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Impressive, stone farmhouse which has been restored with high quality, traditional materials preserving were possible the original features such as the hand crafted terracotta floor tiles on the first floor and the chestnuts beams. The living space spans over two floors with a total surface of approximately 360 sqm. The layout is as follows; Ground floor - Spacious, farmhouse kitchen with ample work surfaces and equipped with all modern conveniences, dining area with open fire-place, living room with original stone fire-place, dining room, utility room, room currently used as a gymnasium. Access to the upper floor is via an internal staircase located in the kitchen area and a second staircase in the dining room. On this floor , there are 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The rooms are welcoming with plenty of natural light and pleasant views of the garden. The house is surrounded by 2 hectares of land with a delightful woodland to the rear, which provides shade during the hot, summer months and a beautiful, landscaped garden which follows the natural slope of the land. There is an attractive terrace on the left side of the house overlooking the garden. The terrace, ideal for dining al fresco, is equipped with a wooden pergola to provide shade during the summer. The current owners have a valid building licence for the constrution of a 6 x 12 metre pool.
State of repair Tastefully restored to a high specification. Equipped with all modern conveniences. Original features such as the open fireplaces, terracotta floor tiles, chestnut beams throughout, chestnut window frames.
Utilities Mains water and electricity, GPL gas, well water for irrigating the garden, telephone and internet connection.
Land Registy Details Il casale è stato edificato prima del 1967 e successivamente è stato modificato-ristrutturato tramite regolare concessione edilizia e quindi è tutto conforme.
Ownership Details/Contractual Obligations Registered in the name of the current owners. A purchase tax is payable equal to 10% if purchased as a second home or 3% of purchased with ’first time buyer’ benefits.
Potential Land Use Ideal as a permanent residence as is conveniently located for access to the local villages and towns whilst enjoying total privacy. Ideal for families. The well planned layout with two separate entrances and two internal staircases lends itself to the creation of two independent units. Perfect refuge from the modern world.
Location The property is accessed via a country lane of 300 metres and enjoys an enviable, tranquil location with easy access to the villages of Bagnoregio and Montefiascone which are a five minute drive away. The panoramic town of Orvieto, rich in history, art and culture is a 20 minute drive away and the town of Viterbo, just 25 km away, is also within easy reach. The picturesque Lake of Bolsena can be reached in just 10 minutes. The property is well placed for communications and just a 20 minute drive from the main-line railway station of Orvieto and the A1 Rome-Florence motorway. The cities of Rome and Florence can be reached in just over an hour. There are excellent amenities in the area and vast selection of restaurants.