Description
This evocative farmhouse is located in Val d'Orcia, 14 km from Radicofani and just outside the walls of Contignano, an ancient village of Roman origin. It can be reached by crossing a landscape characterized by gentle hills and rugged gullies, which break up the colors of the pastures and wheat fields.
The stone structure dates back to the mid-16th century. In the 1990s, it was converted into an accommodation facility. Since 2012, the large rooms have been renovated, equipping them with every comfort, taking care of both the internal environments, organized in large rooms on 3 levels, and the external ones, with the aim of creating the ideal place to stay for lovers of nature, tranquility and well being.
It is currently arranged as follows:
On the ground floor there is the kitchen, the restaurant with a large lounge, the lift room, two bathrooms with dressing room and a large external courtyard of approximately 1100 m2 where there is also a warehouse and a technical room.
On the first floor there is a large living room currently used as a bar, three rooms and two bathrooms with dressing rooms. This floor can easily be converted into a living area or into additional bedrooms in the event of interest for residential use.
On the second floor there are five bedrooms each with an en-suite bathroom.
It is possible to create a spa center as a usable thermal aquifer has been identified in the land, a technical report on this is available.
The road that leads to Contignano intersects with ancient transversal streets that lead to the city of Pienza and to the other splendid villages of the Val d'Orcia. The Val di Chiana is also very close and accessible: Chianciano Terme and Montepulciano are about 20 minutes away by car, the property can therefore be a starting point for cultural and food and wine itineraries.
Radicofani is a picturesque medieval village located in the province of Siena, in the Tuscany region, Italy. It stands on a hill about 800 meters above sea level, offering splendid panoramic views of the Val d'Orcia, an area renowned for its breathtaking landscape and for being a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The history of Radicofani is ancient and fascinating, dating back to Etruscan and Roman times. However, the village is particularly known for its imposing castle, the Rocca di Radicofani, which dominates the surrounding landscape.
The historic center of Radicofani retains its medieval character with narrow, paved streets, stone houses and important historic buildings.
Radicofani is also a stopping point on the Via Francigena, making the village a popular destination for modern pilgrims, as well as tourists wishing to immerse themselves in the history and beauty of Tuscany.
Radicofani 14 km
Siena 65 km
Perugia 80 km
Sea 113 km
Florence airport 155 km