Authentic 34 bedroom Manor House for sale with countryside view in Florence, Tuscany

5,000,000 EUR 4,300,000 GBP 5,400,000 USD

Reference: 241825

Bedrooms: 34
Bathrooms: 19
Floor Size: 2,850 m2
Plot Size: 343 hectares / 847.57 acres

Features

Balcony
Fruit Trees
Vineyard or Wine Making
Fireplace
Possible Extra Dwellings
Outbuildings
Potential for Income
Countryside View
Parking

Details

Wonderful opportunity to acquire a superb estate of properties with pool and successful business nestling in 343 hectares of glorious land with vineyards, enjoying far reaching countryside views from its location in Florence.

The estate is located approximately 40 minutes East of Florence, in a region particularly well know for tourism, wine production and hunting. 16.5 hectares of the land are vineyards (including Chianti DOCG), olive groves and private hunting reserve. The estate also offers a successful hospitality business based on the fundamentals of agricultural tourism.

The properties located in various hamlets within the estate consist of a Manorial Villa, Farmhouses, apartments within farmhouses.

For simplicity the estate can be divided into two main hamlets.

The first consists of six independent apartments, a stone villa which is divided into two independent dwellings and various other smaller buildings offering a total floor space of 920 m2.

The stone villa comprises of two floors consisting of a living area (ground floor) and a sleeping area (first floor), offering a total floor space of 257 m2. The living area comprises a kitchen with fireplace, dining room with fireplace, three sitting rooms and a bathroom. There is a further service kitchen on the first floor. The first floor offers six bedrooms and two bathrooms.

The second Hamlet consists of 4 apartments, a Residential Manorial Villa (divided into two independent dwellings), a wine cellar, an events space perfect for weddings or large groups. The total floor-space is approx' 1,016 m2.

A charming farmhouse with loggia currently being used as a restaurant for guests is situated a short distance away. The total floor space is 158 m2.

The estate offers further potential by way of a further farmhouse to restore located a few minutes drive away from the main hamlets. The farmhouse comprises one main dwelling (formerly a convent) and a barn which could be converted into further residential space. This real estate offers a further 290 m2 of floor space.

Upon arriving at the estate, there is a typical Tuscan farmhouse which serves as a reception area and Wine Cellar (310 m2) with full production facilities.

Part of this impressive property is privileged to possess an A. A. V. (Agri-Turistico-Venatoria) Hunting License permitting private managed Hunting within the rich forests of the grounds. This license type is rare in Tuscany and highly sought after as it permits 'year-round' hunting with both natural and introduced game. The other license type ( AFV) only permits hunting in certain periods and there are limitations in the entries of game.

The Hunting Reserve is 400 hectares circa, of which 350 Ha is owned by the estate. The remainder being neighbouring estates that work in collabouration at no cost in return for Game maintenance. The area of Hunting Reserve for sale remains to be agreed with the future buyers. The game found in abundance in the reserve include wild boar, pheasant, hare, partridge, roe deer and deer.

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Italy Property Buying Guide

1. Making the Offer to Purchase (Offerta)

Once you have found the property you wish to purchase you will start the process by making a formal offer to the vendor, the estate agent will act on your behalf and put forward the offer, a deposit will be made available, generally around (10,000 - 20,000 EUR). Once the vendor has accepted the offer it will be formalised in writing to the vendor in both English and Italian. If this is accepted the deposit (Caparra Confirmatoria) will be paid to the vendor. This will form a legally binding contract. Neither party may withdraw at this point, the sale can be forced by either party or a claim for damages can be made. If the purchaser withdraws their deposit will be lost, if the vendor withdraws the purchaser can claim twice the deposit in compensation.

2. Signing the Preliminary Contract (Compromesso or Contratto preliminare)

The next step will take place between 1 and 3 months after the offer has been accepted, this is a formal agreement between the vendor and purchaser to sell and buy the property, this agreement is the Preliminary Contract and will contain the conditions and terms of the sale. It is important at this stage that you have a full understanding of all the details contained in the contract. We would strongly recommend that you appoint a Notary who is fluent in English. This document will include the purchase price, a detailed description of the property including completion date and will cover any obligations placed upon the buyer and the vendor. All information relating to the property including any planning permissions for the property and the cadastral details (a public record, survey, or map of the value, extent, and ownership of land as a basis of taxation). Once the Preliminary Contract (Contratto preliminare) has been signed a further deposit (Caparra Confirmatoria) will be paid, this will generally be 10% - 20% of the purchase price. There will also be an estate agents Commission Fee (Provvigione) which will need to be paid at this point.

3. Signing the Final Deed of Sale (Rogito or Atto Notarile)

The purchaser must have a bank account in order to make the purchase on completion. The signing of the final deed of sale which will authorise the transfer of the property must be overseen by a Notary (Notaio). The buyer will select and hire the Notary, but they are members of an independent body of public/professionals who will draft the purchase deed, they will oversee the passing of the title legally from the vendor to the purchaser. The Notary will also verify the legality of the documentation and registration with the Conservatoria dei Registri Immobiliari and the Local Land Register.

4. Formalities to be observed after Completion

Foreign buyers should obtain a certified copy of the Purchase Deed (Rogito), which the Notary will have lodged with the authorities. Generally this will be available to collect around 2 – 3 weeks after completion. The Notary will also give you a form to complete for the the local authority (Questura) who will have been given formal notice of the purchase. Your Notary will help you to complete this form. You will need to contact the utilities companies to set up new contracts (power, water, telephone, gas etc.). If the property is a flat, the condominium manager (Amministratore del condominio) should be informed of change of ownership of the property.

IMPORTANT - Disclaimer : All information provided is believed to be current and provided free of charge. No liability can be accepted for the reliability of the information and statements made as this is obtained from 3rd parties. We always recommend you take legal advice from a fully qualified Lawyer or Notary before buying a property overseas.