| Italian Villa For Sale
(Currently B & B) Tuscany Italy |
Corlaga, Bagnone 54021, MS TUSCANY |
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ACCOMMODATION: Villa Mimosa in
Corlaga is situated in the region known as Lunigiana (literally the land of the
moon), an almost undiscovered but outstandingly beautifully wooded area of
Tuscany, rich in flora and fauna, and surrounded by lower reaches of the
Appenine mountains.
A delightful and individual 250 year old village farmhouse, part of
which was once used as a flour mill. Villa Mimosa has undergone extensive
renovations and improvements by its present owners, subtly preserving the
original features and ambience of this lovely old house, the prettiest in the
village! Currently a thriving guest house, Villa Mimosa can cater for
up to 10 guests at any one time and while guests have spacious and
comfortable areas where they can relax, the ingenious design of the
accommodation means that the owners can retain their own privacy.
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The accommodation, arranged on three floors, comprises
275 sq. m. (2960 sq.ft) of living space.
On the ground floor is the entrance lobby, leading through to the oldest part
of the house; the vaulted dining room with original terracotta tiled floor,
a wood burning stove set into the impressive original kitchen fireplace,
and a recess with large clay pot - used originally for washing linen !
From this room there is a door leading down to two rooms at a lower level, the
first room as a larder/store and the second room as the owners studio
with access to the garden and a wood beamed and tiled covered portico, with
attractive hand - made brick pavers.
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Also from the dining room there is another door with
access to a terrace from which steps lead down to the garden, larger
terraces and the swimming pool. On the higher terrace there is a WC, and
a laundry room, plus original outside marble sink.
The other door from the dining room leads to what was the mill - now a large
kitchen, with a 5 year old 4 oven AGA (gas fired) with AGA module attached
with 2 electric ovens & grill, and 4 gas burners. The kitchen leads through
2 graceful arches, to the owners private sitting room, with French doors
both to the front and rear of the villa, and access to the large garden terrace
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Returning to the entrance lobby , the original stone
staircase leads firstly to another level (where the owners bathroom and
bedroom are located, above the store and studio), then upwards to the first
floor guest accommodation.
The door at the top of the stairs leads into the spacious main salon, which
has high, vaulted ceilings and a beautiful original Florentine tiled floor.
This bright, airy room, easily accommodates the current baby-grand piano and
sofas, and with French doors to the front balcony, and also to the rear opening
onto an east facing terrace overlooking the swimming pool and garden, and
with stunning views of the Apennines and the adjoining 600 year old
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Leading off from the main salon is the first en-suite
guest room (which can be a double or twin) also with vaulted ceilings, and with
magnificent views of the surrounding Tuscan hillsides and the Apennine
mountains
Another door from the salon leads through another smaller vaulted sitting
room with TV (Sky) and through to a passage with access to the front
balcony, and doors to the other two en-suite double guest rooms, also with
wonderful views of the surrounding Tuscan hillsides and the Apennine
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A further door from the main salon leads to a staircase
up to the studio attic suite, with its Velux-type windows. The suite
consists of a double/twin bedroom with a small en-suite shower room, and
adjoining this, another room with twin beds. There is also ample storage
areas built into the sides of this room.
External Features Fronted by a spacious and secluded
courtyard, Villa Mimosa is accessed either through the main original wisteria
arched double gates, or through a smaller gate from the adjacent
two-car parking area. The courtyard also has attractive seating areas
around the original old mill-stones
At the rear of the villa there are generous terraces for outdoor dining and
relaxing. The swimming pool is set into a decked area ideal for sun-bathing and
has an outside hot & cold shower. There is a new covered portico and a
terrace with BBQ area, as well as a small lawned area with willow
tree, and gated access to the side village pathway. Cultivated blackberries
and kiwi fruit cover the side boundary fence.
Services The house has the benefit of
full town gas central heating, and the present owners have installed
two hot water systems with individual boilers feeding separate parts of the
house, to facilitate economic use of the heating in the winter months. To
ensure efficient water flow there is also a back-up water tank with pressure
pump in case of low water pressure.
The main elevations face East and West - accordingly the house is always
pleasantly cool in the summer months.
Other works that have been completed in 2005/6 are :
1. A complete up to date septic tank drainage system for both black
& white water.
2. All new shutters and most external doors, requiring no maintenance,
but in keeping with the character of the house.
3. New paving to both balconies, and tasteful front & rear garden
paving.
4. Complete re-wiring throughout.
5. New swimming pool - reinforced concrete with vinyl lining and smooth
white coping stones.
6. New Rendering to rear of property.
7. Refurbishment of adjoining 2 storey cottage, including new roof and
central heating.
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Location The villa has the distinct
advantage of being located in the centre Corlaga village, and being near the
church, has ample parking at the rear. Also, being set back from the main
village street, there is sufficient privacy, without being isolated from
the to-ing and fro-ing of village life. One wall of the courtyard bounds the
adjoining property but it is not overlooked.
As Corlaga is 1000 ft above sea level, summer temperatures are very
agreeable and there are very few mosquitoes !! We are also not subject
to the river mists of Bagnone, one and a quarter miles away down the
valley.
The house has flexible use - it could easily be used as 2 units, one
sleeping 2- 4 people, and the upper levels sleeping 10. |
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