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A farmhouse to restore set in a most panoramic position above Lake Bolsena. The property has a floor area of approx. 230 sqm and is on two levels. The property is surrounded by 1 ha of arable land. There is an old pigstye of 6 sqm and an old oven. It is possible either on foot or by bicycle to reach the beaches on the lake using the old roman road, the” Francigena “. The lake is well known for many different types of water sports and fishing etc.
State of repair The property needs a complete renovation. Utilities There are no services present, but it would be easy to connect them.
Land Registy Details The property is listed as rural in the town and planning office.
Ownership Details/Contractual Obligations The property is privately owned by an individual and is subject to a 10% tax, or 3% if it is a first home
Potential Land Use It would make an ideal principal home or alternatively a lovely holiday home. Also in view of its location, it could be transformed into a holiday touristic business.
Location The property is located close to San Lorenzo Nuovo, only 2 km from the beautiful Lake Bolsena and 2 km from the village itself. The property is reached by a short white road. The town of Bolsena is located in the heart of the southern Etruria and the lake which is the largest volcanic lake in Italy is renounded for it’s clear natural waters. The town is dominated by the Monaldeschi castle originating from the 1300’s and has a rich Etruscan, Roman and Christian history. In the immediate vicinity lie the cities of Montefiascone, Capodimonte,and a little further Viterbo, Saturnia and it’s famous thermal spas.There are a miriad of delightful ancient villages and hamlets to discover such as Tuscania, Pitigliano, and Civita di Bagnoregio, the city that is dying. Via the old Roman road , the Cassia ,it is easy to reach both Rome and Siena. It is also conveniently positioned to visit all the famous towns of Tuscany, such as Cetona, Sarteano and San Casciano dei Bagni. A half hour by car lie Città della Pieve, Todi and Orvieto with it’s stunning cathedral. The property is located in this most strategic location with the motorway network only 30 kms distant at Fabro or Orvieto and both Rome and Florence are within an hours drive.