Tuscany, Siena, Siena, Italy

Stone farmhouse in need of renovation, with an olive grove, woodland and private garden, just a short walk from the centre of Cetona REF. CET324 In the heart of the Val di Chiana in the province of Siena, along the provincial road leading to the medieval village of Cetona — one of the best-preserved and most charming villages in southern Tuscany — lies Casale Ombra del Cipresso, a characterful country property waiting to be restored to its former glory. Built of stone and terracotta in the early 20th century, the farmhouse is spread over three levels, covering a total area of approximately 327 square metres, plus two cellars in the basement, a spacious terrace on the first floor, a veranda and an internal courtyard on the ground floor. The building’s square outline is softened by a loggia crowning the terracotta staircase leading to the upper floor, lending the structure the grace typical of Tuscan rural architecture. The interior, which requires a complete restoration, retains all the original features that make these farmhouses so sought-after: exposed beam and brick ceilings, antique terracotta floors and period fireplaces. The rooms, divided in keeping with the style of the period into two separate units on the ground floor, could easily be combined into a single residence or reorganised to suit the future owner’s requirements. The current layout comprises two cellars in the basement; on the ground floor, two independent flats — the first with a kitchen-diner, living room, bedroom and bathroom, the second with a basement room, bedroom, bathroom, storage room and hallway — as well as a garage, storeroom, courtyard with dual access and a utility room; on the first floor, three bedrooms, a study, a living room, a bathroom, a hallway and an 18-square-metre terrace; on the second floor, an attic divided into four rooms, which is partially habitable. Completing the property is a lush private garden shaded by tall cypresses and majestic pine trees, ensuring complete privacy despite its proximity to the town centre. The land, covering approximately 2 hectares, comprises woodland and an olive grove with 70 productive olive trees, as well as a private well that supplements the municipal water supply. Just 50 metres from a tarmac road and approximately 1 km from the amenities of Cetona town centre, Casale Ombra del Cipresso represents a genuine opportunity for those wishing to create a prestigious private residence or a holiday home immersed in the outstanding landscapes, historical and artistic heritage, and food and wine of southern Tuscany.