Apartment with Terrace and View in the Heart of Pienza

For sale in Pienza (SI), a 78 sqm apartment on the second floor. 2 bedrooms, eat-in kitchen with a panoramic terrace for outdoor dining, living room, and cellar. Move-in ready, ideal as a residence or holiday home in Val d'Orcia. General Description: In the evocative setting of Pienza, a gem of the Val d'Orcia and a UNESCO World Heritage site, we offer for sale an interesting apartment of approximately 78 sqm. The property is located on the second floor of a small and quiet condominium building, ensuring privacy and low management costs. Characterized by a classic and functional layout, this property represents an ideal solution for those wishing to experience the magical atmosphere of one of Italy's most beautiful villages, enjoying open views and the convenience of valuable amenities such as the livable terrace and private cellar. Interior Description: The residence welcomes guests with an entrance leading to the various rooms of the house. The living area consists of a bright lounge and a well-organized eat-in kitchen; the latter represents the social heart of the apartment, being directly connected to the external terrace. The sleeping area includes two generously sized double bedrooms, offering comfort and quiet. The floor plan is completed by a practical storage room, essential for domestic organization, and a windowed bathroom. Although the property is immediately habitable, the square footage and layout lend themselves to modernization interventions that could further enhance its potential and charm. Exterior Description: One of the property's main strengths is the terrace connected to the kitchen, an ideal outdoor space for al fresco lunches or dinners while enjoying the mild climate and scents of the Sienese countryside. On the ground floor, the apartment is accompanied by a functional cellar, perfect for storing bicycles or as extra storage space. The small building fits harmoniously into the urban fabric of Pienza, just a few steps from main services and the breathtaking viewpoints surrounding the village. Main Features: Surface area: 78 sqm Rooms: 4 Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 1 (windowed) Floor: Second (no elevator) Terrace: Yes, livable from the kitchen Outbuildings: Ground floor cellar Condition: Habitable (with improvement potential) Heating: Autonomous Location: Pienza (SI) Utility Details: The property features independent and certified systems. The autonomous methane heating system ensures independent consumption management. The window frames are in good condition, and the building's structure ensures good thermal performance, typical of the masonry constructions in the area. Uses and Potential: This property is an excellent choice both as a primary residence for a young family or a couple, and as a real estate investment. Pienza is an international tourist destination year-round; an apartment with these features, once customized, is configured as a perfect holiday home capable of generating consistent yields in the high-quality short-term rental market, which is very active in the Val d'Orcia district. Local Real Estate Market: Pienza maintains some of the highest and most stable real estate valuations in southern Tuscany, thanks to the global prestige of its brand and strict landscape constraints that limit new construction. While average prices for standard used property in the municipality stand at around € 2,850 per square meter, medium-small properties equipped with outdoor spaces in the center or immediate vicinity maintain solid values, ranging between € 3,000 and € 3,400/sqm. Investing in Pienza ensures above-average capital protection, given the extreme rarity of properties available for sale in this specific village. Tourist and Historical Information: Pienza is universally known as the "Ideal City" of the Renaissance, created by the will of Pope Pius II who, in the 15th century, decided to transform his birthplace, Corsignano, into an architectural masterpiece. Walking through Pienza means losing yourself in alleys with poetic names like Via dell'Amore (Love Street) and Via del Bacio (Kiss Street), admiring the perfect harmony of Piazza Pio II, where the Cathedral, Palazzo Piccolomini, and Palazzo Borgia create a world-unique monumental complex. Staying here allows you to enjoy an unparalleled panoramic view of the Val d'Orcia, dotted with the famous cypresses and hills combed by the wind. The city is also the temple of Pecorino di Pienza, a gastronomic excellence that can be tasted in the many historic shops in the center. The location is central for exploring the nearby thermal baths of Bagno Vignoni, the Brunello vineyards of Montalcino, and the Renaissance elegance of Montepulciano. Distances: Montepulciano: 15 km San Quirico d'Orcia: 10 km Bagno Vignoni (Thermal Baths): 10 km Montalcino: 23 km Siena: 50 km Bagni San Filippo: 20 km Florence Airport: 125 km