Ancient farmhouse with restaurant, pool, spa, solar panels, and land for sale in Rapolano Terme, Siena. In the heart of the Crete Senesi countryside, just 20 minutes east of Siena and a few minutes from the hot thermal springs of Rapolano Terme, in a reserved position overlooking an incredible corner of Tuscany. The first documents attesting its existence date back to 1040 and in all the centuries to follow it was owned by noble Sienese families as a traditional farmhouse. It conserves an atmosphere telling of its thousand-years-long history boasting a combination of authentic materials: row stone and travertine stone facades, mighty walls, interiors with large brick arches and high ceilings with exposed chestnut wooden beams. A large olive tree welcomes in the very center of the inner courtyard, the heart of the house, and leads to the restaurant area with a fireplace and a spacious outdoor veranda, and the spa featuring sauna, jacuzzi and massage cabins. The outdoor stone staircase heads to a separate guest suite and a residence for private use with three bedrooms. The cottage in front of the courtyard is designed for guests with four separate suites all with direct access to the garden, two with characteristic loft areas. All rooms feature underfloor heating and cooling system, while a photovoltaic with solar panels supplies both electricity and hot water. The garden is home to a pond with goldfish and to a unique bio pool molded on natural clay soil with gentle curves creating a harmony of shape and color with the environment. An olive grove with 800 trees, a small Chianti Colli Senesi appellation vineyard and a forest with centuries-old trees surround the property. A separate building is used as cellar and agricultural storage, while the basement of the cottage is for garage use. Used as a private residence today, it could be easily transformed again in a country retreat to host tourists for their vacations. Some structural works and updating are necessary.
PROPERTY Ref: SIE2667
Location: Serre di Rapolano, Province: Siena, Region: Tuscany
Type: 19.7-acre farmstead including olive grove and small vineyard, a 450 sq m/ 4843 sq ft former farmhouse restored with restaurant, spa, garden with bio pool
Annexes: a two-story 135 sq m/ 1453 sq ft cottage with 4 ensuite bedrooms and a basement garage; a 100 sq m/ 1076 sq ft separate building for cellar/warehouse
Year of construction: 1040
Year of restoration: 2012
Conditions: excellent
Land: 8 hectares/19.7 acres, including 4ha/9.88 acres of woods, an olive grove with 800 plants, a small vineyard cultivated with Sangiovese and Merlot vines
Terrace: 50 sq m/ 538 sq ft veranda
Swimming pool: 11x5.5 mt bio pool – salt system - maximum depth 1.60 m, minimum 20 cm - resin structure molded on natural clay
Parking: 35 sq m/ 538 sq ft basement garage
Distance from services: 2,6km
Distance from main airports: Perugia 83 km, Florence 115km
Gravel road: 500 mt
Utilities:
Fixed telephone network: available
Internet: available
Heating: LPG and Pellet boilers, underfloor system, 4 solar panels for hot water
Water: mains city supply + rainwater collection tank
Electricity: available
Irrigation system
20kw photovoltaic panels
Underfloor cooling system
Dewatering system in every room
SPA
The property is owned by a private company
The location, for privacy, is approximate
Please note all measurements cited are approximate
Energy Efficiency Rating: G