Description of the area

 

The small area of Faeta is part of the village of Caprese Michelangelo, which was the birthplace of the eminent Italian painter and sculptor Michelangelo Buonarroti, and it is situated near the charming town of Arezzo in the delightful area of Tuscany. 

Here, at about 600 metres above sea level, you can find a wonderful country house built entirely from local stone in the traditional Tuscan style and dating back to the 14th century.

 

Property description

The property of “Il Borgo di Faeta” consists of a group of fine buildings most of which have been recently restored. These are comprised of a huge farmhouse with a small consecrated chapel next to it and three other rustic buildings.

“Il Borgo di Faeta” offers a vast range of accommodation ideal for all tastes and all types of holidays. Activities such as hiking, horse riding, fishing and mountain biking are all available for guests and offered by the present owners and there is a golf course very close by.

 The property is composed of several units with a total built up area of about 2,700 sqm. on about 5 acres of land. The buildings are:

• Main farmhouse of approx. 1,400 square meters

• 3 additional rustic buildings with a total of approx.450 square meters

• Agricultural shed of approx. 850 square meters with equipment for breeding burrow for 8,000 heads sold to local business

• A studio adjacent to the shed (presently used as a kitchen)

• Outdoor swimming pool of 16 x 8 with a corner Jacuzzi and surrounding patio area for sun loungers

• Garden area with children’s playground

• Stables for four horses (needing restoration)

• Paddock with shelter for animals

• Training paddock of 40 x 20

• An outdoor relaxation area including an oven, barbeque and kitchen area.

• An ancient well 1500 feet deep with water

• An ancient furnace (no longer in use)

• A small consecrated chapel/church

• Parking area for cars and buses

 

Main Farmhouse

The main farmhouse (1400 sqm.) has been restored with 7 apartments and 3 double bedrooms with bathrooms. This gives a total of 17 double rooms with 34 beds. There is also the possibility of adding more beds to some rooms if requested. Some rooms have a Jacuzzi or Turkish bath or a sauna. All the rooms have central heating and are furnished with antique furniture which the owner will include in the sale.

There is a professional kitchen and a restaurant with three rooms with seating for 120. There is also a bar and a wine cellar for collecting and tasting local wines. There are also public facilities as well as staff facilities, equipment rooms and a laundry. There is also a large billiard room and a small shop selling local delicacies

 

 Description of some of the apartments

 

• Apartment "Il Fienile" - 3 bedrooms with 6 beds in total,  kitchen, dining room with fireplace, 2 bathrooms, private heating system, television, private entrance.

• Apartment "Mansarda" - 2 bedrooms with 4 beds in total, possibility of a further 2 beds on request, kitchen, living room, bathroom, television, private heating system, entrance from the cottage.

• Apartment "La Porcilaia" - 2 bedrooms with 4 beds in total, possibility of a further 2 beds on request, kitchen, living room, 1 bathroom, private heating system, television, porch, garden.

• Apartment "Il Pozzo" - 2 bedrooms with 4 beds in total, possibility of a further 2 beds on request, kitchen, living room, 1 bathroom, television, private heating system, private entrance.

• Apartment "La Mangiatoia" - 2 bedrooms with 4 beds in total, possibility of a further 2 beds on request, kitchen, living room, 2 bathrooms, television, private heating system, private entrance.

• Apartment "Suite" - 2 beds with the possibility of a further 1 bed on request, kitchenette, small dining room, 1 bathroom, television, private heating system, entrance from the cottage.

• Apartment "Il biliardo" - 2 bedrooms with 4 beds in total, kitchen, living room, 1 bathroom, television, private heating system, private entrance.

• Totila room – 1 large bedroom with 2 beds with the possibility of a further 1 bed on request, bathroom, television, private heating system, entrance from the cottage.

• Vip room – 1 large bedroom with 2 beds with the possibility of a further 1 bed on request, bathroom, television, private heating system, entrance from the cottage.

• Granaio room – 1 large bedroom with 2 beds, bathroom, television, private heating system, entrance from the cottage.

 

Agricultural Shed

 

There are photovoltaic panels on the roof which produce 59 kw of energy. This provides electricity for the entire complex. The owner is willing to include the machinery and the photovoltaic system in the sale.

 

For more information please contact us.

Sale price: Euro. 4,200,000.--