Property for sale in Tuscany, Italy

Charming portion of a stone farmhouse set in an ancient hilltop hamlet, set in spectacular countryside right on the border between wild landscapes of the famous Southern Sienese crete and the woodland Maremma. The hamlet of Pompana, of Etruscan origin was inhabited from the middloe ages until after the second World war. Restoration of the hamlet began in the 1970's and is now almost complete; it consists of a dozen properties, mostly second homes, owned by Italians and foreigners. The property is mostly south-facing and comprises; Ground floor - main entrance to hallway, bathroom, open-plan dining/kitchen area, bedroom with recessed shelving area, under-stairs storage, marble stairs from dining/kitchen area leading up to first floor. First floor - small living room with upstairs door to terrace; ceiling with wooden beams, bedroom (dual aspect), with restored archway and recess; ceiling with wooden beams, covered terrace with arches and old beams and steps leading down to the entrance of the property. In front of the property there is a grassed area ( 622 m2 ) with mature trees providing privacy and valuable shade in the summer months and a terrace with spectacular views of the countryside. There is also a utility room which includes water, central heating facilities and storage space.

Location
Property in an old, hilltop hamlet steeped in character within the municipal district of Murlo, Siena. Access to the property is via a white road of approx.700 metres in a good maintenance state. The nearest villages are Buonconvento which has amenities such as, banks, supermarket, restaurants and hotels and Murlo which has shops, restaurants, a hotel with pool and an Etruscan museum. Both places are approx a 10 minute drive away. The historic town of Montalcino is a 20 minute panoramic drive away through the Brunello vineyards. The nearest train station is located in Buonconvento and the nearest airports are situated in Florence and Pisa. The nearest shop and restaurant are a 5 minute drive away in La Befa. The city of Siena is within easy reach ( 40 min. drive ) The property is a 1 1/2 hour drive from Perugia and the Adriatic coast, 45mins from Mount Amiata, 30 mins from Pienza and the thermal baths of Bagno Vignoni and 1 hour from Lake Trasimeno.



Utilities
The property has all modern facilities: electricity, mains water supply, phone connection, dual-system oil/wood-fired central heating. The electrical system needs rewiring.

Potential Land Use
Ideal as a holiday home and base to explore this fabulous area.
Further details available.