A beautiful converted barn located in the hills just south of the mediaeval city of San Gimignano and enjoying stunning views of the city.

This excellently converted 19th century stone fienile (hay barn) has been lovingly restored using traditional materials and craftsmanship while including all modern features and comforts. With its traditional grilled openings and cotto-paved aia (open courtyard), this property has been completely restructured and converted into a residence centered around a large galleried living room that features double height ceiling.

The Property (256 sqm)

Rarely does an Italian rural property incorporate all the features sought by a sophisticated and modern international buyer. But even the most discerning buyer will appreciate the long list of attributes and amenities available in this property, which include:

Interior Design - the best of modern Italian, from its furnishings to its lighting, complimenting traditional elements including wood-beam ceilings, naturally-tinted limestone plaster walls, solid oak and chestnut doors and stone (piasentina) or terracotta flooring.
Bedrooms - converted to the standard of a luxury hotel.
Construction - new roof and foundation under all structural walls; floors isolated from contact with soil; double-pane windows and doors; sophisticated electric wiring.

The property is being sold "Chiave in Mano" - furnished, landscaped and equipped, ready for occupancy. A detailed inventory is available on request.
The front door leads into the modern fully fitted Kitchen with a wood fired oven.

Soggiorno, this spacious split-level living/dining area is the central room in the property. It has a modern wood burning fireplace, large windows and French windows to the covered terrace. A staircase from this room also leads to the cantina, with cast iron and handmade wooden wine racks and a tasting area. There are two storage areas next to the cantina. The Cantina has been fully waterproofed with French drains.

From the sitting room there is a door to a small hallway which leads to Guest Bedroom 1 with en suite bathroom with a stone shower, terracotta floors, wooden beams and a small sitting room with a separate door to a private loggia and the garden an. Built in cupboard space and shelving.

There is also a downstairs powder room from the same hallway.

1st Floor

The staircase from the soggiorno leads to a landing which overlooks the sitting room part of which is used as an office.

Master Bedroom with a private stone staircase to the uncovered terrace (?aia?). En suite bathroom with two basins and a built in wardrobe

Bedroom 3 built to a similar standard as the Guest Bedroom, with an en suite bathroom with a stone shower.

Off the landing is the Laundry with all modern features and screened sliding windows.

Garden/Land

There is a large covered outdoor terrace and 1 hectare (2.5 acres), maintained as grass-covered lawn, including 180 olive trees, many fruit/nut trees and plants, large organic vegetable garden, asparagus bed (asparagiaia), bocce court; ample space for pool.

Under the bocce court is a workshop with additional storage area.

Services

Thermal insulation on roof and all exterior walls; under-pavement heating supplied by Viessmann boiler; water softener and reverse osmosis purifier for drinking water; screened windows and doors; spacious interiors and storage areas; ADSL internet connection; satellite TV. Mains electricity and mains water. Zoned heating system supplied by an inground tank of 1600 liters.

Area: 10,000m2. Grass covered lawn, including 180 olive trees, many fruit/nut trees and plants, large organic vegetable garden.