“Podere Le Balze” is a splendid country residence, set in a beautiful natural setting in Tuscany just 25 km away from the gates of the city of Florence. The property consists of a beautiful farmhouse recently rebuilt from scratch with the help of typical local materials, set on 2 levels, for a living area of 320 square meters commercial as well as a tavern and a wellness center for an additional 250 square meters, attic of 63 square meters, and external loggias of 103 square meters. To complete the property there is 11.07 ha of land consisting of the garden of the farmhouse with private swimming pool, a delightful grove and arable land.
“Podere Le Balze” consists of a recently built farmhouse set on 2 levels and currently divided into 2 separate housing units of the same size, for a total area of 320 square meters, as well as attics on the second floor of 63 square meters. The beautiful property is divided as follows: UNIT 1: On the ground floor there is a large living room with fireplace characterized by large windows with a panoramic view of the beautiful surrounding area, a dining room with kitchenette and a bathroom; going up to the first floor there are 2 bedrooms with en suite bathroom and a large panoramic terrace, and finally on the second and last floor there is another bedroom also with en suite bathroom. UNIT 2: On the ground floor there is a large living room with fireplace characterized by large windows with panoramic views, a kitchen, a hallway, a bathroom and a study; on the first floor there are 2 bedrooms with en suite bathroom and a large panoramic terrace, and finally on the second and last floor there is another bedroom also with en suite bathroom. In the basement the two units have 2 large taverns with service rooms, one of which includes a small wellness center with sauna and turkish bath for a total area of 250 square meters. Externally, on the side facing the sunset, there is a large loggia of 103 square meters ideal for organizing outdoor lunches and dinners. The property is surrounded by a beautiful green garden with natural lawn, including a private swimming pool of 10 x 4 meters, as well as 2 pergolas with wood-burning oven/barbeque and 2 sheds for parking cars. The agricultural land consists of: Arable land: 4.6255 ha. Arable land: 4.2794 ha. Pasture: 0.31 ha. Bush pasture: 0.071 ha. Mixed Forest: 1.5639 ha.
State of repair
The property is in excellent maintenance conditions being, for years, rented for seasonal tourist stays. The farmhouse was built from scratch in 2011, with the choice of high quality materials and finishes. The roof is gabled, equipped with insulation, with a Roman-style terracotta roof covering. The facades are all in stone and the openings to the outside (doors and windows) are embellished with stone frames. Internally, the structure of the internal floors is made up of characteristic wooden beams and terracotta tiles. The floors of the living areas are in planed oak parquet. The windows are all made of wood and equipped with double glazing. The swimming pool was also built in 2011 and is in a state of perfect efficiency. The land owned by the property has always been maintained with ordinary administration operations, even though it has not, to date, seen the presence of particular crops, thus facilitating their management.
Utilities
The property is served by all utilities such as electrical connection, water supply guaranteed by connection to the public aqueduct as well as a private well, autonomous natural gas heating system with 2 independent boilers, telephone line, ADSL coverage, alarm system (sensors windows + volumetric), wire broadcasting, air conditioning, entrance gate with automatic opening. The domestic water drainage system consists of 1 IMOFF dispersion pit shared with the neighboring property.
Use and Potential Uses
“Podere Le Balze” is an ideal solution to be immediately lived in view of a definitive move or for use as a second home during the summer. The property is now perfect for residential use by two families but, if necessary, it could be unified into a single residence by making simple changes to the internal layout. Considering the peculiarities of the property, it would lend itself perfectly to being included in the luxury rental circuits and therefore, as is the case today, proposed for seasonal tourist rentals.
Land registry details
The Great Estate group carries out a technical due diligence on each property acquired through the seller’s technician, which allows us to know in detail the urban and cadastral status of the property. This due diligence may be requested by the client at the time of a real interest in the property.
Ownership details and eventual contractual obligations
This property is in the name of a natural person (s) and the sale will be subject to registration tax according to the regulations in force (see private purchase costs).
Location
The prestigious “Podere Le Balze” is located in Tuscany, within the Municipality of Reggello (FI). The town center, with all essential services, is about 5 km away. The property is located in an enchanting hilly context with a panoramic view of the Tuscan countryside. To the east, the view meets the beautiful Apennine area of ”Pratomagno”, a destination for lovers of walking, running and mountain biking, as well as glimpsing the Balze del Valdarno. Nearby is also the splendid Vallombrosa Abbey, with its nature reserve. Access to the residence is easy at any time of the year by means of a completely asphalted road. The property enjoys a unique tranquility while not being particularly isolated. The city of Florence can be reached in about 30 minutes.
