TUSCANY - FARMHOUSE SANT'ANSANO (Casale Sant'Ansano) - VALDORCIA NATURAL PARK - SAN QUIRICO D'ORCIA (SIENA)
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The farmhouse is situated within the natural park of Val d'Orcia, UNESCO heritage, along the Via Francigena, on the hill above Bagno Vignoni, famous thermal resort (with hotel and SPA open all year-round), which is reachable only in 5 min. The nearest town is San Quirico d'Orcia is only at 2.5 km, famous for the horti Leonini (beautiful gardens inside the walls) and the collegiate church. Just in 10 km we find Montalcino, very famous for the Brunello wine and the honey, and at the same distance you can reach Pienza, a Renaissance jewel, the city of Pope Pius II.
The mountain is only at 30 km away from the farmhouse, with the Monte Amiata, where you can ski all winter, and the sea is at 100 km, Castiglione della Pescaia, a beautiful fishing village.
Other distances: Siena 40 km, Florence 100 km, Perugia 120 km, Arezzo 80 km, Grosseto 80 km. The A1 highway exit Chiusi - Chianciano terme is at 35 km away, and Valdichiana is at 40 km.
The farmhouse is situated on the highest hill of the town of San Quirico d'Orcia and dominates it all around with a breathtaking view.
The property is located on the Via Francigena, a stage in the pilgrimage to Rome; it definitely lived the charm and culture of the past, that now preserves.
The farmhouse has a large main body, its front looks forward the Southwest, perfect for the right solar irradiation. It's on two levels very large, connected with an external stairway with a loggia in travertine. In the Cabreo, the Cadastre Survey, we find some details of the origin of the farmhouse that still exist, that is, the brick spur in the back and the four perfectly symmetrical windows, in addition to the Loggia with arches. In front of it there are some annexes with the parade and a beautiful oven with the entire vault made with hand-cut stone. Downstream we find an old rectangular cesspit of 160 m² with an edge of 20 cm in travertine sheer overlooking Val d'Orcia.
The farmhouse in total measures approximately 670 m² gross.
The courtyard is very beautiful, composed approximately of 4 hectares of land, and consists of:
Maps of Casale Sant'Ansano
Casale Sant'Ansano has ancient origins. It is thought that the first stones were laid in the 14th century, when it served as a chapel erected in honour of St. Ansano, who took refuge there with the intent to convert the local population, died martyr and later became Patron of the city of Siena.
This farmhouse belonged to a very important and historic Tuscan noble family and has been used for generations by this family that was one of the most powerful in Italy. It has been used as a summer residence because of its unique location both geographic and climatic.
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Localization
The farmhouse is situated within the natural park of Val d'Orcia, UNESCO heritage, along the Via Francigena, on the hill above Bagno Vignoni, famous thermal resort (with hotel and SPA open all year-round), which is reachable only in 5 min. The nearest town is San Quirico d'Orcia is only at 2.5 km, famous for the horti Leonini (beautiful gardens inside the walls) and the collegiate church. Just in 10 km we find Montalcino, very famous for the Brunello wine and the honey, and at the same distance you can reach Pienza, a Renaissance jewel, the city of Pope Pius II.
The mountain is only at 30 km away from the farmhouse, with the Monte Amiata, where you can ski all winter, and the sea is at 100 km, Castiglione della Pescaia, a beautiful fishing village.
Other distances: Siena 40 km, Florence 100 km, Perugia 120 km, Arezzo 80 km, Grosseto 80 km. The A1 highway exit Chiusi - Chianciano terme is at 35 km away, and Valdichiana is at 40 km.
The farmhouse is situated on the highest hill of the town of San Quirico d'Orcia and dominates it all around with a breathtaking view.
Property and Details
The property is located on the Via Francigena, a stage in the pilgrimage to Rome; it definitely lived the charm and culture of the past, that now preserves.
The farmhouse has a large main body, its front looks forward the Southwest, perfect for the right solar irradiation. It's on two levels very large, connected with an external stairway with a loggia in travertine. In the Cabreo, the Cadastre Survey, we find some details of the origin of the farmhouse that still exist, that is, the brick spur in the back and the four perfectly symmetrical windows, in addition to the Loggia with arches. In front of it there are some annexes with the parade and a beautiful oven with the entire vault made with hand-cut stone. Downstream we find an old rectangular cesspit of 160 m² with an edge of 20 cm in travertine sheer overlooking Val d'Orcia.
The farmhouse in total measures approximately 670 m² gross.
The courtyard is very beautiful, composed approximately of 4 hectares of land, and consists of:
- a farmyard naturally enclosed by centuries-old oaks
- an olive grove with approximately 150 productive plants
- a flat field adaptable to any solution (cultivation of wheat, vineyard, olive grove, possible horse riding ground or golf course)
- a wood with a small pond that descends the escarpment
Maps of Casale Sant'Ansano
The history of Casale Sant'Ansano
Casale Sant'Ansano has ancient origins. It is thought that the first stones were laid in the 14th century, when it served as a chapel erected in honour of St. Ansano, who took refuge there with the intent to convert the local population, died martyr and later became Patron of the city of Siena.
This farmhouse belonged to a very important and historic Tuscan noble family and has been used for generations by this family that was one of the most powerful in Italy. It has been used as a summer residence because of its unique location both geographic and climatic.
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