Asciano, Tuscany 53041

A small and splendid hilltop village in the Crete Senesi, for sale: a portion of a farmhouse in an ancient village with several accessory rooms for a total of about 400 sqm, plus an exclusive courtyard and land of about 18 hectares. The property is entirely to be restored and is located in an excellent panoramic area with very little unpaved road to traverse. Location & Lifestyle The village of Chiusure sits on a hill at 6.8 kilometers south of Asciano. The small hamlet enjoys a privileged position and dominates the magnificent landscape of the Crete Senesi, characterized by phenomena known as biancane and calanchi formed by erosion of the clay soil by weathering. There is evidence of Etruscan and Roman presence in these zones; documents about Chiusure date from 715, when the village was around an ancient monastery dedicated to Saint Archangel in Luco, now disappeared. Not far from Chiusure lies the splendid Abbey of Monte Oliveto Maggiore, seat of the Olivetana Congregation, founded by Saint Bernard Tolomei in 1319. Other nearby points of interest include Asciano, San Giovanni dAsso, a small town famous for truffles, Pienza and the Val dOrcia, Montepulciano, and Siena just 40 km away. The highway exit is A1 Val di Chiana, 50 km away. Description The farmhouse portion is spread over two levels. On the ground floor are the ancient oven, the beautiful stable, several storage rooms, an exclusive internal courtyard, a small one in common, a parata with a re-roofed roof, a charming warehouse, and, a few meters away, another canopy and a large barn/granary. On the first floor is the habitable part consisting of: a large kitchen with a big fireplace, a storage room, a closet, a bathroom, four bedrooms, and a small living room with access to the terrace. The total area is about 400 sqm, plus a resecde of almost 1,000 sqm and fields of various crops of about 18 hectares. External spaces All exterior structures are stone and brick, located in a flat area with panoramic views of the Crete Senesi hills and the charming hamlet of Chiusure. Condition and finishes The property requires complete renovation both inside and out. Potential uses The property is perfectly suitable as a secondary residence or tourist/bed & breakfast.