Charming stone farmhouse with natural swimming pool and olive grove for sale in Capraia e Limite

Farmhouse for sale in Capraia e Limite, Florence. 395 sqm property with natural pool, 1-hectare olive grove, verandas, and panoramic Montalbano views. General Description: Set in a private and panoramic hilly position overlooking the lush Florentine countryside and the Arno river valley, in the municipality of Capraia e Limite within short distance from the historic villages of Vinci and Montelupo Fiorentino, we offer for sale this charming Tuscan farmhouse measuring approximately 395 sqm in total. Free on three sides and harmoniously arranged over two living levels, the property is in excellent overall maintenance condition. The restoration successfully highlighted original period architectural features of local rural tradition, blending pietra serena stone, artisanal terracotta flooring, and exposed wooden beam ceilings with high-profile contemporary living comfort. Immersed in a private park of approximately one hectare with an active olive grove and enriched by a splendid natural swimming pool seamlessly integrated into the landscape, this residence offers total privacy and open views toward the Montalbano hills. Interior Description: The interior spaces of the dwelling, functionally organized over 11 spacious main rooms flooded with natural light, stand out for the understated elegance of traditional finishes and extraordinary layout versatility. The floor plan houses two distinct equipped kitchen zones, ideal for independent multi-generational living or running a commercial hospitality business. The ground floor features warm, spacious living halls with period fireplaces and direct access to scenic covered verandas that connect the home with surrounding gardens. The living levels accommodate bedrooms and utility spaces, granting the future buyer complete freedom to customize the final configuration of master suites and en-suite bathrooms. Exterior Description: The dwelling is wrapped in a large private park of approximately one hectare (10,000 sqm), thoughtfully organized to ensure absolute tranquility and acoustic privacy. The agricultural grounds feature a flourishing active olive grove in full production with local cultivars, perfect for crafting top-quality home-produced Tuscan Extra Virgin Olive Oil IGP. The highlight of the outdoor areas is the wonderful natural swimming pool, a bio-pool skillfully integrated into the natural slope and surrounded by stone and lawn solarium areas. The outdoor grounds feature covered verandas, shaded porches, and paved courtyards suited for convivial outdoor summer dining facing sunsets over the valley. Main Features: Living area: approximately 395 sqm Rooms: 11 Layout: Free on three sides (two levels) Kitchens: 2 Private land with olive grove: approximately 1 hectare (in production) Natural swimming pool bio-lago: Present Liveable verandas and porches: Present Period finishes: Artisanal terracotta, pietra serena, exposed beams Condition: Excellent Heating: To be defined Utilities Details: The property is connected to active main water, electrical, and technological utility grids, with installations compliant with residential safety standards. Defining the final heating system provides the buyer with the opportunity to install cutting-edge energy-efficient technologies, such as high-yield heat pumps combined with radiant underfloor heating and integrated solar thermal or photovoltaic panels, keeping operating costs low while enhancing the estate's ecological sustainability. Uses and Potential: The presence of two kitchens, 395 sqm floor plan, natural swimming pool, and 11 total main rooms endow the property with extraordinary operational versatility. It serves as a prestigious primary master residence for large family units or two branches of the same family seeking close proximity alongside daily independence. At the same time, its strategic position set between the Montalbano hills and short proximity to art cities like Florence and Pisa turns the home into a high-yield real estate investment in the boutique country resort and luxury short-term rental market for international visitors. Local Real Estate Market: The real estate market in the municipality of Capraia e Limite remains solid, dynamic, and steadily expanding, supported by growing interest from Italian and foreign buyers for country estates near the Arno River and Montalbano hills. Average asking prices for residential properties stand at around €2,443/sqm for mid-2026, showing a positive 10% annual growth. In the specific hilly area of Castra and along panoramic slopes, values range between €2,100 and €2,650/sqm. However, historic stone farmhouses finely restored and equipped with natural swimming pools and private olive groves command actual market values significantly higher than municipal averages, positioning between €2,800 and €3,800/sqm depending on location views. Analyzing the regional Florentine context, Capraia e Limite offers an elite purchase positioning compared to nearby Vinci (~€2,550/sqm) and Montelupo Fiorentino (~€2,380/sqm), while standing above inland towns like Castelfiorentino (~€1,594/sqm), Cerreto Guidi (~€1,776/sqm), and Certaldo (~€1,759/sqm), ensuring long-term capital preservation and appreciation prospects. Tourist and Historical Information: Capraia e Limite is a historic municipality in the province of Florence set along the Arno River and protected by the Montalbano hills. The territory was formed by merging two historic hamlets with ancient roots: Limite sull'Arno, famous since medieval times for its river shipbuilders (navicellai and maestri d'ascia) and home to the Shipbuilding and Rowing Exhibition Center alongside Società Canottieri Limite (established in 1861, Italy's oldest rowing club); and Capraia Fiorentina, a fortified hilltop castle overlooking a bend in the Arno that was disputed between Florence and Pistoia in the 13th century. Historical and cultural landmarks include the Montereggi Etruscan Archaeological Area, the Romanesque Abbey of San Martino in Campo, the 12th-century Parish Church of San Jacopo a Pulignano, and the 18th-century Fornace Pasquinucci, now a contemporary art venue. The landscape is enriched by prestigious Villa Bibbiani with its romantic park designed by Cosimo Ridolfi, alongside remains of the Medicean Barco Reale wall. Proximity allows reaching Leonardo da Vinci's birthplace, Montelupo Fiorentino ceramics workshops, and the Via Etrusca hiking trails in minutes. Distances: Capraia Fiorentina center and Castle ruins: 2.5 km Limite sull'Arno and Shipbuilding Museum: 3.0 km Montereggi Etruscan Archaeological Area: 3.5 km Fornace Pasquinucci art center: 2.8 km Villa Bibbiani and monumental park: 4.0 km Vinci and Leonardo Museum: 8.5 km Montelupo Fiorentino and Ceramics Museum: 6.0 km Empoli and central train station: 8.0 km Florence historic center (Piazza del Duomo): 28.0 km Pisa Galileo Galilei International Airport: 52.0 km To learn more about the rustic farmhouse and discover all its wonders, you must submit a letter of intent (LOI) and proof of identity. This process is essential to ensure the highest level of seriousness and professionalism, as we work exclusively with reliable clients who are interested in making an investment.