Description
Farmhouse of about 930 sqm total with pool and land in the countryside of the town of Montepulciano.
Description:
The ancient farmhouse is set on a hill in the countryside of Montepulciano and is structured as one large property that has seen multiple phases of construction over the years. The oldest block from around the 14th century is presented as an ancient stone farmhouse and has on two levels with internal connection two living areas, entrance hall, a livable kitchen, 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. On floor 3 there is an attic. In the more modern part rebuilt in the 1970s there is a large living room with a fireplace, 2 kitchens, a study, two bedrooms and a bathroom, as well as a large semicircular covered porch from which this part of the farmhouse is accessed. The two basement floors once housed a very large recording studio with library, gallery, office, storage rooms and halls. Still equipped as they once were, the two levels are built of concrete with an earthquake-resistant and insulated structure, with passages that also reconnect to the outside of the farmhouse. Concluding the property are two warehouses with external access, boiler room and a terraced floor accessed by a splendid marble spiral staircase inside a tower and offering panoramic views of the village.
Condition and finishes:
The property is in need of renovation being now uninhabited for some years, the general state is good counting on very high quality materials such as antique terracotta and wooden beams in the old part and valuable marble in the modern part. Stone exterior facade. The electrical system was redone 3 years ago, the other systems need overhaul. LPG tank will have to be replanted for radiator heating, presence of wells with project already explored for connection to municipal waterworks.
Outdoor space:
Outside the property boasts two gardens on two sides one of which houses the circular pool and some olive trees. The total land is about 8.5h fenced and includes 1h of vineyard, 2h of olive grove (with 180 plants), 2.5h of arable land and 3h of woodland.
Potential uses
The property lends itself to be an excellent solution as a first or second home for those looking for a historic farmhouse in the countryside without wanting to remain too isolated, but still having the right privacy and tranquility. It may also be optimal to be included in the touristic rental business.
Location & Lifestyle
Among the beautiful hills of Tuscany, in a quiet and sheltered position a short distance from the center of Sant'Albino (1 km) and 3km from that of Montepulciano, the property is inserted in the unique context between Val di Chiana and Val d'Orcia that offers unique possibilities in terms of tourism, food and wine and landscape, very close to highway links to Arezzo, Florence and Rome and direct links to Siena and Perugia. The main tourist centers in the area such as Montepulciano, Pienza, Cortona, Monticchiello and Bagno Vignoni are all within a radius of 40 km