The Rediscovered Castle: Former Castle With Botanical Garden And Olive Grove

Imagine waking up among the hills of Maremma, crossing the cypress road, and finding yourself in a village that retains traces of an ancient castle: the House in Borgo Lattaia is a unique property: 3 independent apartments, an exceptional botanical garden, and 4.24 hectares of land with 450 olive trees. A rare opportunity: few historical properties as complete as this are on the market. Located in Lattaia, about 4km from the hamlet of Sticciano (primary services) and 20 minutes from Grosseto, this property occupies an 18th-century complex arranged around the ancient manor house that once was the primitive medieval castle.
The main structure is spread over 3 levels with a total living area of about 541 m² (total area ≈ 614 m²) and includes three apartments with independent entrances—an ideal solution for a large family or for those wishing to start a charming accommodation facility.
The master apartment (ground floor + first floor) offers a kitchen, two living rooms, a bathroom, and a storage room on the ground floor; the first floor, connected by an internal staircase, has four bedrooms, a hallway, and a bathroom. It is completed by an external veranda, a laundry room, and a private courtyard.
The large apartment on the second floor features a terrace, kitchen, study, two bedrooms, a bathroom, and a mezzanine.
The smaller first-floor apartment consists of a living room with a kitchenette, a bedroom, and a bathroom.
Features and strengths: a garden of extraordinary botanical value with rare specimens (silk tree, ancient red oaks, white poplars), a beautiful orchard, a pergola with a centuries-old vine, and the millenary olive tree under protection. Land of 4.24 hectares divided into the main courtyard (≈6,000 m²), olive grove (≈450 trees), forest, and arable land. A 45 m deep artesian well and a water collection pit; nearby flows a stream—water will not be lacking.
The property currently also hosts an elevated pool fed by the well. The property also includes a partially ruined portion of 43 m², perfect for a restoration project (or to create a historical gastronomic corner). This represents a valuable opportunity—limited intervention compared to the potential profit related to transformation into an accommodation facility or residential enhancement.
Facilities: wood-burning fireplaces, a GPL tank, and a 350 L solar system.
Historical properties like this rarely appear on the local market. Visits available by appointment only, don’t miss the chance! During the visit, we will tell you the story of the century-old pergola and the millenary olive tree that watches over the farmhouse.
Call now and come walk among centuries of stories ready to be rewritten.

LOCATION:
Roccastrada is a charming Tuscan village, perched on a trachyte rock base, rising about 475 meters above sea level. The ancient core still retains its medieval appearance, with cobbled alleys, panoramic views, and picturesque characteristic corners.

Towards the slopes, around the state road, a modern center has developed with residential buildings, commercial spaces, and public services. Here you can find the town hall, the library, the Teatro dei Concordi, the ”Massimo” cinema, and the Parco del Chiusone.

The municipal territory is vast and varied: part of it lies in the Maremma plain and part in the Metalliferous Hills. There are alternating oak, chestnut, and turkey oak woods, vineyards, agricultural lands, and pastures, in addition to smaller watercourses like the Farma stream, which crosses the valley and is one of the most precious environmental points of the territory.

Roccastrada and its hamlets (Roccatederighi, Sassofortino, Sticciano, Torniella, Montemassi, Piloni) preserve medieval testimonies, castles, and abbey ruins, as well as memories of the mining activity that characterized the area in the past. The location offers splendid views over the Grosseto Maremma, the Sienese hills, and Mount Amiata, earning the village the reputation of a ”panoramic balcony” over Tuscany.

The aspects that make the area particularly attractive for a property include:

privacy and tranquility in an authentic rural setting
dominant panorama and historic village atmosphere
richness of landscape, historical, and naturalistic elements
proximity to essential services and main connections to Grosseto, Siena, and the coast

Main distances:

Grosseto: approx. 36 km – 30/35 minutes by car
Massa Marittima: approx. 23 km
Gavorrano: approx. 23 km
Siena: approx. 37 km
Sea (Grosseto coast): 30/40 km – 30/50 minutes by car
Rome: approx. 160/170 km