3 bedrooms farm, 230 m²

Coreglia Antelminelli, Lucca (province)

The property insists in an area located at 300 meters above sea level, the only house on the flat top of a hill surrounded by woods, away from busy roads and industrial settlements, enjoys a particularly favorable microclimate being protected by the surrounding hills.

Suggestive glimpses of the surrounding landscape, from the Verrucole fortress to Monte Forato, up towards the Apuan Alps and the small ancient villages perched in the background.

A few minutes from the town of Ghivizzano and Pian di Coreglia where all services are located, post office, banks, schools, pharmacies, medical centers, railway station, bus lines, supermarkets, etc.

The house in its central structure dates back to the early 1600s, over time it was enlarged while maintaining its originality, built on tarsus rock, it was renovated in 2010, without upsetting those that are typical, the roof was redone with insulation ISOTEC ventilated, solar thermal system with storage of 300lt, photovoltaic system with on-site exchange to the ENEL network, rainwater collection with 2 containers of 5000lt and 2 of 3000lt., Sewage system and phytoremediation, connection to the public water network, the windows are the original ones but double glazing has been inserted, a latest generation wood boiler that feeds both the radiators and the hot water production in the absence of sun and in the winter season, zero cost having the property 8 hectares of wooded areas, acacia, oak, ash, chestnut etc. while 4 hectares around the house have been completely fenced, about 2000 meters, with poles and nets to protect crops and raised pets, various gates allow access to wooded areas; there is an incredible variety of wild animals living in the surrounding woods.
Part of the fenced land is used for pasture, arable land, vegetable gardens, olive grove with about 70 trees, orchard with countless varieties of fruit.

The agriculture practiced in the last 30 years has been organically realized, these very draining sandy soils are well suited to any type of cultivation. The cutting of the grass and the containment of weeds is done by a small flock of Suffolk sheep who also provide fertilization as well as provide wool and meat. Due to the variety of plants in addition to those already mentioned, there are various groves of heather and gorse that make this pristine corner an ideal habitat for beekeeping.

The house of 160sqm in total is divided into:
cellar in the basement,
ground floor with entrance into the living area with kitchenette, fireplace, a French window leads to the closed aluminum veranda with windows with mosquito nets, with a view of the olive grove and the surrounding woods, living room and a large bathroom with window also accessible to the disabled.
From the living area a door connects with the area used as an artisan laboratory for the production and processing of food. Anteroom and bathroom with tub;
 The first floor is accessed by an ancient traditional wooden staircase, there are 2 double bedrooms.

Outside on the front of the house there is a large tiled area, the traditional farmyard, there is a wood-burning oven and laterally the boiler room and technical compartment; various sheds and small artifacts for woodshed, shelter for cars, pets, etc. ample parking with space for maneuver.

Excellent area for a swimming pool and solarium, 30 meters from the house, an unfinished 2-storey annex used as an evacuation room, possibly to be transformed into a residential building.

Excellent peculiarities and potential, it can be a farm, an educational farm activity, animal breeding, production of medicinal plants and transformation into food products, administration of tastings, etc. .. or a small paradise where you can find peace, serene contemplation, healthy life , good food, clean air, free from intrusive neighbors, noises, the slow rhythm of the seasons, giving space to your skills, art, culture.