Country house for sale in Radicofani

Country house for sale in Radicofani. Newly built 300 sqm in advanced shell condition, Val d'Orcia and fortress views, land for Orcia DOC vineyard, total privacy. General Description: Along the scenic panoramic ridge of the historic Via Cassia, in the municipality of Radicofani overlooking the southern hills of the Val d'Orcia, we offer for sale a newly built stone country house of approximately 300 sqm commercial area. The property occupies a commanding, private hillside position accessible via a short stretch of classic Tuscan white gravel road, providing absolute seclusion away from road traffic. The property is offered in an advanced shell condition, complete with all administrative permits, fully approved architectural and structural projects, and verified planning compliance. The construction has been engineered according to modern anti-seismic standards and superior thermal insulation guidelines, offering the buyer the rare opportunity to complete the interiors and technological systems up to the highest energy rating, with complete creative freedom regarding layout and finishes. The estate includes surrounding agricultural land ideally suited for planting an Orcia DOC vineyard and an authentic Tuscan olive grove. Interior Description: The interior spaces span approximately 300 sqm across two primary levels, designed to accommodate an imposing private family residence or an exclusive boutique rural hospitality retreat. The advanced shell state enables the buyer to tailor the internal partition walls to their precise lifestyle requirements. The approved architectural plans envision an expansive ground-floor layout with a double-height living room featuring panoramic picture windows toward the valley and the fortress, an eat-in country kitchen with traditional fireplace and garden access, a pantry, utility rooms, a guest coatroom, and two powder rooms. The upper floor, accessible via both an internal designer staircase and an authentic external stone staircase with covered loggetta, is planned to accommodate four to five spacious double bedroom suites, each with private en-suite bathroom facilities and walk-in dressing areas, highlighted by exposed chestnut roof trusses and ceiling beams. The absence of rigid structural partitions allows immediate reconfiguration for either private family living or luxury rental suites. Exterior Description: The property is surrounded by a private agricultural landholding that encloses the home, ensuring privacy and uninterrupted 360-degree views across the undulating clay hills of the Val d'Orcia, Mount Amiata, and the stone tower of the Radicofani fortress. The level terrain immediately surrounding the stone residence is ideal for creating landscaped Mediterranean gardens, shaded pergolas, covered vehicle parking, and an infinity swimming pool with travertine stone solarium, subject to local landscaping permits. The agricultural land parcel enjoys south-southwest sun exposure and mineral-rich soils, making it well-suited for planting a specialized Orcia DOC vineyard or an organic olive grove, augmenting the agricultural prestige and self-sufficiency of the entire country estate. Main Features: Total commercial surface area: approximately 300 sqm Contract type: newly built stone country house for sale Current building state: advanced shell condition with approved plans and valid building permits Planned room count: 10 habitable rooms Feasible bedroom count: 4 to 5 double bedroom suites Feasible bathroom count: up to 6 full bathrooms Load-bearing structure: traditional exposed stone masonry and reinforced anti-seismic concrete Roof construction: fully insulated roof with exposed timber beams and reclaimed clay tiles Outdoor amenities: private surrounding agricultural land with open panoramic vistas Access: well-maintained white gravel road suitable for year-round vehicular use System pre-installations: designed for heat pump underfloor heating and photovoltaic integration Energy class: currently pending certification with potential for A4 rating Utility Details: The house has been erected with ventilated foundations, hollow-core and timber flooring decks, and thick perimeter walls designed to accommodate high-grade thermo-acoustic insulation, meeting rigorous modern low-energy building standards. Municipal electricity connection points are situated nearby for easy final hook-up, alongside connection feasibility for the public water network. The mechanical engineering project envisions an underfloor heating and cooling system driven by an inverter heat pump coupled with a rooftop photovoltaic array and energy storage batteries, as well as a certified septic tank system designed in compliance with environmental drainage laws for rural properties. Uses and Potential: Given its volumetric size and traditional architecture, this estate presents an exceptional investment opportunity in southern Tuscany. The property functions perfectly as a tranquil country home for buyers seeking unspoiled silence, clean air, and panoramic vistas along the Via Cassia and the Via Francigena pilgrim routes. Concurrently, the building conforms to the demands of the international luxury holiday rental sector: the potential to configure five independent guest suites, install a scenic pool, and develop a boutique vineyard and olive grove guarantees high demand within the premium Tuscan holiday rental circuit. Local Real Estate Market: In the municipality of Radicofani and along the scenic ridges of the southern Val d'Orcia, unrenovated historic farmhouses sell between 1,100 euros/sqm and 1,450 euros/sqm. Newly built country houses in advanced shell state with anti-seismic compliance and valid permits range from 1,500 euros/sqm to 1,850 euros/sqm, while fully finished turnkey country houses with swimming pools and private land command between 2,700 euros/sqm and 3,400 euros/sqm. Acquiring this property at the advanced shell stage allows significant capital upside, with completion costs estimated between 800 euros/sqm and 1,100 euros/sqm and projected gross annual tourist rental yields ranging from 6.8% to 8.2%. Tourist and Historical Information: Radicofani sits almost 800 meters above sea level upon a volcanic basalt outcrop overlooking the Val d'Orcia, the Val di Paglia, and Mount Amiata. The town is tied to its medieval Fortress, a defensive garrison of Carolingian origins disputed between the Papacy and the Republic of Siena, immortalized by the legendary deeds of Ghino di Tacco, the rebel ghibelline nobleman mentioned by Dante Alighieri in Canto VI of Purgatorio and by Giovanni Boccaccio in the Decameron. From the top of the fortress tower, views extend for miles across the historic path of the Via Francigena, walked by pilgrims and merchants since the Early Middle Ages. Within the village, notable sights include the Church of San Pietro Apostolo, which houses glazed terracotta masterworks by Andrea della Robbia, and the Romanesque Church of Sant'Agata. The surrounding territory, protected by UNESCO for its harmonious agrarian landscape, offers miles of cycling routes, hiking paths, and proximity to the thermal spa centres of Bagno Vignoni, Bagni San Filippo, and San Casciano dei Bagni. Local cuisine reflects rustic upland Tuscan flavors, including hand-rolled pici pasta, wild game stews, Cinta Senese charcuterie, ravaggiolo cheese, Pienza pecorino, and Orcia DOC red wines. Distances: Radicofani historic centre and Fortress of Ghino di Tacco: 4.5 km Bagni San Filippo and White Whale thermal waterfalls: 14.0 km San Casciano dei Bagni and Fonteverde thermal spa: 22.0 km Bagno Vignoni thermal village and central pool: 24.0 km Pienza and UNESCO World Heritage Val d'Orcia center: 32.0 km San Quirico d'Orcia and Romanesque Collegiate Church: 30.0 km Montepulciano historic centre and wine cellars: 36.0 km A1 Motorway Milan-Naples Chiusi-Chianciano interchange: 34.0 km Siena historic centre and Piazza del Campo: 78.0 km Florence Peretola International Airport: 155.0 km To learn more about the farmhouse and discover all its wonders, it is necessary to submit a letter of intent (LOI) and identity documents. This process is essential to ensure maximum professionalism, as we address exclusively reliable clients interested in an investment.