The Italian dream from Tuscany, at the price of a studio apartment in Cluj. The estate has a historic villa, swimming pool, olive grove and vineyard
A villa located on the sunny hills of Tuscany, in Italy, is being sold at the price at which studios are being sold in Cluj. A similar villa in Cluj costs significantly more than the entire domain in Italy.
The villa has 300 m2, but also a vast area. PHOTO: Facebook
An estate in Tuscany, which includes a 300m2 villa and 4 hectares of land, sells for 90,000. For the same money, Romanians can buy a studio apartment in Cluj, the most expensive city in Romania. And it is not an isolated case. The real estate properties in the city on Someș rival those in the West.
A villa of comparable size in Cluj is sold for 6 million euros, more precisely 5,995,000, money to which VAT is added. The ad was initially posted on the website of the Investa Imobiliare agency, and later appeared in other important agencies.
“Adevărul” wrote about the villas in Cluj that are sold at prices that far exceed similar properties in Miami or sunny Sardinia.
In this case, the villa in Tuscany sells for 90,000 euros, but it is indeed located in the countryside, but not far from Perugia (about 50 minutes) or the famous Florence, the cradle of the Renaissance (an hour and 15 minutes).
“For sale, 7 bedrooms with pool, Price starts from €90,000. Key property information. Address: Montanina 5, Querceto di Sotto, Castiglion Fiorentino, Arezzo, Tuscany, Italy. Postal code: 52043. Bedrooms: 7, Bathrooms: 5. Garages: 2 + underground garage. Internal living area: approx. 300 m2. Land area: approx. 40,000 m2 (4 hectares)”it is mentioned in the announcement posted on Facebook.
Italian paradise
The property also has a swimming pool and is integrated into a special landscape, being located on the famous hills of Tuscany.
“Pool: 12m x 5m saltwater pool. Energy consumption: approx. 78kWh/m2 per year (low energy consumption). Property type: Historic property. Construction: Originally built in 1897.” also contains the ad.
The following are added to the general description: “This remarkable historic property is in a privileged rural position just outside Castiglion Fiorentino, offering privacy, space and authentic Tuscan charm combined with modern infrastructure and low energy consumption. Surrounded by vineyards, olive groves and rolling hills, the property is ideal for family living, lifestyle buyers and international investors seeking a prestigious residence with agricultural and hospitality potential”, is part of the posted message.
At the same time, a description of the interior of the property was also made.
“The main residence offers generous proportions and a functional layout designed for comfort, family living and entertaining. Interior accommodation includes: Seven spacious bedrooms suitable for family members and guests. Five bathrooms, well distributed for privacy and convenience. Multiple living rooms with large windows and countryside views. Formal and informal dining areas: Fully fitted kitchen suitable for year-round living or hospitality use.”
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The property also has other additional interior spaces as follows: “Underground garage located under the main terrace, separate technical and storage room, dedicated laundry, air-conditioned cellar, ideal for long-term storage and ageing.”
And that's not all. As Tuscany is also an important wine region, the property also includes a small, fully equipped wine cellar. “A fully equipped wine cellar of approx. 60 m2 allows the production of wine on site under the private label of the Vecchia Quercia estate.”
Olive grove and vines
The property also has a gorgeous garden with hundreds of mature olive trees and a vineyard.
“The property is surrounded by approximately 4 hectares of private land, offering a rare combination of beauty, productivity and privacy. External features include: Olive Grove with approx. 400 mature olive trees, producing the property's olive oil (Pilibri). Vineyard with approx. 1,500 vines, supplying grapes for the private winery. Landscaped gardens laid out on several terraces. Numerous outdoor seating and dining areas Elevated swimming pool (12m x 5m) with salt water purification system (gentle and family friendly)“, the announcement also states.
Finally, there are no shortage of other beach and relaxation areas: “Panoramic terraces overlooking the countryside, separate outdoor bar area, dedicated technical room and a complete automatic irrigation system serving the gardens, vineyard and olive grove”add the authors of the message.
Only an hour from Florence
They consider this property to be very family friendly and adaptable to a wide range of lifestyle and investment uses, including as a primary family residence, secondary or holiday home. The property enjoys a strategic location, offering privacy in the countryside with excellent access to the most important cities and towns in Tuscany: Castiglion Fiorentino – approx. 5 minutes, Cortona – approx. 20 minutes, Arezzo – approx. 25 minutes, Perugia – approx. 50 minutes, Siena – approx. 1 hour and Florence – approx. 1 hour and 15 minutes. Rail connections from Castiglion Fiorentino provide convenient access to Florence, Rome and other major cities.
In the chapter “Nearby services and daily facilities” the following were listed: Hospitals and medical centers. Public and private schools, supermarkets, shops, cafes and restaurants, railway station and regional transport links, but also cultural attractions, wineries and historic villages. In terms of ideal buyer profiles, the Italians believe the property would be ideal for families looking for space, privacy and security, international buyers moving to Tuscany, lifestyle buyers interested in wine and olive oil production or investors looking for a flexible rural property with multiple use options.
