Vineyard comfort
HAVING a home on a farm can mind-blowing and heavenly. Imagine owning an orchard with all the fruits in the field or grape-bearing vineyards.
In Europe, owning a vineyard offers more than a wine business that documentaries and movies portray.
Vineyard properties have become a symbol of luxury and elegance and draw a serious attraction for buyers who wish to pursue it as a serious pastime, enjoying their own wine or seeking an investment opportunity hoping to create a brand name.
To push up the value of real estate, some orchards have been modelled into private hotels, wedding venues and nature parks.
Italy is known for many things including its scenic vineyards stretching across plain lands and rolling hills and the country is known as the most ancient producers of wine dating back to the eighth century BC.
According to an article in Forbes Global Properties, the island of Sardinia, Italy is known for several varieties, including the white full-bodied wines produced around Olbia in the northeastern Gallura region.
“Growing demand, limited supply and a lifestyle close to nature make wine producing attractive for both large-scale operations and niche growers,” the article stated.
One of Italy’s vineyard most beautiful estates in Sardinia. It encompasses about 17 hectares, or 42 acres, in the surrounding hills. Taking in the view of the sea, it’s about 15 kilometers (less than 10 miles) from Costa Smeralda, where the wealthy elite mingle with movie stars and dock their superyachts.
“Although built in 2002 and recently renovated, the Colonial-style farmhouse maintains a rustic old-world charm with chestnut beam ceilings, Spanish terra-cotta floors, stone fireplaces and interior arches. Materials include oak interior fixtures, handcrafted railings and locally sourced granite,” the article noted
“The 487 square meters (more than 5,200 square feet) of interior space includes a ground floor living area with large windows looking out onto the gardens. A dining room, double living room with stone fireplace, open kitchen, TV area, bathroom, study with a loft and one bedroom with a bathroom complete this level.”
As you walk upstairs, you’ll find yourself in a primary suit with a walk-in closet, a spa tub and two balconies.
“The basement contains a tavern room, open kitchen, double living room with a large fireplace, guest bathroom and bedroom with a private bathroom for a total of five bedrooms and six bathrooms,” the article adds.
“The outdoor living areas include a shaded porch for al fresco dining and a barbecue area on the veranda.”
About two-thirds of the property is devoted to vineyards. The remaining portion is devoted to flower gardens and orchards. There are 40 fruit trees and 20 olive trees and an underground cellar is used for wine processing and storing tools and machinery.
An 80-square-metre residence (about 860 square feet) sits above the cellar and approvals are in hand for a second, slightly larger house.
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