6 bedrooms farmhouse, 778 m²

San Casciano dei Bagni, Siena (province)

Lo Zafferano Country House, San Casciano dei Bagni, Siena - Tuscany
On a 62.8 acres plot in a dominant position, 19th-century stone country house, with pool, guest cottage for sale in in San Casciano dei Bagni, Siena. In a stunning position with open views up to Monte Cetona, at a walking distance from the borgo of Celle sul Rigo and just 7 km to San Casciano dei Bagni, traditional 100% organic farm dedicated to the production of extra virgin olive oil with its 700 plants, saffron and honey thanks to its 50 bee hives. Here, in 1856, Nobel Prize winner Giosuè Carducci, then aged 18, experienced some light-hearted moments while visiting his fraternal friend who owned the farm at the time. A marvellous two-story stone country villa, guest cottage and a panoramic swimming pool, newly refurbished in 2013 Lo Zafferano Country House skilfully combine modern comforts with the traditional Tuscan rustic style throughout including grand fireplaces, stone-clad columns, and terracotta and parquet flooring. It accommodates a master living room with central fireplace and double-glazed French doors, a fully fitted kitchen opening into the outdoor dining area under the pergola, five bedrooms all with en-suite bathrooms, and a reading room/study. Additionally, the annex has been converted into a guest cottage with living room and a bedroom with en-suite bathroom. In the garden the pool enjoys breathtaking views of the Tuscan countryside that make this property ideally suited as a holiday let or as a private retreat to live with family and friends.

PROPERTY Ref: SAN2263
Location: San Casciano dei Bagni, Province: Siena, Region: Tuscany
Type: 696 sq m/7491 sq ft two-story Tuscan-style stone country house with panoramic portico, surrounded by a landscaped garden with swimming pool, a guest cottage and agricultural land with olive groves, saffron, forest and bee hives
Annex: 82 sq m/882 sq ft guest cottage featuring a private garden with outdoor living area with barbecue, a living room with fireplace, a kitchen, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
Year of construction: 1800
Year of restoration: 2013
Condition: excellent
Land: 25,42 ha/62.81 acres of agricultural land including some 12.58 ha/31 acres in forests, 10.25 ha/25.3 acres in arable and arboreal arable land, 1266 sq m/0.3 acres of olive grove/vineyard, 2 ha/4.9 acres of olive grove with 700 trees, 0.5 ha ha/1.2 acres in pasture, the whole following 100% organic cultivation
Swimming pool: in-ground 12x6 mt pool bordered in terracotta tiles and lawned sunbathing area