Historical estate dating back to 1800 in the heart of the mediaeval village of Casale Marittimo

Between Siena and Monteriggioni, surrounded by the timeless charm of the Tuscan hills, we offer for sale a splendid Relais; an oasis of elegance and well-being, where history and nature meet in perfect harmony. This thousand-year-old residence, finely restored, welcomes guests in its eight luxurious suites, offering enchanting views of Siena and the surrounding landscape. The restaurant celebrates authentic Tuscan cuisine, while the spa, L'Eremo del Benessere, invites you to a regenerating journey of tranquility and relaxation. The Antica Dimora can accommodate up to 30 guests in a romantic and timeless atmosphere. Its eight suites, with stone and brick walls and exposed wood-beamed ceilings, combine historic charm with modern comforts. A journey through the authentic flavors of Tuscany, where every dish is a harmony of taste and authenticity; the pleasure of good food comes from the careful selection of fresh ingredients, many of which are grown in the exclusive BiOrto. The Eremo del Benessere is an oasis of tranquility and harmony, nestled in the farmhouse's ancient dungeons. The sound of running water, the enveloping fragrances, and the gentle warmth of the sauna and thermarium create an intimate and rejuvenating atmosphere. The historic residence, dating back to the year 1000, stands on the slopes of Monte Maggio, a few kilometers from Monteriggioni, immersed in a landscape steeped in centuries of history. Surrounded by 50 hectares of pristine nature, the Relais was lovingly renovated between 2006 and 2013, respecting the essence of the place. Every stone, every beam, every detail tells a story of authenticity and tradition. The property is accessible via an ancient road, part of the historic Via Francigena; an ideal starting point for exploring the region's wonders. Farm visits and tastings, horseback riding, nature hikes, truffle tours, thrilling hot air balloon flights, bicycle and Vespa rentals, and private transfer services are available, allowing you to explore the region in complete freedom. Distances: 15 km from Siena - near Chianti (20 km) and Val d'Orcia (50 km) - 65 km from Florence.

Situato tra Firenze e Siena, su un ramo dell'antica Via Francigena, il Borgo che presentiamo domina il paesaggio circostante. La collina che lo accoglie guarda negli occhi le torri di San Gimignano; sorge in uno dei siti storicamente e culturalmente più importanti della Val d'Elsa ed è noto come uno dei borghi più belli e interessanti della Toscana. Riviste nazionali e internazionali ne hanno parlato per le sue indiscutibili ed evidenti caratteristiche di valore storico, culturale e paesaggistico; uno studio della crescente clientela culturale saprà dargli la giusta valorizzazione. Documentata fin dal X secolo e quasi certamente di origine etrusca, agli inizi del XVI secolo era nota come una sontuosa villa di proprietà dell'alto prelato Paolo Cortesi, umanista di grande valore, che ne fece un centro di studi umanistici e la residenza propria con il nome di Castrum Cortesianum. Qui istituì una biblioteca privata ad uso pubblico e un cenacolo dove accogliere studenti e studiosi dell'epoca, tra cui Paolo e Lorenzo Dè Medici, i duchi di Ferrara e Urbino, Pico della Mirandola, Angelo Poliziano, papa Paolo III e papa Giulio II. Fu qui che Cortesi compose e diede alle stampe la sua preziosa opera "De Cardinalatu", pietra miliare della letteratura umanistica. Ancora oggi, Castrum Cortesianum è menzionato nei libri di letteratura italiana. Il compendio immobiliare è suddiviso in più unità immobiliari ed ha una superficie complessiva di circa 3.000 mq, oltre al terreno circostante di 58 ettari composto da bosco ceduo, seminativo, uliveto, vigneto e coltivazioni varie, tra cui lavanda e zafferano (DOP).  La porzione più qualificante della proprietà, così come è stata ristrutturata, è stata per molti anni adibita ad attività agrituristica, naturale vocazione del Borgo. Questa proprietà, che si compone di due edifici principali, ovvero la struttura ricettiva con tettoia, forno, piscina e solarium, e l'abitazione residenziale, per una superficie catastale complessiva di 960 mq, è stata oggetto di un attento restauro conservativo durato circa 9 anni (dal 1994 al 2002); esso è stato condotto con particolare attenzione alla conservazione della bellezza e dell'autenticità del luogo, utilizzando materiali antichi e di recupero di pregio. Nell'esecuzione del restauro non si è intervenuti sulle murature preesistenti e portanti, che hanno conservato intatto l'impianto architettonico certamente risalente al XV secolo e, in alcune parti strutturali, al Medioevo. -The property, which is intended as accommodation, has a surface area of approximately 530 square metres and is spread over 3 levels. The spaces, spacious and relaxing, those of the old country dwellings, with the floors and ceilings in old handmade terracotta tiles, the travertine staircase dating back to the Renaissance period, the chestnut beams, the arches of the large halls, the ribbed vaults and the cosy fireplaces, suggest the idea that time has stood still.  On the top floor, in the medieval tower, is the “Cortesiana” suite, a prestigious and panoramic room of 67 square metres, comprising living room with fireplace, kitchenette, large double bedroom with bathroom with “Devon” bathtub. All 5 double bedrooms with en suite bathroom are equipped with air conditioning/heating, mosquito nets and double glazing and enjoy a splendid view of the towers of San Gimignano. A system is installed in each room to allow diffused music to be played. Everything is enhanced by a garden full of flowers in spring and the pergola near the swimming pool where you can cool down on hot summer days.   -The manor house spreads over 2 floors with a cadastral surface area of 430 square metres and includes a portico and loggia that is partly verandahed and supported by original round columns. It has been converted from an old medieval tower house and is surrounded by a garden and overlooks a large farmyard with an antique terracotta floor of about 300 sqm. It is in excellent structural and maintenance condition. -Also here we can focus and admire ancient details starting from the floor taken from a 15th century church, the interior walls completely in stone, an underground vault where in ancient times wheat was harvested, and a medieval cellar from which, as documented in some historical texts, an underground tunnel departed that connected Castrum Cortesianum to San Gimignano.  Inside, the living area consists of a living room with fireplace and kitchen side, sitting room and study in addition to a laundry room and service bathroom; on the upper floor we find the sleeping area with the 3 bedrooms, one of which with fireplace and the master bedroom with splendid external loggia.   -The hamlet also consists of residential buildings to be renovated and annexed units such as pigsties, warehouses, direct and indirect accessory rooms and sheds for a total area of approximately 1500 sqm. This complex offers ample possibilities for use in a redevelopment project.   -All'interno del complesso immobiliare troviamo un ulteriore manufatto restaurato ad uso residenziale, articolato nella sua composizione architettonica in quanto chiesa sconsacrata, di origine molto antica, con affreschi e reperti storici, adibito ad ampio soggiorno/soggiorno con annessa cucina nell'ex canonica e ulteriori locali di servizio oltre ad una zona living al piano superiore e ad un giardino esclusivo. Questa è una delle parti più antiche del Borgo e la presenza di una semplice chiesa a navata unica è segno di grande importanza storica e culturale, perché identificava un 'popolo'. Su un'ala del borgo, troviamo un ulteriore fabbricato rurale fatiscente, ovvero un antico fabbricato agricolo (censito nel catasto Leopoldino del 1830) che necessita di un completo restauro. La proprietà gode di una posizione relativamente isolata rispetto al resto del compendio e gode di una vista panoramica molto aperta grazie al vasto terreno pianeggiante antistante coltivato a lavanda e ulivi. Su questa proprietà è stato sviluppato un progetto per il restauro e la ristrutturazione di un fabbricato rurale per la creazione di una struttura ricettiva.    Immaginare questo Borgo completamente restaurato, con gli edifici dalle facciate a vista ben restaurate, la strada opportunamente asfaltata, la giusta illuminazione, la valorizzazione degli scorci paesaggistici è oggi un'operazione che si fonda su una concreta e auspicabile fattibilità urbanistica, culturale ed economica.   Distanze: 5 km da San Gimignano - 37 km da Volterra - 38 km da Siena - 53 km da Firenze - 70 km dalla Costa degli Etruschi.  

Villa for a total area of ​​1000 square meters surrounded by greenery 2 hectares of land hosting a beautiful pool. The property enjoys astrategic position, because it is surrounded bythe typical vegetation of that area and is only a few minutes away from the suggestive Costa degli Etruschi, from which it is possible to reachappreciate the clear sea and the wide beach. The villa is on four levels. The basement is reachable from the large external square that thanks to internal stairs connect it to a large garage and some technical shed.The interiors are occupied by large spaces which includes two living rooms, two dining rooms rooms, a kitchen, ten bedrooms. Seven bathrooms and other rooms. On the first floor it is also a large terrace overlooking the surrounded landscape from which we can see a marvellous view. On the first floor, thanks to stairs, you can access an attic that it hosts two further bedrooms and a bathroom. On the ground floor, at the rear of the building, there is an apartment with an independent entrance. lt is consists of a bedroom, a bathroom, a dining roomroom with kitchenette and an attic. The property, unique of its kind, is 58 km from the Galileo Galilei International Airport of Pisa (PI), and 7 km from the Cecina (LI) railway station.

 We offer a charming 17th century village located on a ridge accessible via a charming cypress-lined avenue, a few kilometers from Volterra, with a breathtaking panoramic view of the city-state of ancient Tuscany. This village, which was once home to a hospital in the Middle Ages and later joined in 1383 to the Santa Maria Maddalena Hospital of Volterra, offers an atmosphere rich in history and charm. The property includes a manor house dating back to 1600, an adjacent building originally dedicated to the curators of the lands and an additional building used as a barn. The whole is surrounded by a large park with centuries-old trees, where the relaxation area with swimming pool is located, positioned in a strategic point of the garden to enjoy a spectacular view of the Val d'Era and the Church of San Giusto, one of the main points of tourist and photographic interest in the Tuscan countryside.  The main villa, of about 600 square meters, is spread over three levels and is an example of elegant residential architecture of the time, embellished with frescoes and antique furnishings. This property with a unique charm was chosen as personal recidence for several seasons by Luchino Visconti and Helmut Berger. On the ground floor there is a large frescoed entrance hall, two living rooms, a dining room, a large living room, a games and cards room with private bathroom, as well as a terrace covered with climbing plants. The floor is completed by two bathrooms, a double bedroom with en suite bathroom and a spacious kitchen with pantry, both positioned in such a way as to keep odors away from the living areas. A staircase in the entrance hall leads to the first floor, where we find a further living room and seven bedrooms, each with en suite bathroom and closet. In the basement, accessible from the kitchen or from the back of the villa, there are large cellars of about 100 square meters, which can also be used as a garage, and a bathroom with access to the driveway at the back.  Next to the villa, via a pretty pergola-covered driveway with climbing plants, there is another house of about 130 square meters on two levels, more recent, dedicated to the curators of the surrounding land. On the ground floor there are splendid cellars of 80 square meters with large cross vaults, while on the first level there are five bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen and a large living room.   A charming barn of about 90 square meters completes the property. The estate extends over about 10 hectares of land, with 3 hectares dedicated to the production of oil, thanks to about 600 centuries-old olive trees.    A small lake with a belvedere at the entrance to the road that leads to the village further enriches the landscape, as does a suggestive natural spring called "La Fantaccia", immersed in the surrounding wooded areas. For parking there are about 10 spaces available in front of the main entrance and an additional area at the back.   Distance from Volterra (PI) for 5 Km; from Pisa airport (PI) for 68 Km; from the sea for 43 Km; from Florence for 87 Km; from Siena for 61 Km. Through our partner KEYS TOSCANA, our turnkey service and our team of professionals will be able to assist you throughout the entire design and construction process. www.keystoscana.com   We're available to accompany you on a tour of this very interesting property, provide you with detailed documentation, and support you throughout the entire buying and selling process. We look forward to hearing from you. Thank you.