The house nestles peacefully amongst the green hillsides of Triangolo Lariano, and is known as the agriturismo Cascina Mirandola. The property is situated approximately 575 mtrs above sea level, and includes approximately 4 hectares of agricultural land, which extends from the local main road (Ai Monti), climbs across rocky crags and continues until and beyond the summit of the hill. Approximately 50% of the land is cultivated with grasslands and the rest is planted with fruit trees (approximately 15,000 sq mts), there are also some 'tipica di Como' chestnut trees, and three other types of nut trees, plus many other types of fruit trees including apple, pear, peach etc. The house is situated in the centre of the land, it is completely restored and is made of local stone, with walls which measure up to a metre thick. The house measures approximately 1000 sq mts and has two floors. The living area consists of a main living and dining area on the ground floor and 7 bedrooms on the top floor which you access via a lovely stone staircase. The upper floor extends to another part of the house which houses 5 bedrooms (making 12 in total), there is a lovely open terrace which measures approximately 300 sq mts, provision has been made on one side of this terrace for the construction of a swimming pool which could measure 100 sq mts and which could be heating from the existing solar energy heating. All the bedrooms have a private bathroom and large windows which make all the rooms very bright. There are double walls between the bedrooms which conceal a cavity wall for the plumbing etc which guarantees privacy and low heat loss. The ground floor consists of a lounge which measures approximately 100 sq mts, a library, and a lovely living/dining room paved with Moltrasio stone with a stunning original fireplace which dates from the 1800 and which has seats built into it. Still on the ground floor, there is a large kitchen, a pantry, a storage room and a laundry/utility room, and of course a downstairs toilet/powder room. The property has two public roads which lead to it from the local village, both of which measure approximately 1200 mts.

Location
The property is located only 10 minutes drive away from Lago di Como, and is a stone farmstead which dates from 1400, which still has many of its original features which combines the traditions of yesteryear with the comfort and convenience of today. The Comune of Albese con Cassano is situated in the Alta Brianza, only a short distance from Prealpi Comasche, and is part of the mountain community of Triangolo Lariano.

Utilities
The heating system is very modern and has been designed to conserve as much energy as possible, it uses solar energy and if there is not sufficient sunshine it has a wood boiler, and as a final resort gpl gas. The areas of the house are individually controlled which means the heating system con be managed very easily ensuring excellent efficiency and low costs. The system which has been installed has provision for it to be used as air conditioning in the summer months.

Potential Land Use
This property is perfect for those who wish to live a relaxing life in the countryside and enjoy the peace and quiet of this area, but at the same time offers good earning potential as a tourist rental property as it is situated in a truly marvellous area of natural beauty.

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The property is completely restored and is in excellent condition.

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