Farmhous in Tuscany

2. LANCIMBALDO
(Property ref. 000890)
Actual condition
General information
Short description
TYPE:
Residential
CATEGORY: Ancient prestigious country house in exclusive, hilly position near the
Country house, Estate, Villa, Farm
REGION: charming, historic centre of Castiglione d’
Orcia. The building has been
Tuscany
PROVINCE: recently restored, the garden and the swimming pool are currently in
Siena
COMMUNE: realization process (finalization expected for July 2008). Vicinity thermal
Castiglione d’ Orcia
SURFACE BUILDING: baths and golf course. The property which is steeped in character and charm,
about 700 sq m
LOT SIZE: enjoys timeless, panoramic views over unspoiled Tuscan countryside. Next
about 2 hectares
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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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’ want to renounce to the convenience of
t
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!

6. Location
Location

7. Exterior shot 1 –actual condition
Exterior shot 2 –actual condition

8. Exterior shot 3 –actual condition Exterior shot 4 –actual condition
Interior shot 1 –actual condition Interior shot 2 –actual condition
Panorama

11. Possibile project
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