The 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 and guest cottage for sale 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 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 with fireplace, a bedroom and 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.
