Stone Farmhouse With Olive Grove, Vineyard And Agricultural Estate In The Hills

Set on the Pistoia hills, between Pistoia and Lucca and at an altitude of approximately 300 metres above sea level, this distinctive stone farmhouse was completely rebuilt from the foundations in 2006.

The entire property is surrounded by approximately 7.2 hectares of land, partly woodland, partly planted with around 110 olive trees and approximately 15 fruit trees, including apple, plum, lemon, persimmon and orange trees. The estate also includes around 4,000 m² of historic vineyard, still in production and producing a pleasant red wine, predominantly Malvasia with Trebbiano.

The property also offers a network of private paths, allowing approximately 4 km of walks through the surrounding countryside.

One of the property’s greatest strengths is its location. To the north, the hills protect it from cold winds, while its proximity to the sea contributes to a particularly pleasant microclimate: mild winters and refreshing breezes on summer evenings. The property also benefits from natural water springs, a photovoltaic system and water-heating fireplaces, all of which help significantly reduce daily energy consumption.

The property is reached via a paved municipal road, followed by a very short stretch of private unpaved road, which is easily accessible.

With a total surface area of approximately 719 m², the property is divided into two residential units, internally connected. One is currently used by an active agricultural business, while the other was formerly used as an agriturismo and is currently not operational.

Agricultural unit
The first unit extends over three to four levels.
On the ground floor there is an entrance, a kitchen/dining area with a large water-heating fireplace, pantry, kitchenette, two additional rooms, storage room, bathroom and a panoramic terrace with a private courtyard.
The upper floor comprises a spacious hallway, two storage rooms, bathroom and two further rooms.
On the second floor there are two attic rooms and a large storage area.
This unit also includes a large basement tavern with exposed stone walls, fireplace and technical rooms.

Agriturismo unit
The former agriturismo is arranged over three levels.
The basement floor comprises an entrance, tool storage room, slaughtering room, two cellars and a crawl space.
On the ground floor there is a hallway with bathroom, three dining/refreshment rooms with fireplace, and a multifunctional room with ante-bathroom and bathroom.
The first and upper floor consists of a hallway and three bedrooms, two of which have their own private bathroom.

Main features
LPG gas, Electricity, 2 boilers, 2 water-heating fireplaces, 2 traditional fireplaces, 2 natural water springs, UV water purification system,
2 water storage tanks, each with a capacity of 5,000 litres, collecting spring water
20 kW photovoltaic system for electricity production, with GSE incentive until 2029
Hot water produced by boiler or water-heating fireplace
Cast-iron radiators, Wooden window frames with shutters, waterproofed roof with partial insulation, reconstructed stone façade
Traditional wooden-beam ceilings and partly reinforced concrete floors
Three-chamber septic tanks with drainage system and Imhoff tanks shared by the two units
Vodafone satellite dish, separate systems for the two units.

Agricultural production
Last year the vineyard produced approximately 500 litres of wine. The vineyard is old, and some plants have already been removed and would need to be replanted.
The approximately 110 olive trees produced 80 litres of olive oil.

Main distances
Montecatini Terme: 7 km
Lucca: 38 km
Florence: 50 km
A11 motorway (Firenze–Mare): 2 km
Florence Amerigo Vespucci Airport: 39 km
Sea: 58 km