LANCIMBALDO (Property ref. 000890)

General information

TYPE: Residential

CATEGORY: Country house, Estate, Villa, Farm

REGION: Tuscany

PROVINCE: Siena

COMMUNE: Castiglione d’Orcia

SURFACE BUILDING: about 700 sq m

LOT SIZE: about 2 hectares

Actual condition

Short description Ancient prestigious country house in exclusive, hilly position near the

charming, historic centre of Castiglione d’Orcia. The building has been

recently restored, the garden and the swimming pool are currently in

realization process (finalization expected for July 2008). Vicinity thermal

baths and golf course. The property which is steeped in character and charm,

enjoys timeless, panoramic views over unspoiled Tuscan countryside. Next

to a wealth of interesting and internationally well-known places.

Location Tuscany, Val d’Orcia. The estate Lancimbaldo is situated on an eminence,

in the heart of the most attractive area of Val d’Orcia, the famous and

singular UNESCO nature reserve based in the southern part of Siena. The

mansion, in spectacular hilly position, located along to the famous Pilgrim

Way Francigena, is only 4 km from the historic centre of Castiglione

d’Orcia. The access to the property from the main road is through about 430

m of gravel road in good condition.

The elevated position offers an amazing 360° view all over the extraordinary

landscape: the breathtaking, soft hillside and the waste fields which change

their colors at every season. Furthermore one can barely see the scenery of

the picturesque towns Castiglione d’Orcia and Pienza and the imposing

Monte Amiata, the highest defuse volcano of Italy.

Still today Castiglione d’Orcia appears like an untouched jewel of Tuscan

Middle Age, with its fortress which overlooks the whole territory.

Pienza, the birthplace of Pope Pius II and in 1996 declared a UNESCO

World Heritage Site, is a rare example of Renaissance town design and

famous for its richness of particular specialties. The estate is ideally located

and very well linked to the most important city centres of Val d’Orcia which

can be reached within a few minutes by car: for example Pienza (approx. 20

km), Montepulciano (approx. 27 km), Montalcino (approx. 20 km).

Furthermore the property is next to some exclusive, internationally well-

known thermal spa centres like Bagno Vignoni (approx. 4 km), Bagni San

Filippo (approx. 20 km) e Chianciano Terme (approx. 27 km).

In the course of the centuries, thanks to its proximity to the Francigena Way,

the mansion Lancimbaldo was a well-known place among the pilgrims and

travelers as hospitable inn and comfortable hostel.

The country house is furthermore well placed for communications.

Approaching from the south, the A1 motorway exit Chiusi - Chianciano

Terme is about 31 km away, approaching from the north the A1 motorway

exist Firenze Certosa or Chiusi is about 116 km away.

The nearest airports are Siena (at 55 km), Perugia (at 113 km), Florence (at

152 km), Pisa (at 214 km), Rome (at 200 km). In about five minutes by car

you can reach the nearest local town with all amenities: restaurants,

supermarkets, bank, post office, shops and pharmacy.

Description The country house has been carefully reconstructed and brought back to its

ancient splendor preserving the typical characteristics of local tradition and

architecture and retaining many original features.

The magnificent hilltop estate enjoys timeless, fabulous views over

unspoiled Tuscan countryside. The natural surroundings and the panoramic

view on Castiglione d’ Orcia and a large part of the nature reserve enrich the

property with charming details creating around it a kind of an imaginary

amphitheatre.

The property is set on approximately 2 hectares of land. A piece of this

ground could also be used for the cultivation of olive trees. It would be

possible to buy more land if required.

The building, with a total surface area of approx. 700 sq m, is divided into

two connected parts, one set out on two levels, the other one only on the

ground floor level. Access to the upper floor by outside stairs.

Ground floor level: approx. 420 sq m. First floor: approx. 190 sq m.

Basement: approx. 95 sq m. The house is actually divided in six separated

apartments, three on each floor.

These units are of different types and surfaces in order to satisfy individual

needs. One ground floor apartment has also an accessory portico. The

basement floor is suitable for various uses.

Due to its particular division the house could easily be changed into one

singular villa with several living rooms, bedrooms and so on. At this time the

property is in a process where it is still possible to adapt the interior fittings

to the personal taste.

Outside one can appreciate the particular stone construction which forms all

outer walls and provides an elegant and prestigious style. Following local

materials have been used inside: terracotta for the floor covering, wood for

beams, doors and windows and brick for the open firesides.

As cultivation for the green will be used typical Tuscan shrubs and trees.

The private parking area, adjacent to the building, will dispose of sixteen

spaces.

Condition and finishing The building inside and outside conditions are good. The building has

recently been reconstructed preserving the original characteristics of local

tradition and architecture and retains many original features.

Services and utilities The estate is provided with an electric and water servitude on the bordering

property which leads from the public source of supply to the buildings. The

property benefits also from an adjoining lake which can be used all year

round to irrigate the garden.

Town-planning state The original structure of the building has been reconstructed in accordance

with local planning permission laws. The estate has been provided with the

Habitability Certification in 2004.

Property details and eventual restrictions The property is registered to a legal entity. The property can be sold with

private residence concessions.

Use and potential The estates surface area and its unique setting make it highly versatile. It

would be an ideal permanent private residence or a high standard vacation

house for all those who wish to stay in a peaceful place surrounded by

uncontaminated landscape but don’t want to renounce to the convenience of

an easy access to a town centre.

Particulars: The prohibition on construction of buildings in the Val d’Orcia

nature park underlines the singularity of the Podere Lancimbaldo.

An early viewing is strongly recommended!

Location

Location

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Possibile project

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