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14 ha. Farm with farm house measuring 485 square metres in need of renovating with a farming annex of 300 square metres. It is in the area of Acquapendente, in the hills leading to Onano. The area is well-known for its lentils. The property is made up of farmland, wood and pasture. Next to the farmhouse is a separate annex measuring 40 square metres and which needs renovating. The property is in an excellent position on a hill surrounded by gently sloping land, There is marvellous view of Mount Amiata. The main property is on two floors and is in need of complete renovation , apart from two small rooms on the ground floor which were renovated in 2000. Inside on the ground floor there are several rooms and stables .An external staircase leads to the first floor where there is a spacious kitchen, a living room, four bedrooms ,a broom cupboard and a bathroom. Next to the farmhouse is an annex of 300 square metres on ground floor level in good condition. This could be either used for storing farm machinery or it could be demolished and have agriturismo apartments built instead ( for this permission would be needed from the Acquapendente townhall). There is another farm annex 30 metres away from the farmhouse which is currently not part of the sale.
State of repair The property needs renovating including roof and ceilings. The farming annex is in a good solid condition.
Utilities The property has a well and can get water from the communal acquaduct . It is connected to the electricity. For the heating it will be necessary to use gas bottles.
Land Registy Details Both land and property are registered in the office at Acquapendente. The property is listed as rural in the town and planning office.
Ownership Details/Contractual Obligations The property is privately owned7 and is subject to a 10% tax, or 3% if it is a first home The property is currently in a distraint and the eventual sale will need authorizing by a judge.
Potential Land Use This would be ideal as a farming or tourist business. It is in an important location for the production of lentils and other vegetables.
Location The property is between Mount Amiata and Lake Bolsena near the Lazio Umbian border and not far from the old village of Acquapendente. The area is currently one of the most important farming zones in the Viterbo area. The lentils produced in the nearby Onano are very well known, there is also a good production of wine and vegetables. Local artisan and pottery businesses along with tourism in the nearby natural reserve of Mount Rufeno make this a productive area. The property is 5 km from the centre of Acquapendente and 6 km from Onano.Road and communication links are good. From the A1 motorway, exit at Orvieto ,go to San Lornzo Nuovo and take the Cassia as far as Acquapendente. From Rome.using the Cassia, pass Ronciglione, Viterbo, Montefiascone, Bolsena, San Lorenzo Nuovo and lastly Acquapendente.Coming from Siena take the Cassia to Acquapendente.