Agricultural estate including a farmhouse and cottages
This magnificent estate for sale is located in Garfagnana, province of Lucca, on the border between Tuscany and Emilia, at an altitude of 400 meters. The property is spread over 14 hectares of hills in the municipality of Castiglione Garfagnana, in the heart of a unique natural setting, a quintessential vacation land, surrounded by parks and nature reserves such as Lamarossa, Orecchiella and the Apuan Alps.
The estate is composed as follows.
- The main house, dating back to the late 1800s and built of stone, has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a kitchen, a large living room with fireplace, a large wine cellar and a carport. It offers about 140 sq. M. Of living space on two floors, with additional facilities such as a cellar, road access, and garage, totaling about 70 sq. M.
- a completely renovated stone rustic house consisting of two apartments and one room with bathroom. Each of the two apartments has 2 bedrooms, a bathroom and a living room with kitchenette.
Gas central heating and tv/satellite system.
Approximately 140 m² of living space (60+60+20).
- New construction consisting of an apartment with 1 bedroom, bathroom, kitchen and living room and a master bedroom with bathroom. Underfloor central heating with integrated wood/gas/solar panel system. Cork insulation, tv/satellite and telephone. Living area of about 70 m², services (access from the lawn) of about 70 m².
- a fully renovated former stone barn converted into a dining, display and tasting area offers about 30 m² of usable space, 16 m² inside and 15 m² outside.
- a renovated former barn includes an open space equipped for classes and seminars (such as yoga, reiki, shiatsu), an open kitchen, a bathroom and a sauna with checkroom on the second floor, while the ground floor is used as a warehouse and workshop for fruit processing (drying/vacuuming), with checkroom and bathroom. The total area is 240 square meters.
The land, spread over 14 hectares, includes an apple orchard with more than 500 trees, a pgi spelt crop, woods, pastures and vegetables. The irrigation system includes 10 distribution points and a 12,000-liter tank. The farm is certified organic by icea and has an approved business plan.
Recreational facilities include a 12 x 6-meter summer pool with a water recirculation system, a salt purification system, and a robot to clean the bottom. For horseback riding enthusiasts, there is a riding hall with a fenced training area equipped with a draining floor and lighting.
The farm is also equipped with two photovoltaic systems: one 10.2 kw and the other 5.5 kw. All facilities comply with current regulations and licenses and permits are in order. It is also possible to expand the existing premises.
Its history dates back to the mid-1900s. Known simply as "Le Prade," over the years it has welcomed and cared for several farming families and provided pastures for dozens and dozens of dairy cows, until it became Corniolo in the early 2000s, with agritourism and organic, sustainable and agrobiodiversity-friendly farming.
Accessible by paved road, the property is 1 km from the village. Bank, pharmacy, post office, bar, grocery store in village.
Train station in Castelnuovo (5 km).
Lucca 52 km
Pisa airport 86 km
Tennis court 5 km away
Winter swimming pool 5 km away
9-hole golf course 4 km away
Excellent investment as a home, but also for year-round living.