Country House for Sale in Bucine

Country house for sale in Bucine. Restored 290 sqm stone farmhouse with saltwater pool, 6 kW solar panels, guest annex, 3 beds, 3 baths, and 98 olive trees. Prime investment. General Description: In the verdant heart of the Valdambra, within the municipality of Bucine, we offer for sale this historic 19th-century stone farmhouse measuring approximately 290 sqm, complemented by a 14 x 4 meter saltwater swimming pool and private agricultural grounds of approximately 4,680 sqm with 98 olive trees in full production. The residence is set in an untouched, scenic landscape where rolling Tuscan hills meet seamless road connections to the primary towns of the Valdarno valley, Arezzo, and Siena. Carefully restored in 1990 and enhanced in 2015 with a completely renewed, fully insulated roof, the home preserves its authentic vernacular features including exposed stone walls, timber beam ceilings with terracotta tiles, and structural masonry arches. The layout allows for use as an expansive single-family country estate or functional division into two self-contained residential units, making it equally suitable for permanent living or prestigious holiday rentals. Interior Description: The internal accommodation is arranged over two levels above ground comprising 12 cadastral rooms. The ground floor opens into an expansive living area framed by exposed wooden timbers and brick arches, served by a guest bathroom and completed by a dining kitchen that connects directly to the covered porch outside. On the same level, there is a walk-in pantry and an independent secondary apartment ideal for guests or house staff, featuring a living room with sitting area, fitted kitchenette, double bedroom, full bathroom, and dedicated utility room accessible from the outside. A comfortable interior stone staircase leads to the first floor, where you find a second light-filled living salon with a wood-burning stove, a generous walk-in wardrobe room, a refined family bathroom, a double bedroom, and a principal master bedroom with direct access to a panoramic terrace commanding open views over the surrounding olive groves and hills. Exterior Description: The property is enveloped by approximately 4,680 sqm of private grounds, entirely accessible and cultivated with 98 mature olive trees yielding authentic extra virgin Tuscan olive oil every year. The landscaped gardens include flat lawn areas served by an automated irrigation system and perimeter garden lighting. The centerpiece of outdoor relaxation is the 14 x 4 meter inground saltwater swimming pool, bordered by a sunbathing terrace and supported by a stone outbuilding serving as a technical room and pool furniture store. Adjacent to the dining kitchen, the covered porch provides shaded dining space overlooking the rural valley. The gated gravel driveway offers vehicle maneuvering space and parking for multiple cars within the boundary. Main Features: Property type: Historic two-level stone country farmhouse Commercial living area: Approximately 290 sqm Number of cadastral rooms: 12 rooms with double reception halls and porch Bedrooms: 3 spacious double bedrooms Bathrooms: 3 complete windowed bathrooms Spatial layout: Adaptable as single estate or two independent residential units Exclusive private grounds: 4,680 sqm park with 98 producing olive trees Private swimming pool: 14 x 4 meter inground saltwater pool with sun deck Outbuildings and features: Covered porch, pool pump annex, and panoramic terrace Photovoltaic system: Operational 6 kW solar photovoltaic panel installation Solar thermal system: Rooftop solar thermal panels for domestic hot water Heating: Autonomous LPG heating system combined with wood-burning stoves Renovation history: Restored in 1990 with roof insulated and replaced in 2015 Energy efficiency class: Currently being drafted (technical EPC pending) Utility Details: The estate benefits from comprehensive, sustainable, and energy-conscious infrastructure. Domestic water supply is secured by a private high-flow well fitted with filtration systems, connected to the home and the garden irrigation circuit. Central heating is autonomous, powered by an LPG boiler with an underground fuel tank complying with all safety regulations, augmented by high-yield wood-burning stoves in the main reception rooms. The property is equipped with solar thermal collectors for domestic hot water and a 6 kW photovoltaic array generating clean electricity. Additional technical features include reversible air-conditioning heat pumps, an integrated perimeter and volumetric alarm system, and telecommunication coverage for high-speed internet. Uses and Potential: This country residence offers outstanding versatility due to its generous floor area and the self-contained ground-floor unit. It is an exceptional primary residence for those who value privacy, countryside tranquility, and proximity to civic amenities reachable in minutes. Furthermore, the presence of the saltwater swimming pool, productive olive grove, and strategic location between the Valdarno and Chianti hills make the property a prime candidate for the international holiday rental market, capable of delivering estimated seasonal gross yields between 7.0% and 9.5% annually through boutique short-term lettings. Local Real Estate Market: The municipality of Bucine represents the gateway to the Valdambra, a picturesque valley positioned between Chianti, the Upper Valdarno, and the province of Siena. According to official data from the Property Market Observatory (OMI) of the Italian Revenue Agency, standard residential dwellings in Bucine range from 950 €/sqm to 1,350 €/sqm, while renovated stone farmhouses featuring private swimming pools, outbuildings, and olive groves command prices between 1,900 €/sqm and 2,650 €/sqm. Robust international demand from Northern European and North American buyers seeking energy-conscious Tuscan homes with private agricultural land underpins sustained asset stability and long-term capital growth. Tourist and Historical Information: Bucine possesses deep roots tracing back to Etruscan settlements and the ancient Roman Via Cassia Vetus, which traversed this fertile valley watered by the Ambra stream. Throughout the Middle Ages, the Valdambra became a contested frontier between the Republic of Siena, the Bishopric of Arezzo, and the Republic of Florence, who crowned each hilltop with fortifications that remain preserved today. Prominent landmarks include the Castle of Cennina, originally built by the Guidi Counts, the 10th-century Tower of Galatrona overlooking the Valdarno basin, and the Camaldolese Abbey of Santa Maria in Badia a Ruoti, housing Renaissance works such as altarpieces by Neri di Bicci. The Romanesque Parish Church of San Giovanni Battista in Galatrona is renowned worldwide for its glazed terracotta baptismal font and altarpieces by Giovanni della Robbia. The medieval village of Ambra and the fortified hill settlement of San Pancrazio complete this cultural landscape. Bucine is also celebrated for its agricultural heritage, including certified Colline di Arezzo Toscano IGP extra virgin olive oil, Chianina beef, and wines under the Chianti Colli Aretini DOCG and Valdarno di Sopra DOC appellations. Distances: Nearest village with local shops and daily amenities: 3.50 km Bucine town center and Railway Station: 6.00 km Montevarchi center and shopping facilities: 18.00 km A1 Motorway Tollbooth (Valdarno exit): 19.50 km San Giovanni Valdarno: 25.00 km Gaiole in Chianti: 26.00 km Arezzo historic center and Piazza Grande: 32.00 km Siena historic center and Piazza del Campo: 35.00 km The Mall Luxury Outlet (Leccio Reggello): 40.00 km Florence historic center: 60.00 km Florence Amerigo Vespucci Airport: 75.00 km Pisa Galileo Galilei Airport: 135.00 km