Farmhouse with 2 annexes, swimming pool, 33 ha of land and 2,500 m3 of buildable volume, in Tuscany

Brief description

Estate consisting of the main house and 2 annexes with a total gross area of 947 sq.m, plus 38 sq.m garage, terrace, canopy and loggias. Spacious living areas with fireplace, total of 8 bedrooms, 12 bathrooms. Garden with swimming pool and land of more than 33 ha, with a further 2,500 cubic metres of buildable volume.

Geographic position

In a hilly, panoramic and secluded location with a view of the traditional village of Bibbiena and its castle, Casale San Damiano is situated in Tuscany, just 16 km from the Foreste Casentinesi National Park, in a place where history comes alive in the ancient buildings, well-preserved churches and local traditions.

Bibbiena, an important Etruscan town and medieval stronghold, is around 3 km away and is the place to go for shopping and daily needs, while 8 km away is Poppi, one of the key tourist destinations in Tuscany and one of ‘Italy’s most Beautiful Villages.’

Arezzo, 34 km away, can be reached in around half an hour by car and Florence, 56 km away, in just over an hour.

The closest airport is Florence, at 80 km.

Description of buildings

The property consists of the main farmhouse, 2 annexes and a private land of approx. 33 hectares, with swimming pool, on which it is possible to build two further farmhouses with a volume of 1,000 cubic metres and 1,529 cubic metres (approx. 330 sq.m and 500 sq.m).

Main house - 525 sqm gross + 3 loggias of 18, 20 and 20 sqm - terrace of 18 sqm
12 rooms - 4 bedrooms - 5 bathrooms

As usual with old rural houses, the main living areas of the house can be found on the first and second floors, while on the ground floor there are the utility rooms: two large basement rooms/cellars, one with access to a loggia of 18 sq.m, a kitchen, the pantry, the laundry, a bathroom and a technical area.

The first floor is accessible both from the ground floor, via an internal staircase, and by an external covered staircase, another typical feature of the traditional houses of the area.
The entrance opens into the large living area, with dining room, dining kitchen with island, sitting room with fireplace and access to the terrace, study, studio and bathroom.

On the second floor there is the sleeping area, with three large bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms.

Outbuilding 1 - 272 sq.m gross + garage 38 sq.m + canopy 52 sq.m
6 rooms - 3 bedrooms - 4 bathrooms
The ground floor comprises the living/dining room with fireplace, the dining kitchen and a bathroom. The first floor has 3 bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms.
Also on the ground floor, there is the garage, of 38 sq.m and a large canopy, of 52 sq.m.

Outbuilding 2 - 2 - 150 sqm + 8 sqm canopy
4 rooms - 2 bedrooms - 3 bathrooms
With a total surface area of 150 sq.m on one floor, comprises large living room with fireplace, dining area and kitchenette, two bedrooms with en-suite and a guest bathroom in the living area. Outside there is a wood-burning stove.

Additional building volumes

It is also possible, the construction of 2 further houses, on two specific portions of the land.
The buildable volume is 1,529 mc and 1,000 mc, thus for two houses of 500 sq.m and 330 sq.m respectively.

State and finishing

The farmhouse and outbuildings have been completely restored, preserving their original architectural features both inside and out.

External areas

Casale San Damiano is surrounded by approx. 33 hectares of private land, of which the area around the buildings is landscaped garden with a pretty 6x14m swimming pool, heated by solar panels.

Use and potential uses

Thanks to its large size and location in Tuscany close to the Foreste Casentinesi National Park. Casale San Damiano is perfect as holiday accommodation, with the opportunity to set up a small B&B business, using the two outbuildings for guests.

Distances and location

Tuscany - Italy

Neighboring regions: Umbria, Liguria, Emilia-Romagna, Marche, Lazio and Tyrrhenian sea

Main centers: Florence, Siena, Arezzo, Pisa, Lucca, Grosseto, Livorno

 

Characteristics: bathed by the Ligurian Sea in the north-central part and the Tyrrhenian Sea in the south,  has a predominantly green and hilly inland territory, rich in vineyards and olive groves, while the coast has mostly low and sandy beaches, except for some major promontories such as Argentario, Ansedonia, Punta Ala, Castiglione della Pescaia.

Located in Central Italy, Tuscany is one of the most popular and loved regions from tourists from all over the world, rich of famous historical centers and small and fascinating medieval villages (such as San Gimignano, Volterra and Montepulciano), with a territory rich in natural beautiful parks including that of Val d'Orcia, the Park of the Tuscan archipelago (with the islands of Capraia, Giannutri, Gorgona and Montecristo, part of the island of Elba and Giglio and the island of Pianosa), the Maremma Park and the many others that, along with the protected areas, helps to preserve intact the charm of this region.

 

Property offer: in Tuscany is possible to buy typical farmhouses brilliantly renovated, in the areas of Chianti, Valley d'Orcia, the Crete Senesi or historic mansions in the old villages and the sea of Forte dei Marmi, Camaiore Lido, Viareggio, Capalbio, Porto Ercole, Punta Ala, Orbetello, but also luxury apartments in historic centers of Florence, Siena, Lucca, Pisa, Cortona, Montalcino, San Gimignano.