Apartment for sale in Cetona

Apartment for sale in Cetona, Siena. Prestigious 90 sqm property inside a 1500 building with one bedroom, a panoramic balcony, and a restored basement room. Ideal as a private residence or holiday investment in Tuscany. General Description: In the charming heart of the historic center of Cetona, one of the most beautiful medieval villages in Tuscany, we offer for sale a delightful apartment of approximately 90 commercial sqm. The property is located inside an ancient and majestic building dating back to 1500, just 200 meters from the town's renowned main square. Completely restored just a few months ago, this residence is in excellent condition, perfectly combining the historical authenticity of Tuscan architecture with modern comfort. Thanks to its excellent eastern exposure, the estate boasts extraordinary natural light from the early morning hours and offers a splendid panoramic view stretching over the Umbrian hills, Città della Pieve, and the surrounding countryside. Interior Description: The interior layout is cozy, comfortable, and rational, arranged on a single level. The spacious main entrance opens into a bright living room equipped with a comfortable sofa bed, a functional dining area, and a fully renovated and equipped kitchenette. A French window leads directly to the panoramic balcony, providing an exclusive outdoor space from which to enjoy a unique rural landscape. In a corner of the living room, a practical study cabinet has been wisely crafted, perfect for remote work or reading. The sleeping area includes a spacious double bedroom, featuring a large double-season built-in wardrobe, custom-made by a skilled local artisan, and a suggestive close-up view of the ancient medieval tower of the village. The layout is completed by a large and refined bathroom equipped with both a bathtub and a shower, which also comfortably houses the laundry area with a washing machine and the boiler. The windows are all equipped with double glazing for high insulation and mosquito screens. Exterior Description: The property boasts valuable external amenities and accessory rooms that significantly enhance its functionality. In the semi-basement, there is a beautiful, fully and finely restored room equipped with independent connections for water and electricity, perfect as a tavern or workshop, accompanied by a small and highly useful cellar for storage. In front of this room is a lovely green area which, although belonging to the municipal domain, is regularly maintained and used by the owners of the building as an exclusive garden, providing small private spaces ideal for relaxing outdoors in total tranquility. Main Features: Total area: approx. 90 sqm Total rooms: 4 Bedrooms: 1 Bathrooms: 1 Conditions: Excellent (recently restored) Heating: Autonomous (natural gas) Kitchen: Kitchenette Furnished: Yes Garden: No (shared green area in use) Balcony: Yes (panoramic balcony) Amenities: Restored basement room and cellar Energy class: G Utilities Details: The apartment is served by independent, complete, and fully functional technological utilities. The heating system is autonomous and powered by natural gas through a recently installed boiler, ensuring optimal control of the indoor temperature and efficient management of energy consumption in every season of the year. All external window frames are made of wood with double glazing for high thermal and acoustic insulation, completed by practical mosquito screens installed on each window. Uses and Potential: This apartment represents a highly versatile and valuable purchase solution. Thanks to its enviable central location within the village, the recent renovation that makes it immediately habitable, and the presence of the dependance in the semi-basement, the property is perfect both as a prestigious primary residence for those seeking a quiet and authentic lifestyle, and as a holiday home. At the same time, the remarkable international tourist appeal enjoyed by Cetona makes this property an excellent financial investment for introduction into the high-level short-term holiday rental market. Local Real Estate Market: The real estate market in the municipality of Cetona is solid and steadily developing, supported by strong interest from both national and foreign buyers attracted by the scenic and historical value of the Sienese Valdichiana. During the year 2026, the average asking prices for residential properties in the municipal territory stand around 1.916 Euro per sqm, showing a significant positive growth of 5,10 percent compared to the previous year, when the average was around 1.823 Euro per sqm. Analyzing the provincial market of Siena, the average value is positioned at 2.029 Euro per sqm, showing a slight decrease of 1,50 percent. Within the provincial territory, there is a strong statistical variety, with valuations ranging from 1.162 Euro per sqm in Chiusi to 1.608 Euro per sqm in Sarteano, reaching up to 1.936 Euro per sqm in the thermal municipality of San Casciano dei Bagni. Apartments located in prestigious historic centers, finely restored and equipped with outdoor spaces or exclusive amenities, are stably positioned in the premium segment of the Cetona market, with valuations significantly exceeding the municipal average due to the rarity of such housing solutions. Tourist and Historical Information: Cetona is a medieval village of extraordinary charm, regularly listed among the twenty most beautiful villages in Italy and awarded the Orange Flag of the Italian Touring Club for the quality of its hospitality and environmental heritage. The town welcomes visitors with the majestic Piazza Garibaldi, a spacious rectangular square built around the middle of the sixteenth century by the Marquis Gian Luigi Vitelli to give urban breathing space to the village. The square is surrounded by beautiful historic buildings such as Palazzo Vitelli and Palazzo Terrosi, as well as the churches of Santissima Annunziata and San Michele Arcangelo. Walking along the characteristic stone alleys of the historic center, which can only be accessed on foot, visitors can admire Palazzo Minutelli, a valuable sixteenth-century building that today houses the Town Hall and the Civic Museum for the Prehistory of Monte Cetona, which documents human evolution from the Paleolithic to the Bronze Age. Of outstanding archaeological and natural value is the area of Belverde, located on the slopes of Monte Cetona, a mountain of 1148 meters that dominates the entire Valdichiana, offering extraordinary views stretching as far as Lake Trasimeno. In Belverde, there is an archaeological park with numerous caves once inhabited by Neanderthals, the Archeodromo which reconstructs prehistoric villages, and the suggestive Franciscan Hermitage of Santa Maria a Belverde, a place of deep spirituality founded around the year 1000 and decorated with valuable fourteenth-century frescoes of the Orvietano school. The local culinary tradition celebrates authentic flavors, such as traditional handmade pici served with aglione sauce, high-quality extra virgin olive oil, and the prestigious wines of the Valdichiana. Distances: Cetona main square: 0.2 km Sarteano: 7.0 km Chiusi train station: 9.0 km San Casciano dei Bagni: 15.0 km A1 Motorway entrance: 10.0 km Montepulciano: 25.0 km Pienza: 32.0 km Perugia: 50.0 km Siena city center: 85.0 km Umbria International Airport: 60.0 km