Loro Ciuffenna, Arezzo, Tuscany, Italy

Avail of this unique opportunity to acquire a charming historic farmhouse with 3.3 ha of farmland and traditional olive groves in the heart of Tuscany.

OVERVIEW
- Located in the Arno Valley near Loro Ciuffenna, between Florence and Arezzo
- Southwest-facing with panoramic views; nestled between two small streams
- Includes over 150 olive trees and potential for private vineyard
- Total land: approx. 33,000 sqm of farmland and woodland
- Potential for agritourism use or extension

FARMHOUSE
- Historic building with origins in the 15th century; expanded in the 18th century
- loving restored in the original style since 1986
- Total living area: approx. 380 sqm

Ground Floor
- Self-contained apartment (~56 sqm) with separate entrance
- Original pizza oven integrated into the house
- Large storage/technical rooms used as carpenter's workshop

1st Floor
- Access via historic stone staircase with wisteria-covered entrance
- Romantic terrace with views of the Arno Valley
- Main apartment includes:
- Historic main room with fireplace and original features
- Kitchen-living area with dining space
- Large living room with second fireplace
- Bedrooms and bathrooms facing south with olive grove views
- Terracotta floors with underfloor heating
- Exposed round wooden beam ceilings

2nd Floor
- Guest apartment with:
- 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
- Small rooftop terrace with valley views

CAPANNA (Outhouse)
- Traditional 2-storey stone building (approx. 80 sqm)
- Ground floor: unrenovated, used as an atelier
- First floor: renovated, currently an artist's retreat
- Conversion to residential use possible (subject to planning)
- Includes a 40 sqm enclosed courtyard ("concimaia") with natural stone walls

THE LANDS
- 150+ olive trees cared for by current owners for 40+ years
- Annual harvest yields up to 100L of virgin olive oil
- Woodland with old oak trees and natural streams
- Vegetable garden and pond below the house
- Potential space for a south-facing swimming pool

LOCATION
- 3 km from Loro Ciuffenna, a medieval hill town with shops and restaurants
- 35 km from Florence, with easy access to Arezzo
- Near the old Roman road "Cassia Vetus" and the Pratomagno Mountains
- Surrounded by olive groves and forests in a peaceful, scenic area
- Region popular for agritourism, wine & olive harvests, and fine Tuscan cuisine

HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE
- Listed in Tuscany's first cadastral record (1822)
- Previously leased to farmers; abandoned in 1950s rural exodus
- Became a haven for international artists and intellectuals

NOTABLE RESIDENT
- British author & professor Christopher Henry Oldham Scaife (1900-1988)
- Taught in Cairo and Beirut; advisor to the Iraqi government
- Translated C. P. Cavafy, influenced by E. M. Forster
- Lived and worked in Paternina, inspired by its natural beauty

CURRENT OWNERSHIP
- Current owner's father (director of Villa Romana, Florence) had a close friendship with Scaife
- Passed to current owner in 1986; lovingly renovated and maintained
- A beloved summer home, also used for annual olive harvests