Description
Poggio D'Acona - An ancient watermill dating back to the 17th century, completely renovated in 2010 with luxury finishes, preserving the traditional character of the mill and the Tuscan home, eliminating any potential for rising damp. The stone property, in perfect Tuscan style, is spread over three levels and comprises: Ground floor: Large living/dining room featuring the original stone wheels with the millstone lifting system intact, all in solid oak. Under part of the living room, there is still a well-preserved cave where water once flowed, powering a wooden paddle that allowed the mill to grind grain, as the mill has an internal hydraulic mechanism. Raised ground floor: Entrance/living room with fireplace, living room with wooden staircase leading from the inside to the ground floor, where the millstone room is located. Ground floor: Fully furnished kitchen with custom-made furniture and equipped with a gas stove with a convection oven, dishwasher, refrigerator, and an additional wood-burning stove that can also be used for cooking, equipped with a double-level oven. First floor: Double bedroom with a custom-built walk-in closet, all in solid chestnut with hand-crafted decorations. Large study with an oak mezzanine, hallway, closet, single bedroom, bathroom with a travertine shower tray, travertine sink, and custom-made solid chestnut cabinetry with a chest of drawers. Outside, on the ground floor, a porch adjoining the house includes a guest bathroom with shower, laundry room, and utility room, housing the entire heating system. There is also a further porch with a cellar and a closed garage. Access to the property is via a private paved road, approximately 150 meters long, with space for parking. The property is enclosed by a fully automated wrought-iron gate with a video intercom. The property is surrounded by a fully fenced garden, where a swimming pool could be built. The farmhouse boasts excellent finishes, including antique terracotta floors, hand-sawn solid oak parquet, restored original doors, 4G Wi-Fi, burglar-proof doors, and windows with wrought-iron grilles. The total land area of 6,000 square meters is completely bordered by hedges that form an evergreen perimeter wall. The Talla stream flows through the center of the property, with three natural pools where guests can swim or fish for wild trout. Outdoor lighting includes wrought-iron lamps. The property is being sold furnished, with some pieces excluded. A feasibility and design study has been conducted, suggesting the watermill could be converted into a hydroelectric power plant, given the ownership of the canal that feeds the Talla stream. The property is in a quiet location, yet well served by public transport, connecting the village of Poggio D'Acona to the Subbiano train station, 3 km away. This property could be used either as a primary residence or as a guesthouse.
