1750s Tuscan Villa with heated pool, solar energy, truffle - Siena
Authentic hunting lodge, historic features, guest house, air conditioning, electric car station, white truffle reserve, for sale south of Siena. Prime setting, just ten minutes south of Siena, in the heart of the Val d’Arbia and within easy reach of the Crete Senesi, Montalcino and the Val d’Orcia, this distinguished mid-18th-century country residence stands in a private yet convenient position, moments from local shops and amenities. Formerly the hunting lodge of a noble Sienese family, the estate enjoys views across the Tuscan countryside, framed by cypress avenues and Mediterranean planting. Extending to approximately 800 sq m (8611 sq ft), it features a casale arranged around an internal courtyard paved in natural stone, paired with a graceful three-arched former barn, and a two-story guest cottage. The casale ground floor retains magnificent vaulted terracotta ceilings, while the upper level is characterised by exposed timber beams. The accommodation is presently configured as five independent apartments within the main house, each offering one or two bedrooms, complemented by a charming two-storey guest cottage with a further two bedrooms. In addition, ancillary living areas and a traditional bread oven. The estate holds an agriturismo licence for 20 guests and benefits from an established international clientele with a weekly renting rate of 12.000 USD. The property is equipped with a 20 kW photovoltaic system providing sustainable energy and hot water production, alongside air conditioning, and an electric vehicle charging station. A panoramic heated swimming pool with jacuzzi, sun terraces and a volleyball court complete the leisure amenities. Of particular distinction is the private white truffle reserve within the woodland. The landscaped grounds extend to 4 hectares (10 acres), comprising formal gardens, pasture, woodland, and organically cultivated arable land. An estate of notable heritage and environmental sensitivity, combining renewable energy, agricultural potential and refined hospitality, all within immediate proximity to one of Tuscany’s most celebrated cultural centres.
