Azienda TORRITA DI SIENA

A unique opportunity to buy into a 260 acre Estate in the heart of Tuscany - one hour from Florence, 40 minutes from Siena, less than one hour from the sea. The Estate is located below the historical Borgo di Montefollonico on the fringes of an area disignated as the artistic natural and cultural park of the Valdorcia. The 107 hectares (260 acres) that comprise the Estate are divided between lush forests, including a wild-mushroom reserve, arable land and extensive olive groves. The land offers gentle vistas of the surroundig area, Montepulciano dominates the eastern horizon; Montalcino is visible on the western horizon and due south, looming out of the far edge of the Valdorcia is Monte Amiata, whose geothermal springs nourish the renowned thermal baths nearby and which is a popular winter ski destination. Ten minutes from the medieval hilltop towns of Montepulciano and Pienza, both famed for local food and wine. Four architecturally interesting properties, to be restored according to your vision to create your Tuscan dream home - probably the last available in this beautiful, sought-after area. Each house has its own internal courtyard, potential for five to eight bedrooms and is surrounded by olive groves, cypresses and rollling Tuscan landscape. Set in its own plot of land, there is the opportunity to acquire more. Full design, planning and property restoration service available through the estate together with full property management and maintenance service. Distances : Rome 210 km, Florence 110 km, Pisa 165 km, Siena 55 km, Perugia 60 km, Bologna 195 km, Orvieto 52 km, Pienza 7 km, Montepulciano 7 km, San Quirico d`Orcia 17 km, Montalcino 32 km, Bagno Vignoni 17 km.