LOCATION: For sale a typical Tuscan estate of 173 acres with main house, secondary house and outhouses situated in a panoramic position in one of the most beautiful areas of Tuscany, overlooking the Sienese hills and the Orcia Valley. The proximity of towns like Montalcino, Montepulciano, Pienza and Siena, the motorway exit of Valdichiana  and the environmental and architectural characteristics make this property a perfect mix of tradition and modern comfort.

BUILDINGS: The buildings belonging to the estate consist of the main house that has been completely renovated while maintaining the original characteristics one of which is a splendid loggia formed by double arches, a renovated farmhouse divided into 3 apartments plus a cellar and sauna, an old barn restructured as an office and another barn for farm machinery, all forming together a characteristic Tuscan village.

• Main house, ground floor, area of about 250 sq mts, renovated: with various entrances from the garden, the ground floor is composed of kitchen with pantry, dining room, living room and sitting room with large stone fireplace, library-study, bathroom and outside porch.
• Main house, first floor, area of about 250 sq mts, renovated: two separate staircases lead to the first floor thus creating a possible guest area independent from the rest of the sleeping area. The first floor consists of 3 double bedrooms, two bathrooms, two sitting rooms with fireplace and outside porch.
• Second farmhouse, area of about 220 sq mts, renovated:  besides the cellar, laundry room, sauna and Turkish bath, the farmhouse has three apartments, one of about 75 sq mts (composed of kitchen with sitting room and fireplace, single bedroom, double bedroom and bathroom), one of about 40 sq mts (composed of cooking area, double bedroom and bathroom) and one of about 90 sq mts (composed of kitchen, sitting room, two double bedrooms and bathroom).
• Barn, area of about 80 sq mts, renovated:  presently used as offices, it is composed of two large rooms and a bathroom.

GENERAL CONDITION OF THE BUILDINGS AND STATE OF THE FINISHINGS: The farmhouse has been renovated in respect of the original building characteristics and is in excellent condition. The outside of the buildings is in open face stone and bricks, as are part of the inside walls, while some of the ceilings are in cement and some have chestnut wood beams and bricks. The floors are in Tuscan terracotta tiles, some of which are the original ones. The main house, besides the very interesting original architectural characteristics, has high quality finishings.  All the electrical and plumbing systems are modern.

LAND: The estate has a total area of 173 acres divided between woodland (86 acres), olive grove (7 acres, about 800 trees producing 400/500 kilos of oil), vineyard (7 acres, D.O.C. red wine), arable land (22 acres), forestry (27 acres of walnut, cherry and ash for furniture factories) and parkland. The park has many trees of this area of Tuscany, such as oaks, holm oaks and cypresses (the drive is lined by a beautiful double row of cypress trees) and flowers, both annual and perennial, with roses and aromatic plants (rosemary and lavender). A swimming pool overlooking the valley and a tennis court complete the park.

SERVICES:

Water:  YES (town water and well)

Electricity:  YES

Heating:  YES (GPL with three boilers)

Telephone:  YES

Sat TV:  YES

Alarm:  NO

Swimming Pool:  YES

PRESENT USE AND POTENTIAL: At present the property is in use as a private residence. Given its characteristics and the proximity of high class historical-tourist centres and the presence of a licence for agritourism activity ( at present suspended by the owners), the property could  be used as a private residence or as an agritourism activity  or else could be included in the weekly rental circuit thus earning income. For further information about this type of market please consult our website www.renttuscany.com.