Exceptional stone farmhouse, beautifully restored, with swimming pool, garden and stunning views, set in the heart of Tuscany.

Exceptional 3 bed stone farmhouse, beautifully restored, with swimming pool, garden and stunning views, set in the heart of Tuscany. Close to an ancient village, private but not remote. Only 12 kms to Siena.

The farmhouse is entered through a wonderful gated, covered loggia into a welcoming kitchen which is fitted with modern appliances and features marble worktop, larder and comfortably holds a dining table and chairs. The kitchen opens onto a living room with large arched glass window/door with the view to the loggia. Also on the ground floor is a bedroom and bathroom with bath.

Upstairs is a large reception room with beautiful working stone fireplace, furnished as a living room, also with table and chairs. This reception rooms opens onto a fabulous, spacious terrace, with panoramic view. This level also has two double bedrooms, one with beautifully fitted en-suite and an additional bathroom with shower and travertine sink top. The landing area is spacious and currently holds a sofa-bed.

The extensive loggia is a lovely place to relax and houses an antique wood-fired pizza/ bread oven.

The farmhouse is on two levels of 180 sqm (220 sqm to include the loggia and the terrace). It is full of character and charm with old terracotta floors, wooden beamed ceilings, marble worktops and fireplace. Finishes of the highest quality. There is gas central heating.

The gardens are well planted with herbs, fruit trees, roses, an olive grove and lawned area. The recently fitted swimming pool is 12m x 5m and is nicely landscaped. There is a private well which supplies automatic irrigation and for use by the pool. There is good access with the final approach on a 500 m 'strada bianca' (rough road) and ample private parking.

The property enjoys a central position with respect to major artistic, cultural and gastronomic places of interest. Siena with the art treasures and the exciting 'Palio', San Gimignano, Monteriggioni, Montalcino, the thermal Spa and wellness resort of Petriolo are only a few minutes away.

The territory of Sovicille is largely covered by forests and has conserved the native beauty. To the south, where the Merse River flows, a nature reserve protects the rich and varied flora and fauna. It is the land of "wine": Poggiarello is the one of the most popular Toscana IGT wines.
In Sovicille there area shops, supermarkets, excellent restaurants and bars.

With a reputation that goes back to the Roman age, the Petriolo thermal springs are immersed in nature between Val di Merse and the Maremma. The natural landscape offers numerous opportunities for long excursions, hikes and visits to natural oases, such as the nearby Nature Reserve of Basso Merse. The thermal springs of Bagni di Petriolo gush at a temperature of 43°C. This water is rich in salts and hyper-thermic, with multiple therapeutic properties.

Distances: Siena 10 km, Sovicille 5 km, Thermal Wellness Centre Petriolo 20 km, Montalcino 50 km, Coast 70 km, Florence 70 km, Pisa 100 km, Rome 240 km.