Semi detached terrace house (one of seven) spread over two floors - one of which is set below street-level. Two bedrooms and two bathrooms. One large office space (that can also serve as a bedroom when required).
The house is located on a hill surrounded by countryside in every direction, and has a large and very pretty lake right underneath, where you can see large fish (carp) and wildlife such as Coypu and herons.
We worked from home the whole way through Covid, and the house is well set up for remote workers, with an office space downstairs complete with fast internet, a desk, printer etc.
The furnishings are typically Tuscan, countrystyle. There is a fireplace and pizza oven in the downstairs living area and a woodburner upstairs. The house has double glazed windows and underfloor heating in winter and stays very toasty and warm even when the temps drop outside.
The terrace is a highlight of the house as it has views over the countryside, and we often see groups of deer or other wildlife while sitting outside.
Like most Italian properties, we have neighbours on each side - but that makes our house really safe, and they are always very helpful whenever we need help - yet considerate of our privacy.
The house is in the commune di Firenze, and Florence is a short 35 minute drive. Pisa international airport is 45 minutes drive. The new fast road runs close to the house, so it makes sightseeing around Tuscany easy and fast.
Our local village Castelfiorentino has a train station (direct to Florence and Siena) and everything else you need (shops, bars, a theatre, restaurants, supermarkets, hairdressers, banks etc).
5 mins away is the pretty spa town of Gambassi Terme, or you can visit Montaione (rated one of Italy's most charming towns) by driving 5 mins in the other direction. We are also close to Volterra and San Gimignano.
Features
Washer
Dishwasher
Clothes dryer
Oven
Microwave
Coffee machine
Fridge
Iron
Hair dryer
Heating
Air conditioning
TV
WiFi
High Speed Internet
Bathtub
First aid kit
Wheelchair accessible
Smoke alarms
Fire extinguisher
Bed sheets
Towels
Workspace
Fireplace
Home cinema
Toys
Gym
Sauna
BBQ
Pool
Hot tub
Balcony
Garden / yard
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Covered porch / verandah
Kosher home
Meat-free kitchen
Gated community
EV Home Charger
Bikes
Camping gear
Kayak
Tennis court
Standup paddleboard
Travel Styles
Long term
Adventure
Romantic
Sport and leisure
Foodie
Relaxing
Village
Remote
Culture
Hiking
Cycling
Golf
House rules
Unsuitable for infants under 2
Unsuitable for children ages 2-12
Pets not allowed
No smoking
Allergens
Smoke free
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Jessica
Italian (Francesco) Kiwi (Jess) and our daughter Maya (citizen of the world).
We have two Australian Kelpie dogs (Taiko and Dusky) and a cat named Isa.
"Looking for a long exchange - happy to look for pets, garden etc."
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