, the Teatro delle Rocce (an impressive outdoor concert theater created from a former quarry), the Rocca di Frassinello, a winery designed by the internationally famous architect Renzo Piano, and the Pieve di San Giuliano, the main church. Gavorrano, the Castel di Pietra, was mentioned as early as the 13th century by Dante Alighieri in his Divine Comedy. In addition to wine, olive oil is also produced in the town. Nearby areas of interest include Vetulonia and Roselle (archaeological) and Massa Marittima (medieval town). Thermal spas can be found in Venturina Terme, Petriolo and Saturnia. A bit further afield are the important cities of Siena, Florence, Pisa, Lucca and Rome. Elba Island and Sardinia are reachable from the port of Piombino. Beach lovers have a plethora of choices nearby. ### Services Nearby services include the Coop supermarket, a post office, two bars and restaurants, a pastry shop, a pharmacy and police station. Further services are found in the village of Bagno di Gavorrano. ### Transportation The Gavorrano train station provides direct regional service to towns including Pisa, Florence and Grosseto. Longer distance service is available by going to (or changing in) Grosseto, Follonica or Campiglia Marittima. (Please use our interactive 360⁰ virtual tour to visit the home now. If you don’t see the virtual tour here, please send us a note and we’ll send you a link.) N.b. Property is sold "as item" (a corpo) unless otherwise stated; m² are approximate. Information, provided in part by owner, is subject to verification by the buyer during a site visit. Want to know more?

Beautiful stone farmhouse, in a panoramic position, among the beautiful hills of the Tuscan Maremma with outbuilding and 4 hectares of land. Description The property is accessed by a large automatic gate, along a small stretch of dirt road, the main farmhouse of about 320sqm is on two levels distributed as follows: on the ground floor there is a large living area with a large open kitchen, dining table, a beautiful fireplace, a study area, a double bedroom with bathroom and a technical room. Thanks to the large windows it is possible to enjoy a splendid view of the countryside up to the sea and great brightness in all rooms. Both access to the upper floor is from both an internal and external staircase, where we find two large double bedrooms and a twin bedroom, served by two bathrooms, and another double bedroom with en-suite bathroom and kitchenette. On the floor there is a beautiful panoramic terrace overlooked by the three bedrooms. On the ground floor there is also a large garage that has been transformed into a laboratory with large windows that give further brightness to the property. The annex, located not far from the house, of about 90sqm has been totally renovated and is currently divided into two rooms. Outdoor The property includes about 4 hectares of land between olive grove and arable land that surround the farmhouse. It is possible to build a swimming pool and purchase additional hectares of land from the neighbors. Adjacent to the farmhouse there is a car port with photovoltaic system. Outside the farmhouse the garden is well-kept and enriched with plants and flowers of various kinds as well as a large tiled porch, perfect for enjoying outdoor lunches and dinners, in the summer, admiring the beautiful surrounding landscape. State and Finishes The property was completely renovated in 2011 with attention to detail and the use of quality materials and finishes such as ceilings in chestnut beams and typical Tuscan bricks, thermal break windows with double chamber and mosquito nets, as well as oak parquet, granite, chestnut wood and high-end sanitary ware. The heating is powered by both LPG and the photovoltaic system and for the irrigation of the garden there are two cisterns for collecting rainwater. Potential uses The property is the ideal solution both to be used as a private residence and to be lived in all year round, and as an accommodation facility, thanks to the large spaces and the optimal and strategic position. Location The farmhouse is located in a position of absolute privacy with the convenience of having all the services just a few minutes by car. You can reach the sea of Castiglione della Pescaia in about 30 minutes and the towns such as Massa Marittima, Roccastrada, Sassofortino in 20 minutes. Want to know more?