Renovation projects & Investments

On the hills between Tuscany and Umbria, not far from Cortona and Lake Trasimeno, a rustic stone house for sale to be renovated. The property (70 m², dating back to the mid-1700s) is a typical Tuscan-style stone farmhouse and spans two levels for a total of five rooms: these still retain much of their original features (stone floors on the ground floor, fireplace on the first floor…) and during renovations a new layout of the spaces could also be decided. On the roof of the building, there is a beautiful panoramic terrace (15 m²) with a view of the countryside, while the building has a small plot of land (about 280 m²) for outdoor relaxing moments.

CLOSEST CITIES AND TOWNS

Closest services (7km; 15’), Tuoro sul Trasimeno (19km; 30’), Cortona (21km; 35’), Passignano sul Trasimeno (25km; 40’), Magione (28km; 45’), Umbertide (28km; 40’), Città di Castello (44km; 50’), Perugia (47km; 1h), Montepulciano (49km; 1h), Pienza (67km; 1h 25’), Florence (141km; 2h 15’)

CLOSEST AIRPORTS

Perugia San Francesco (59km; 1h), Firenze A. Vespucci (152km; 2h), Pisa G. Galilei (212km; 2h 45’), Bologna G. Marconi (233km; 2h 55’), Roma Ciampino (235km; 3h 10’), Roma Fiumicino (248km; 3h)

In a panoramic position with view over the town of Umbertide, farmhouse to be restored with annex and land. The property (438 m²) needs consolidation and modernization work but still has all the original finishes. The farmhouse currently houses 8 rooms, while the shed could be converted into a small guesthouse with 2 bedrooms. The 8.1 hectares of land include an olive grove and could accommodate a swimming pool.

The presence of numerous bedrooms, many of which with totally independent access, make the property very suitable for use as an accommodation business, not to mention its very convenient location close to a town.

The services are all available in Umbertide (5km; 10') but the proximity to the junction of the E45 motorway makes it possible to reach the historic towns of Umbria in less than an hour (Gubbio, Città di Castello, Perugia, Assisi, Todi...).

In a very panoramic and quiet location in the Casentino mountains, not far from Talla, rural hamlet to be restored with 112.2 hectares of land for sale. The buildings are located on a rocky outcrop at the confluence of two streams, and the original nucleus of the settlement most likely dates back to the 7th century, when the small church was built: the area was part of the Byzantine possessions, a last offshoot of the so-called “Byzantine corridor” that connected Ravenna to Rome, and the Greek influence on the church is evident. The road leading up to the property is part of that connecting artery that once united the Cassia Vetus (nowadays the Setteponti Road) and the Flaminia Minor (then called Via Romea once it enters Emilia-Romagna). From the property, Mount Penna, on which stands the Franciscan hermitage of La Verna, can be seen in the distance.

The buildings (more than 2,200 m² in total) were later added over the centuries and eventually encompassed what was most likely a small castle placed to defend the road between Casentino and Valdarno. The structure of the hamlet is oriented east-to-west so as to shelter the buildings from the cold winds from the north and denotes great attention to detail.

Importantly, the hamlet was inhabited until relatively recently: sixty people still lived there in the 1970s. One of the features that make the property very interesting is the presence of a virtually endless supply of water thanks to a very rich natural spring that has always bubbled up in the upper part of the estate.

The estate stretches for a total of 112.2 hectares (277.2 acres): of these, most are covered by the typical Casentino woods (80.0 ha that also include a chestnut grove) while the remaining area is devoted to arable land (19.8 ha) and pastures (11.7 ha). The presence of a large amount of water, both from the spring and from the two streams, opens the way for multiple possibilities of use of the farm.

Located on the Florentine hills, just 5 minutes from the historic Piazza di Careggi, this prestigious historic residence represents a rare opportunity for those wishing to live immersed in the Tuscan countryside without renouncing proximity to the city of Florence.

Derived from an ancient Renaissance posting station, the property retains an authentic character and timeless charm, developing over more than 600 m² of gross surface area. The villa is surrounded by a large private park of about 7.7 hectares, consisting of meadows, olive groves, and a forest that ensure maximum privacy and a highly suggestive natural setting.

Access to the property is ensured by two independent entrances leading to the villa, located centrally on the land. The garden, well-kept and spacious, hosts a 12 × 6 m swimming pool, a structure dedicated to a sauna, and a tennis court, offering a wide range of amenities for relaxation and free time. The property is completed by a greenhouse, various warehouses, toolsheds, and a car parking canopy.

The main villa is spread over two levels. The ground floor opens onto a large loggia that extends on two sides of the building, leading to large halls, a kitchen, a study, transitional environments, and a service bathroom. The first floor houses the sleeping area, composed of numerous bedrooms, several bathrooms, and an additional lounge with access to a characteristic loggia terrace.

The property also includes a guesthouse with a kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom, ideal for guests, and a service apartment consisting of a living room, kitchen, two bedrooms, and a bathroom, easily connectable to the main villa if necessary.

Although it is in good overall condition and without structural critical issues, the property can benefit from some maintenance interventions. The internal layout of the spaces also allows for easy subdivision into multiple housing units, making it particularly suitable for large families or income-generating projects.

A few kilometers from Osimo, not far from the famous Recanati and the crystalline coast of Numana, 93-hectare estate with eight farmhouses to renovate for sale. The property boasts numerous buildings (more than 4,300 m² in total, most to be renovated) that could be easily adapted for hospitality activities thanks to the presence of various independent farmhouses. The company offers great development potential for an agritourism-related hospitality business. The agricultural land includes an olive grove (1.2 hectares) which produces excellent olive oil.

The property is available with different options that allow maximum flexibility for the buyer:

• Entire property (Business center + land + farmhouses): € 4,900,000
• Only agricultural land: € 3,730,000
• Only farmhouses: € 1,230,000
• Individual farmhouses: see below

THE MAIN BODY

The business center (1,145 m² – 12,320 ft²), composed of annexes used for productive functions connected to agricultural activities, is located in a strategic and easily accessible position, ideal for activities related to the management of tillable land and running a structured farm. The property includes rural buildings for operational and logistical use, warehouses for storing equipment and products, as well as functional spaces for storing agricultural machinery.

One of the buildings is equipped with a photovoltaic system, which allows the production of renewable energy to support business activities, contributing to reduced management costs and improved overall energy efficiency.

The complex is suitable for different types of use, both for direct management and as an investment, thanks to the versatility of the spaces and the presence of already operational infrastructure, in a productive and well-organized agricultural context.

On the hills of Magione, not far from Lake Trasimeno in Umbria, farmhouse to be renovated with 49.6 hectares of land for sale. The building (over 600 m²) is structurally solid, with roofs recently redone and walls in excellent condition. The interiors, however, require complete renovation, which offers broad flexibility to the new owners. The proposed project involves dividing the farmhouse into nine independent apartments, designed for guest accommodations and transforming the house into a rental property. 

• Apt. A: living room, kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom;
• Apt. B: living room, kitchen, two bedrooms, and bathroom;
• Apt. C: living room with kitchen, two bedrooms, and two bathrooms;
• Apt. D: entrance, living room, kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom;
• Apt. E: living room with kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom;
• Apt. F: living room, kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom;
• Apt. G: living room, kitchen, two bedrooms, and bathroom;
• Apt. H: living room, kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom;
• Apt. I: living room, kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom.

Around the farmhouse, the flat land could be cultivated to create a private garden of 3,300 m² on which to also build a swimming pool. The rest of the property (about 49.3 hectares) is covered by woods that ensure great privacy and silence.

On the hills of the Tiber Valley, between Montone and Città di Castello, farmhouse to be restored with 8.5 hectares of land. The building has been consolidated and only needs internal finishing work: the current project envisages the creation of 4 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms in addition to a spacious living area on the ground floor. The land around the building (approx. 1,000 m²) offers sufficient space for the creation of a panoramic garden, and the coppice could provide wood for heating at a reduced cost.

The property can be reached via an unpaved road (1.4 km) that connects directly to the municipal road system, and the medieval town of Montone is just a 10' drive from the farmhouse: all basic services can be found there. The most notable cities of Tuscany and Umbria are within driving distance (Umbertide, Città di Castello, Sansepolcro, Perugia, Cortona, Siena, Florence...).

On the hills between Umbria and Tuscany, not far from Città di Castello and Cortona, rustic farmhouse with land for sale. The property is located in a very panoramic position, surrounded by woods and fields, and is perfect for those looking for a private home to relax in complete tranquility away from the hustle and bustle of city life.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY

The farmhouse (250 m² – 2,690 ft², 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom) is a rustic building spread over two floors, still divided in the old style with barns on the ground floor and the farmstead's residence on the first floor. The lower level consists of six rooms, currently used as cellars. The upper level, accessible via an external staircase, opens into a large living room. From here, access is gained to the kitchen and the sleeping area, which includes three bedrooms and a bathroom.

The guesthouse (66 m² – 710 ft², 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom) is created from what was once the property’s barn. Structured on two levels, it comprises a living area on the ground floor (living room and habitable kitchen) and a bedroom with bathroom on the first floor.

Near the buildings, there is also a small agricultural storage (75 m² – 807 ft²), very useful as a tool shed for garden tools.

Surrounding the house is a well-maintained garden of 1,400 m² with shading trees that offer pleasant outdoor relaxation spaces. On the eastern side of the property, there is an olive grove (6,000 m²) that produces excellent oil.

The remaining area is entirely covered by woods (about 2.4 hectares, including a small portion separated from the main body) which ensure privacy and confidentiality, as well as providing excellent opportunities for walks and excursions on foot or by bike.

In the hills of Umbria, not far from Perugia and in an area of rare beauty, impressive estate with medieval abbey for sale. The numerous buildings on the estate largely need restoration work, but the property boasts incredible development potential with the possibility of creating a high-level accommodation business (over 150 potential bedrooms) combined with the agricultural activity already in place.

The heart of the property is the beautiful 10th-century Benedictine abbey (over 6,500 m²). The building rose on the remains of a pre-existing Roman temple and reached its peak around the 12th century. Over the years, various bequests and donations meant that the abbey came to exert its influence over more than thirty towns and twenty castles in the Perugia area. The cloister and church visible today were built in the 13th century, and during the same period the same buildings were embellished with fine art and furnishings. Crisis began to set in at the end of the 14th century, and the abbey slowly became depopulated, until in 1602 it became the focal point of a large farm.

A group of Cistercian monks came to the abbey in 1749 and remained there continuously until the Unification of Italy, when the property was expropriated and sold.

The interior of the abbey still features original elements of rare beauty: the chapter house houses beautiful religious-themed frescoes from the late 13th century, while the church (dating back to the 14th century) still has the original altars decorated with frescoes by Bartolomeo Caporali and Fiorenzo di Lorenzo. In the basement, however, is the crypt, which is, to date, the oldest part of the abbey.

In the grounds of the abbey there are also 50 rustic buildings including farmhouses and agricultural outbuildings (over 27,000 m²): some of these (around twenty) have been renovated over the years and are in excellent condition, while the remaining ones are in need of restoration, consolidation and renovation. At the same time, the Master Plan of the Municipality of Perugia would allow the construction of new volumes within some areas of the property (roughly equal to those already existing) intended for tourist and accommodation activities.

On the hills of Chianti, not far from Castelnuovo Berardenga and Radda, 102.1-ha wine estate with manor villa and hamlet to be restored for sale. The property, which boasts an incredible history ranging from the Middle Ages to the present day, offers great potential for receptive tourist development to go hand in hand with wine production: in fact, the farm exploits 28.5 ha of vineyards to produce about 130,000 bottles of wine per year.

The renovation of the various buildings (over 4,500 m² in total) would pave the way for the creation of a luxury boutique hotel in a very renowned area of Tuscany, less than an hour from Florence and Siena: the convenient location and beautiful spaces (both indoor and outdoor) would also allow the property to be exploited not only for seasonal rentals but also as a location for events, ceremonies, conferences and corporate conventions.

Basic services are available in the nearby medieval village (1km; 2’) while for everything else you just need to reach Siena, less than half an hour's drive away. Tuscany’s best-known art cities (Monteriggioni, San Gimignano, Pienza, Montepulciano...) can all be reached in just an hour by car.