A Charming 12th Century Medieval Tower Surrounded By Nature

Perched in a panoramic, commanding position overlooking the Arno Valley stands this authentic medieval tower dating back to 1115, originally built as a fortification and transformed in 1124 into a full-fledged defensive castle owned by the Guidi Counts of Poppi. The structure was completely and expertly renovated and partially rebuilt in 2015, carefully preserving the original 12th-century masonry, the building’s proportions, and the construction techniques of the era, transforming it into a refined private residence through the use of authentic materials such as stone and wood. The tower stands on a gentle hill nestled in the forest and surrounded by a park of about seven hectares of oak and chestnut trees, easily accessible via a concrete road in excellent condition. Outside, there is a well-maintained tree-lined garden from which, via a striking Corten steel staircase, one enters the spacious kitchen equipped with every amenity. Adjacent to the kitchen is a large open-concept space that includes a bedroom, a bathroom, and a study with a transparent floor offering a view of the ancient foundations set into the rock. The view of the valley is enhanced by a large panoramic window, while a second bedroom is also located on the ground floor. As you go up to the first floor, you’re greeted by a spacious open-concept area with high ceilings and exposed wooden beams that evoke the building’s former use as a watchtower. The space features a double bed, two single beds, an additional bathroom, and a room used as a laundry room and closet. The outdoor spaces are designed to allow you to fully enjoy the surrounding nature, featuring a Corten steel pergola next to the entrance, set up as a panoramic summer lounge, a cobalt-blue swimming pool set into the rock with a relaxation area on a spacious wooden deck, and an eight-person hot tub. The garden is dotted with small pools fed by spring water and features, right beneath the Corten steel staircase, a picturesque natural pond with fish. Additionally, there is an outdoor loggia with a wood-fired oven and a children’s play area skillfully integrated into the garden’s natural terraces. This property represents an exclusive dream home, ideal both as a charming private residence and as a high-end tourism investment, as it is already a successfully established lodging business.

The property enjoys a strategic location and is well connected to Tuscany’s main points of interest: it is located about 5 km from the historic village of Poppi, where all amenities are available, about 35 km from the Arezzo exit on the A1 highway, about 60 km from downtown Florence, about 65 km from Florence’s “Amerigo Vespucci” Airport, and about 95 km from Siena.