Barberino Tavarnelle, Florence, Tuscany, Italy

Located right between the charming villages of San Donato in Poggio and Castellina in Chianti, around 30 minutes from the cities of Florence and Siena. The property is fully accessible by paved road, 15 minutes from the highway and at same time in full privacy and silence with unobstructed views. The property consists of a main farmhouse (355 sqm), guesthouse (80 sqm), underground reinforced structure (100sqm), pool area with salt-water swimming pool (14x5m) including pool house, and two-car carport. All located on a 40,000 square meter hill-top plot with approx. 200 olive trees and beautiful unobstructed views. The property has unique features: -Independent energy, heat and water production through professional-grade geothermal, photovoltaic (20kW) and deep-well water systems resulting in unusual high degree of energy-efficiency and subsidized energy surplus. -Italian-designed Boffi kitchen, fully equipped by German-made Miele including extra amenities such at integrated deep fryer, Teppanyaki grill plate, boiling water tap and steam oven. -High-grade passive and active security, including Corten door- and window frames with Saint-Gobain security-grade glass and central alarm system covering both houses. The two-storey natural stone main farmhouse has a gross floor area of approx. 355 sqm. On the ground floor are the generously proportioned living and dining areas as well as eat-in kitchen with the highest level of comfort. In front of the kitchen is the covered loggia with breathtaking views over the typical Chianti hills. On the upper floor there is a second cozy living area with an open fireplace, two bedrooms and two bathrooms. A third bedroom and ensuite bathroom can easily be added. The separately located, charming two-storey guest house with a floor area of approx. 80 sqm consists of an open and spacious living-dining area with kitchen, 2 bedrooms and a bathroom. The beautifully situated saltwater pool (14 x 5 meters) offers plenty of space to relax and sunbathe. There is a WC and a shower with hot water in the pool house. On the approximately 4-hectare plot there are around 200 olive trees, a 20-kilowatt photovoltaic system to produce its own electricity, a separate solar system for hot water, four geothermal wells for underfloor heating, a private well for fresh water, community water, , two carports, an underground water cistern with automated sprinkling system. In addition, there is a newly built reinforced concrete basement of 100 sqm, which is divided into household, technical and bicycle storage rooms, and a oil/wine cellar.