Description
In Tuscany, nestled in the hills of Val d’Orcia, in the hills between the small medieval town of Montichiello and the historic town of Pienza, 145-ha organic estate for sale. The property focuses its activities on tourist accommodation (two farmhouses) and sheep breeding. The buildings have all been renovated in Tuscan style and are in excellent condition.
Basic services are available in the beautiful medieval town of Montepulciano, which can be reached by car in less than ten minutes from the property. From the estate one can then quickly visit many of the most well-known and interesting towns in Tuscany (Montepulciano, Pienza, San Quirico d'Orcia, Castiglione d'Orcia, Chianciano Terme...).
DESCRIPTION OF THE BUILDINGS
Farmhouse San Cristoforo (175 sqm –1,883 sqft, 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms), currently inhabited by the owners, is on two levels:
- Ground floor: living room with fireplace, kitchen, dining room, bathroom and laundry;
- Second floor: four bedrooms and bathroom.
The farmhouse features a 12 × 6 m panoramic swimming pool, located a short distance from the building and surrounded by a terracotta sunbathing area.
Farmhouse Santa Caterina (80 sqm – 861 sqft, 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms) is currently used as an accommodation for the guests. This property has a large kitchen with large Tuscan-style hearth, two bedrooms, two bathrooms (one with Jacuzzi, one with shower/sauna) and laundry.
A few kilometers away is Farmhouse San Leonardo (235 sqm – 2,529 sqft, 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms), used as a guest accommodation and divided into two apartments, one on each level:
- Apt. A: kitchen, living room with fireplace and two bedrooms with private bathroom;
- Apt. B: kitchen with large hearth and two rooms with private bathroom.
Not to be overlooked, all bathrooms in the building are equipped with shower and/or Jacuzzi.
A large sheep barn (1,100 sqm – 11,836 sqft, 1 bathroom) with attached barn (390 sqm – 4,196 sqft) and a warehouse (140 sqm – 1,506 sqft) for vehicles and equipment complete the property.
EXTERIOR
The property includes about 144.7 hectares (357.5 acres) of land. Of these, more than half are registered as arable land (85.0 ha) and exploited for raising sheep. The remaining part (58.8 ha), on the other hand, is covered by woods and shrubs.
The free surfaces of the farm could be used to plant a vineyard since it is very suitable soil for vines, as evidenced by the excellent wines produced in Val d’Orcia. Alternatively, more traditional crops such as legumes, wheat and cereals would find ideal soil to express themselves to the fullest.
CLOSEST CITIES AND TOWNS
Monticchiello (3km; 5’), Montepulciano (6km; 10’), Pienza (13km; 20’), Bagno Vignoni (15km; 20’), San Quirico d’Orcia (19km; 25’), Castiglione d’Orcia (19km; 30’), Montalcino (32km; 40’), Castellina in Chianti (32km; 45’), Cortona (37km; 50’), Tuoro sul Trasimeno (40km; 45’), Siena (70km; 1h 10’), Saturnia (75km; 1h 45’), Monteriggioni (86km; 1h 15’), Firenze (113km; 1h 40’), Volterra (120km; 1h 50’), Roma (180km; 2h 20’)
CLOSEST AIRPORTS
Perugia San Francesco (79km; 1h 15’), Grosseto C. Baccarini (89km; 1h 30’), Firenze A. Vespucci (134km; 1h 45’), Ancona R. Sanzio (183km; 2h 20’), Roma Ciampino (193km; 2h 15’), Pisa G. Galilei (194km; 2h 20’), Roma Fiumicino (208km; 2h 20’), Bologna G. Marconi (215km; 2h 30’)
