Countryhouse/Farmhouse for sale in Tuscany, S
In the heart of the Crete Senesi, in the municipality of Asciano and a short distance from Rapolano Terme, lies this charming rural complex, entirely in need of restoration, set in a landscape of rare beauty and extraordinary tranquility.
The property is reached by a private unpaved road, well maintained and reserved exclusively for the owner of the estate and for another property located about 1.5 km away, which holds the right of way.
Formerly inhabited by farming families until 1966, the complex stands as a valuable testimony to 18th-century Tuscan rural architecture, built upon earlier structures of medieval origin, traces of which are still clearly visible in the foundations. The history of the place is deeply connected to the surrounding territory: it is believed that the original nucleus may have served as a watchtower for the nearby castle of Montebello, already documented in the 12th century, in a commanding position over the valley below and the crossroads that runs through it. The complex is also fully recorded both in the Leopoldine Cadastre of 1765 and in the Napoleonic cadastre of 1805.
The property comprises two separate buildings. The main building is a brick structure arranged over two levels, once used as a farmhouse with spaces also intended for storage, with a total surface area of approximately 350 sq m.
Next to it is a stone agricultural annex, also on two floors, of approximately 70 sq m, formerly used as a stable and pigsty, which retains an authentic and tactile character of great appeal, probably built with recovered materials from the ancient fortification.
The property is completed by the old access courtyard, which still defines the external heart of the estate, a surrounding plot of land of approximately 10,000 sq m, and a distinctive rainwater collection basin, the traditional "fontone", excavated in clay.
The public water and electricity networks are located approximately 100 metres from the property, facilitating future connection works as part of the restoration project.
The property is in a derelict state and requires complete restoration. However, this condition offers a rare opportunity for those wishing to create an authentic and personal project, with ample freedom for architectural and design interpretation.
Thanks to its privileged location and the complete design freedom offered by its current condition, the property is ideal for creating a charming residence, suitable both as a private home and as an exclusive country house for high-end holiday rentals. The presence of the outbuilding also allows for the creation of independent guest accommodation or spaces dedicated to hospitality activities, fully enhancing the potential of the estate.
The location is one of the most outstanding features of the property: panoramic, dominant and private, surrounded by an unspoiled natural setting of olive groves, organic cultivation, woodland and Mediterranean scrub. Privacy is absolute, while still ensuring easy access by car.
From here, it is easy to reach some of the most renowned destinations in southern Tuscany, starting with the Crete Senesi and extending to art cities such as Siena (35 minutes, 32 km), Arezzo (55 minutes, 52 km) and Pienza (55 minutes, 52 km). The nearest town, well known for its thermal baths, is Rapolano Terme, just 15 minutes away (8.5 km).
The most easily accessible airports are Perugia (1 h 20 min, 9 km), Florence (1 h 30 min, 108 km), Pisa (2 h, 148 km), and Rome (2 h 30 min, 226 km).
The Great Estate group carries out, on every acquired property, a technical due diligence through the seller’s appointed technician, enabling us to gain a thorough understanding of the urban planning and cadastral status of each estate. This due diligence report may be requested by the client upon expressing genuine interest in the property.
The images in the listing include illustrative renderings intended to provide an idea of the farmhouse’s potential and how it could look once renovated.
