8 bedroom Farmhouse for sale with countryside view in Gaiole in Chianti, Tuscany

1,950,000 EUR 1,677,000 GBP 2,106,000 USD

Reference: 170943

Bedrooms: 8
Bathrooms: 8
Plot Size: 0.5 hectares / 1.24 acres

Features

Terrace
Woodland
Fruit Trees
Vineyard or Wine Making
Fireplace
Original Features
Possible Extra Dwellings
Outbuildings
Potential for Income
Countryside View
South Facing
Turn Key Good Condition

Details

This beautifully restored farmhouse sits within an historic hamlet in one of the Chianti's most panoramic locations, just 5 minutes from a village with basic services and 20 minutes from Siena. The high level of finish to the restoration, the impressive reception rooms and the breathtaking views make this a truly unique property

This property works perfectly as either a Holiday guest house (B&B) or as a private family residence.

Main house:
Ground floor: main reception room running across the front of the house with wonderful original features such as high vaulted ceilings and seating alcoves leading onto the panoramic south-facing terrace. The kitchen and dining room also lead onto the terrace for summer dining. 3 bedrooms all of which have en-suite bathrooms. There is also a pantry and separate guest WC.

First floor: original kitchen which has been maintained for winter cooking and dining around the huge fireplace. There are a further 5 en-suite bedrooms on this floor and a laundry room. The bedrooms have all been arranged to provide maximum comfort with most offering a small seating area as well as the bedroom.

The views from all windows are truly spectacular, stretching for as far as 60km in all directions with Monte Amiata visible to the south and the rolling hills of Chianti vineyards and woodlands to the north.

The owner's background as a designer is apparent throughout where the restoration has been managed to the finest details with antique doors and terracotta flooring.

Barn:
In addition to the main house there is a small outbuilding which could create further accommodation or shaded seating area for the summer months.

Gardens & grounds:
The house boasts a large terrace area to the front of the house and gardens to the rear including a vegetable garden. A new swimming pool has recently been built in a fabulous position with great views. In total the property offers approx. 0.5 hectares of land (0.98 acres).

Location:
The hamlet is located just 5 minutes by car from a small Chianti village offering a cafe and small shop. Further afield is a range of services at Gaiole 15 minutes and in Siena (20 minutes).

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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.

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