Asciano, Tuscany 53041

In the heart of the Crete Senesi, in the municipality of Asciano and a short distance from Rapolano Terme, lies this charming rural complex entirely in need of restoration, set within a landscape of rare beauty and extraordinary tranquility. The property is accessed via a well-maintained private dirt road, reserved exclusively for the landowner and another property located approximately 1.5 km away, which holds a right of way. Once inhabited by farming families until 1966, the complex represents a valuable example of 18th-century Tuscan rural architecture, built on earlier medieval structures, of which visible traces remain in the foundations. The history of the site is closely linked to the surrounding area: it is believed that the original core may have served as a watchtower for the nearby Montebello Castle, documented as early as the 12th century, in a dominant position overlooking the valley and the crossroads below. The property is also recorded in detail in both the Leopoldine Cadastre of 1765 and the Napoleonic Cadastre of 1805. The property consists of two separate buildings. The main building is a two-storey brick farmhouse, formerly used as a rural dwelling with storage spaces, for a total surface area of approximately 350 sqm. Next to it stands a stone agricultural outbuilding, also on two levels, of approximately 70 sqm, formerly used as a stable and pigsty, retaining a highly authentic and material character, likely built using reclaimed materials from the ancient fortification. The property is completed by the traditional entrance courtyard, which still defines the external heart of the estate, approximately 10,000 sqm of surrounding land, and a characteristic rainwater collection basin known locally as a fontone, carved into the clay soil. STATE And FINISHES The property is in a state of ruin and requires full restoration. This condition, however, offers a rare opportunity for those wishing to create a truly authentic and personal project, with great freedom of architectural and design interpretation. SERVICES And UTILITIES The public water and electricity networks are located approximately 100 metres from the property, facilitating future connection works as part of the restoration project. USES And POTENTIAL Thanks to its privileged location and the complete design freedom offered by its current condition, the property is ideal for creating a charming residence, suitable both as a private home and as an exclusive country house for high-end holiday rentals. The presence of the outbuilding also allows for the creation of independent guest accommodation or spaces dedicated to hospitality activities, fully enhancing the potential of the estate.