Val d'Orcia

In Tuscany, in the province of Siena, prestigious wine estate with luxurious resort and Spa for sale. The property offers a total of 15 bedrooms for the guests, a modern wellness center with all the comforts, an ample vineyard (25.0 ha registered as Chianti DOCG, Orcia DOC and Toscana IGT) and a private truffle ground (5.0 ha).

The resort is just 5km away from a small town with all the services and a stone’s throw from the Trasimeno Lake (28km; 40’). The most beautiful historical city of Tuscany are also at hand: the Etruscan Montepulciano (21km; 35’), the papal Pienza (31km; 45’) and the medieval Montalcino (48km; 1h).

In an open and sunny location not far from Buonconvento, at the entrance to the Val d’Orcia, renovated luxury villa for sale. The main building is the perfect blend of historical elements and modern comforts and has no less than 7 bedrooms, as well as a beautiful living area and in-house gym. The 9,175-m² park surrounding the building is landscaped in every detail and houses a 12 × 5 m swimming pool as well as a convenient parking area.

DESCRIPTION OF THE BUILDINGS

The villa (370 m² – 3,981 ft², 7 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms) has been entirely rebuilt in recent times to adapt the building to modern times and create welcoming and bright rooms. The building is divided into two living units, the larger one for the owners and the smaller one for the janitor and/or guests.

The master apartment (305 m² – 3,282 ft²) covers a large part of the building: from the porch at the front of the house one passes to a small entrance hall connected to the private office, the service bathroom and the large central living area with an open kitchen and pergola for al fresco dining/dinners. At the back of the building one moves on to the fitness area with bathroom and the technical room (also accessible from the outside). From the living room a staircase leads to the upper floor where there is the large master bedroom with walk-in closet, en-suite bathroom and exit to the loggia, four more bedrooms (one of them with en-suite bathroom) and two bathrooms.

The janitor’s apartment (65 m² – 699 ft²) is set in a corner of the building, with a totally independent entrance, and consists of a living area with kitchen on the ground floor, two bedrooms and bathroom on the first floor.

The building is equipped with underfloor heating/cooling system, powered by geothermal energy and further assisted by double-glazed windows and insulated roof. The video surveillance system ensures maximum security.

A short distance from the villa is a large agricultural warehouse (75 m² – 807 ft²) that could easily be converted into a lovely guest annex with a loft.

On the hills of Trequanda, not far from Sinalunga and Pienza, estate with buildings to be restored for sale. The property is located on the top of a hill, in a very panoramic position with views of the Valdichiana hills, and can be reached via an unpaved road in good condition.

The property consists of a rustic farmhouse (487 m² – 5,240 ft² divided into three apartments) with an attached early 20th-century neo-Gothic tower (206 m² – 2,216 ft²) and numerous agricultural buildings (1,134 m² – 12,201 ft² in total). The buildings, the residential ones in particular, are in need of major renovation and modernization, as they have been out of use for several years and have old installations.

The large volumes available (for which a change of destination could be considered subject to the opinion of the competent bodies) are very suitable if one wanted to start a receptive activity in one of the most renowned areas of Tuscany.

The farm covers a total area of 120.0 hectares (296.5 acres) and more than two thirds of it consists of woods (83.6 ha). The remaining area includes large portions of arable land (32.3 ha very suitable for planting vineyards) and an olive grove (3.7 ha). Two natural ponds allow irrigation for crops.

In the hills on the border between Valdichiana and Valdorcia, not far from Torrita di Siena and Sinalunga, wine estate with manor house for sale. The estate falls within the Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG production area and lends itself very well to be used as a luxury boutique hotel or event/ceremony location.

The manor house is a large stately building built in the 18th century over a pre-existing medieval convent, the structure of which can be seen today in the underground cellar. The building, renovated in 2007, now has four floors:

• Basement: historic cellars;
• Ground floor: large kitchen with fireplace and dining area, formal dining room with original fireplace, several living rooms, second dining room furnished with pieces that belonged to opera tenor Enrico Caruso, office, service bathroom and private Baroque-style chapel with original altar and early 20th-century organ;
• First floor: reading room, living room, dining room with fireplace, music room with piano that belonged to Caruso, billiard room, master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, six bedrooms, five bathrooms and two storerooms;
• Second floor: janitor’s apartment (entrance hall, kitchen, living room, three bedrooms, bathroom and laundry room).

The villa is accompanied by a 22,000-m² park dotted with ornamental plants and decorative elements. A short distance from the buildings is the 18 × 8 m swimming pool with white stone sunbathing area. The park is also the perfect setting for events and ceremonies, thanks to mostly flat surfaces overlooking the surrounding countryside.

The wine cellar, complete with equipment and facilities (aging, bottling, labeling), on the other hand, is located on the lower floor of what was once a barn (now in need of renovation and potentially convertible into a large unit with multiple guest apartments).

In a panoramic position on the hills between Val d’Orcia and Monte Amiata, historic villa with park for sale. The complex (over 800 m²) includes several buildings: the main villa, heart of the property, is fully restored and preserves the original finishes; the other buildings need renovation works instead and could be used to create several guest annexes. The 22,500-m² park surrounds the building.

The property is located on the edge of a small and characteristic medieval town (awarded with the Orange Flag of the Italian Touring Club) that can offer all basic services, reachable even on foot (less than 100 m). The proximity to thermal areas such as Bagni di San Filippo and Saturnia and the beauty of the surrounding places make this villa a property suitable for residential use but also interesting for a tourist accommodation project.

In the heart of a charming medieval village in the Val d’Orcia, not far from Pienza, cozy stone house for sale. The building, entirely renovated in recent times, still has most of the original features that make Tuscany’s historic buildings so charming, such as wooden beams, terracotta floors and exposed stone walls. The house is on three levels:

• Basement: dining/living area with kitchenette, sitting area and bathroom;
• Ground floor: entrance hall, dining room with kitchenette and large living room;
• First floor: three bedrooms with private bathrooms.

The internal layout of the house, with two separate entrances on the two lower floors, lends itself very well to creating two independent apartments so as to have a private space for any guests.

At the back of the building is a small paved courtyard (about 70 m²) surrounded by a small wall with a hedge, very private and suitable for pleasant outdoor moments in company.

In a very panoramic position on the rolling hills of Val d’Orcia, 542-m² luxury restored villa with swimming pool and olive grove. The property includes 7 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms and has been finely restored to preserve its rustic look without giving up on modern comforts. All around the country house there are 3.9 hectares of land with an olive grove.

The villa (542 m² – 5,832 ft², 7 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms) is laid over three floors as follows:

• Basement: two bedrooms, bathroom, technical rooms, laundry room, pantry and garage;
• Ground floor: entry with guest bathroom, double living room, dining room with open-space kitchen, veranda/game room with exit to the courtyard, wardrobe, two bedrooms and bathroom;
• First floor: sitting room, two bedrooms with en-suite bathroom, bedroom and bathroom.

The courtyard right in front of the farmhouse, enclosed by a stone wall, accommodates a nice barbecue for outdoor dining.Just below the main courtyard, another terrace houses the 10 × 8 swimming pool.

There was in the past a stone outbuilding near the farmhouse: this small barn was demolished since it was no longer recoverable and its volume could be exploited to create another small annex.

The farmhouse is surrounded by roughly 3.8 hectares of agricultural land, laid over the rolling hills of Val d’Orcia. Approximately half of this surface is covered by an olive grove (1.6 ha with 150 trees) while the remaining land is registered as arable and grazing land.

On the hills of Maremma, not far from the medieval towns of Roccastrada and Civitella Marittima, restored villa with swimming pool and small vineyard for sale. The house is located in an extremely panoramic position within a protected nature area, with views as far as the hills of the Val d'Orcia.

The building (280 m² – 3,013 ft²) is made of stone and has been recently renovated with interventions aimed at energy improvement (class A4). In the basement there are two large service rooms, accessible by a ramp paved in old terracotta slabs: here there is a convenient garage and a room that is used for the storage of oil and wine. One could also convert the basement into a wellness area with a gym.

The actual house, on the other hand, is on the two above-ground floors: the living area occupies the entire lower level and is a single, large open space with sitting room, dining area and open kitchen. Ascending to the upper level via a design staircase leads to the sleeping area consisting of three bedrooms with private bathrooms.

In terms of services, the house is connected to the Fiora aqueduct and mounts a 6-kW photovoltaic system that covers most of the building's energy needs, including the heat pump for the cooling and heating system. The alarm and video surveillance system ensures privacy and security.

EXTERIOR

The building is surrounded by a well-maintained 1,100-m² garden that also houses the beautiful 10 × 3 m infinity pool lined with gray stone and a canopy used as an outdoor dining area with panoramic views. Two wells ensure plenty of water for irrigation.

The farmland stretches for about 4.9 hectares and includes a small vineyard (4,000 m² of Sangiovese and Ciliegiolo varieties) and an olive grove (1.3 ha), both cultivated organically, which ensures a high-quality and sustainable product. The remaining area is covered to varying degrees by arable land, orchard, forest and chestnut grove.

This stunning apartment spans the entire first floor of Palazzo Batignani, what had formerly been the building’s noble apartment. The construction of the building, or rather the complete renovation resulting in the amalgamation of the original medieval structures that gave rise to the palazzo, dates back to the 16th century. The house is part of a condominium (recently established) with five units in total.

The house faces southeast with views of the hills covered in Vino Nobile vineyards, the lakes of Montepulciano and Trasimeno and beyond to the peaks of the Apennines, while to the northwest it faces the main avenue of the historic center of Montepulciano, from which it has access to and attends the processions and celebrations of the Bravio delle Botti di Montepulciano, right within the contrada of Cagnano.

Within walking distance of the dwelling are restaurants, bars, theater, grocery stores, bakeries, and any other services, including schools.

On the hills between Montepulciano and Torrita di Siena, in a very quiet and reserved position, estate with Agriturismo and 18.5 ha of DOCG vineyard for sale. The property has been finely restored and the Agriturismo includes a restaurant and 34 guest bedrooms.

EXTERIOR AND WINE PRODUCTION

The estate covers some 63.0 hectares (155.7 acres) on the hills north of Montepulciano. Excluding the gardens surrounding the farmhouses (1.6 hectares in total), the estate primarily has a large vineyard registered for Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG (9.3 ha) and Chianti DOCG (9.2 ha):

• Vineyard surface: 18.5 ha
• Varieties: Sangiovese, Canaiolo, Mammolo, Colorino, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
• Altitude: approx. 300 m asl
• Training: Guyot, pruned-spur cordon (3,500 – 5,000 vines / ha)
• Soil composition: clayey, rich in potassium, yellow sands of tufaceous origin
• Yearly production: 937 hl (125,000 bottles)

At the same time, the estate also has an olive grove (approx. 1.0 ha) and large areas of arable land (39.6 ha) characterized by excellent exposure and very suitable for planting new vines. Small portions of woodland (about 2.1 ha) surround the buildings and ensure privacy and silence.

DETAILS OF PRODUCED WINES

• Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG Riserva: 20,000 bottles
• Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG: 50,000 bottles
• Rosso di Montepulciano DOC: 30,000 bottles
• Toscana Rosso IGT: 15,000 bottles
• Vinsanto del Chianti DOC: 2,500 bottles