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€ 860,000

AUD 1,244,076

GBP 718,014

USD 1,120,408

Property Description

€860,000

Region: Tuscany

Agency fees included:

Santa Maria: Tuscan Farmhouse Located in the magnificent Val D'Orcia area of Siena in Tuscany,Pienza and San Quirico. It is a 300 Meter farmhouse on 2 levels, which is maintained in the original beauty and lifestyle of Tuscan living.There is a barn of 160 meters also that can be turned in an other house as well ,the villa is now rented as a vacation rental property and produces income while the owners are not using it . Also hard to fine villas of this size in the area most are larger and in the millions. From this location it an easy day trip to Florence, Siena, Cortona, Montepulciano 20kms and Montalcino 20kms and Rome is only 1.5hrs away. Thermal Baths Bagni Vignoni 3kms. Area is a world heritage protected area Unesco so a reat investment as there is no further development in the area.      This area is one of the most sort after by the Italians as it has remained "unspoilt". Made famous by the photographers who photographed the area for postcards,books and calenders. The area offers so much due to it's closeness to Siena, Pienza, Montalcino,San Quirico; the antique thermal baths of Bagni Vignoni and San Fillipo. Numerous beautiful medieval villages that have been restored to perfection, yet still maintain their original beauty and lifestyle of the Tuscany of years gone by. The property is located between Pienza and San Quirico (9kms from each town). There is also a small village at 1.5 kms with a bar, Pizzeria and small goods. There are many superb restaurants in all these towns and also at 3 kms the antique thermal baths of Bagni Vignoni and the village boasting the Roman remains, enoteca's, restaurants, pizzerias, breathtaking views and quaint shops. Villa Santa Maria is located in the middle of a nature reserve full of pheasant, deer, hares, owls and other wildlife. At 20kms there are the towns of the Mount Amiata where you can also ski. The area is also a gastronomic heaven producing cheeses (famous pecorino cheeses of Pienza), fresh handmade pasta, some of the best and most noted wines of Italy,  the famous Porcini mushrooms, wild boar and the Chianina meat. The locals boast a love of their land, they are very hospitable, friendly and relaxed. The villages are charming, characteristic and full of history and culture. Small shops with local produce and artifacts line the shaded stone lined streets. For the wine lovers one can sit outside and taste the famous wines of the region at many of the enoteca ‘s and bars.  Driving through this area is a treat in itself, cyprus lined rolling hills spotted with medieval villages and towers. Large country homes and a constant changing landscape depending on the crops of the season.From Montalcino venture over the hill to discover the magnificent coast line of Marremma only 40mins drive. Perugia, Cortona and Arezzo are all within easy reach. Beautifully restored 300m2 on 2 levels, the house has a huge open living room that accesses the terrace with outdoor furnishings for dining and relaxing. 1 double bedroom and a full bathroom accessible from both the bedroom and living room. Stairs lead to the first floor with an open dining/ kitchen with high ceilings, wooden beams, original terracotta floors and open fireplace. To the RT there is a door seperating the sleeping area:2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom between them with tub/shower. To the LT another door with a further 2 bedrooms and bathroom with shower. There is a door from the dining room leading to the exterior staircase. The 3 bathrooms accessible from all rooms. (2 with bathtub/shower/bidet and handbasin;1 with shower, wc, bidet and handbasin) Tuscan country furnishings.All bedrooms have screens on the windows. Beautiful views of the medieval towns surrounding the property, the valley and fields. Mount Amiata is the backdrop.Pool with lounges. Garden: Typical of the area with cyprus trees, roses, lavender, ginestra and a large pine.

Meaghan Barr

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