Property for sale GR, Tuscany, Italy

Property description

Mulino di Sopra (Mill Above) dates back to 976AD. Recently restored to the very highest standards, this wonderful property still retains many of the original Tuscan features including terracotta floors and ceilings, large exposed wooden beams, open fireplaces and mill stones.

The property is currently c. 300sqm and has been restored to retain light and space with large open plan rooms. A huge bedroom (12 x 6m) dominates the lower level which also has a designer bathroom (Antonio Lupi), a second large double bedroom (6 x 6m), a large hallway and a store room (Note: the two existing bedrooms could easily be converted into 2 single bedrooms and 2 double bedrooms if desired)

The upper level layout mirrors the lower level with a huge kitchen/dining room (12 x 6m), a large living room (6 x 6m), a designer shower room and a large hallway.

The upper level hallway leads out onto two large terraces from which there is a good view of the new 10 x 5m swimming pool, the gardens and across the valley. Under the terraces is a large technical room and storage area.

The 1.5 hectares of land have recently been professionally landscaped and the entire property is now securely fenced around the perimeter. An automated irrigation system uses free well water.

On a separate lawn is a secluded 6 x 6m wooden studio/office which has electricity, heating, air conditioning and a telephone connection. This unit has full planning consent and so does a new 3 berth car-port.

Other important features of the house are:

- A security system protects all doors and windows and has sensor monitors in all rooms
- There are state-of-the-art open/closed fireplaces in the living room, dining room and master bedroom.
- The kitchen is fully fitted with new Smeg equipment including a dishwasher, washing machine, double-oven, 6 gas/electric hobs and extractor fan. There are new granite work surfaces (including a large breakfast bar) farmhouse cupboards and a double granite sink.
- The doors and windows are all solid wood. The windows also have tilt positions.
- During the renovation, the house has had new plumbing and electricity systems fitted.
- The gas heating system is new and this also acts as the air conditioning system.
- The house is supplied by free well water which is filtered and has been tested and approved.
- In summer 2007 the house was rented for the first time for 12 weeks at Euro2,000 per week.
- The 800m approach road has recently been professionally graded and compacted with a proper drainage system.

Mulino di Sopra is a quiet, secluded and private property which is 2km from the medieval Tuscan village of Civitella Marittima. The ski slopes of Monte Amiata and the Mediterranean sand beaches are both a 45 minute drive. The famous cities of Siena, Monteriggioni and San Gimignano are approximately a 40 minute drive with Florence and Arezzo approx 1 hour away. Pisa and Rome Fuimicino Airports are 1 hour 45 minutes.

Finally, planning consent has been granted for:

- A 37sqm (100cbm) extension to the upper level of the house which will add another double bedroom (4.25 x 4m) and a large office (3 x 4.25m).
- Conversion of an old stable block into a two bedroom self contained 61sqm apartment with a living room/kitchen, a shower room, a single bedroom and a double bedroom.