Historic country house with thirty-eight hectares and river frontage for sale in Murlo

Farmhouse for sale in Murlo, Siena. 655 sqm estate with 38 hectares, four apartments, 70 sqm lounge, path to the Petriolo Thermal Baths. Ideal for agritourism. General Description Immersed in the pristine tranquility of the Val di Merse, in a strategic position between the Sienese hills, the Val d'Orcia, and the Maremma, lies this extraordinary country estate of approximately 655 commercial square meters. The property, which represents a portion of a hamlet free on 3 sides, is surrounded by a vast land area of about 38 hectares that includes olive groves, vineyards, arable land, lush pine forests, and a picturesque direct view over the riverbank, offering a context of absolute privacy, confidentiality, and perfect balance with the natural environment. The real estate complex consists of a finely restored and immediately usable main portion, flanked by a wing to be restored that boasts a roof completely redone from scratch. This configuration allows the immediate continuation of the established hospitality business, while simultaneously offering exceptional expansion margins to develop a top-tier multipurpose tourist-accommodation hub. Interior Description The currently restored and usable portion, featuring an energy class F, welcomes cozy environments that combine the rigor of Tuscan tradition with contemporary comfort standards. The internal distribution includes four independent apartments in addition to a majestic common lounge of about 70 sqm with exposed wooden beams, ideal as a breakfast room, event space, or convivial gathering place. The first two apartments are configured as refined luxury one-bedroom suites consisting of a double bedroom, a windowed bathroom, and a dedicated kitchen. The third residential unit, designed to accommodate groups or large families, presents a generous size divided into a double bedroom, two single bedrooms, a bathroom, and a kitchen. The fourth accommodation has a double bedroom, a bathroom, a kitchen, and a large versatile attic room. The wing to be restored, embellished with the new wood and brick roof, houses nine or ten rooms with a bathroom, representing a precious customizable volumetric reserve to create up to six additional suite bedrooms. Exterior Description The 38 hectares of private land wrap around the entire building, drawing an authentic and varied Tuscan landscape that gently slopes towards the riverbank with river views of rare beauty. Each apartment has its own private outdoor courtyard or terrace, designed to allow guests moments of relaxation and breakfasts surrounded by greenery. The pride of the outdoor area is the three hectares of centuries-old pine forest, entirely cleaned, reclaimed, and already prepared for the activation of an agricamping and glamping site capable of hosting up to ninety people. This independent section is completed by a large parking area for about fifty cars, an autonomous artesian well, and an agricultural outbuilding perfect as a reception and welcome point. The estate is directly crossed by nature trails that lead on foot or by mountain bike to the famous free thermal baths of Petriolo and connects to the famous cycling routes and the Sienese dirt roads (Strade Bianche). Main Features Commercial surface of buildings: approx. 655 sqm Exclusive land surface: approx. 38 hectares (olive grove, vineyard, arable land, woodland, and riverbank) Agricamping area: 3 hectares of pine forest equippable for 90 people with reception outbuilding Total cadastral rooms: 25 Restored residential units: 4 independent apartments Common event lounge: approx. 70 sqm Current bedrooms: 6 (expandable to 11-12 in total) Current bathrooms: 3 full (plus a bathroom in the wing to be restored) Parking: dedicated area for about 50 vehicles State of conservation: excellent in the renovated portion, new roof in the portion to be renewed Energy class: F (restored portion) Connectivity: Starlink satellite system and new TV antenna Utilities Details The estate is equipped with technological and certified systems, conceived according to the strictest safety protocols for professional hospitality. The water supply is divided with two separate meters between the restored wing and the one to be renewed, supplemented by an artesian well dedicated to serving the outdoor areas and the agricamping. The heating and natural gas/LPG system is powered by a new underground tank and two recently installed high-efficiency boilers, with pipes and circuits tested and certified at high pressure. Domestic hot water production is integrated by a modern solar thermal panel system. Two apartments are equipped with summer air conditioning via a heat pump. The electrical system is fully certified in accordance with the law, and the facility has an emergency fire plan, an evacuation plan, and an anti-legionella disinfection protocol. High-speed digital connectivity is guaranteed by a high-performance Starlink satellite system. Uses and Potential The real estate consistency, the land extension, and the presence of the riverfront make this estate an unparalleled prestigious country noble residence or a complete multifunctional agritourism estate. The division into four independent apartments allows the immediate continuation of the hospitality circuit with consolidated tourist yields. The completion of the works in the wing to be restored offers the opportunity to double the accommodation capacity by opening a boutique hotel or a holistic wellness center. The preparation of the three hectares of pine forest with a parking area for fifty cars and an artesian well allows for the launch of an innovative eco-sustainable agricamping site for outdoor tourism lovers, cycle tourists of the Strade Bianche, and visitors heading to the nearby sulfurous springs of Petriolo. Local Real Estate Market The residential market in the municipality of Murlo records a general average sale price of about 1,585 euros per square meter, standing out as an area of solid value and growing interest for nature tourism in the province of Siena, where the provincial average is around 2,070 euros per square meter. Within the territory of Murlo, there is a significant gap between standard homes in the urban centers of Vescovado and Casciano, ranging between 1,250 and 1,500 euros per square meter, and the sector of period farmhouses and agritourism complexes with extensive land estates. For restored stone country houses equipped with a park, outbuildings, and active farms, sale prices regularly rise in a range between 2,200 and 2,850 euros per square meter calculated on the built surfaces, reflecting the rarity of properties with large wooded and river plots. Compared to neighboring contexts such as Monticiano at 1,170 euros per square meter and Buonconvento at 1,915 euros per square meter, or realities with a very high wine concentration like Montalcino at 2,275 euros per square meter and the city of Siena at 2,990 euros per square meter, Murlo represents a highly competitive investment crossroads. In the weekly tourist rental sector, agritourism facilities with independent apartments in the Val di Merse record prolonged occupancy rates from Easter to the end of October, with gross yields ranging between 7 and 9 percent annually. Tourist and Historical Information Murlo is one of the most fascinating and mystery-rich hill villages of the Sienese Tuscany, awarded the prestigious Orange Flag (Bandiera Arancione) mark by the Italian Touring Club. The fortified village of Murlo stands guard over the wooded valley of the Crevole river and has its roots in the most remote Etruscan civilization. In the heart of the medieval village, inside the fourteenth-century Bishop's Palace, is the Antiquarium di Poggio Civitate Archaeological Museum, an internationally renowned custodian that exhibits the monumental artifacts found in the nearby Etruscan princely palace of the 7th and 6th centuries BC, including the very famous clay acroterial statues among which stands out the anthropomorphic figure with a large wide-brimmed hat universally known as the "Cappellone di Murlo". The estate is located in the verdant heart of the Val di Merse and the Basso Merse Nature Reserve, an uncontaminated wooded lung crossed by the Merse river and the Farma stream, a refuge for otters, roe deer, and rare botanical species. Through paths immersed in holm oak woods, one can reach the historic free thermal baths of Petriolo, hyperthermal sulfurous springs known since Etruscan and Roman times where the water naturally gushes out at 43 degrees Celsius along the banks of the Farma, frequented in the Renaissance by illustrious pontiffs such as Pope Pius II Piccolomini and by the Medici family. The entire area is a paradise for cycling tourism, located along the permanent routes of L'Eroica and the Strade Bianche, a short distance from the legendary Cistercian Abbey of San Galgano and the sword in the stone of Montesiepi. Distances Murlo historic center and Archaeological Museum: 7.0 km Hamlet of Vescovado with primary services: 9.0 km Hot springs and Petriolo Thermal Baths establishment: 6.5 km Basso Merse Provincial Nature Reserve: 2.0 km Medieval village of Buonconvento (Val d'Orcia): 18.0 km Monumental Abbey of San Galgano and Rotonda di Montesiepi: 24.0 km Porta San Marco and historic center of Siena: 26.0 km Wine village of Montalcino: 28.0 km Siena Central Railway Station: 29.0 km Florence Amerigo Vespucci International Airport: 95.0 km Note: the other portion of the hamlet is available and the information is at the agency, you can contact us.