Proptery of the Week: Cetona, Siena, Tuscany Farmhouse

We have all, at some point, indulged in that idyllic dream of freshly brewed espresso alongside the morning paper, perched at a solid oak dining table in your very own Tuscan stone farmhouse, watching in awe as the serene countryside unfolds around you and the olives ripen in your plentiful grove. That might be a little specific, but it is an image that conjures up the notion of la dolce vita, and I suspect a part of all of us yearns for Italian provincial life.

If you fall into this category, there is no shame in turning a dreamscape into reality. In the small hamlet of Piazze, an eight-bedroom farmhouse awaits its new owners.

This charming estate offers more than just a slice of Tuscan life. Set across 22.24 acres, including a stone farmhouse, a guest cottage, and two private swimming pools overlooking the spectacular countryside, it is a haven in which to lose yourself. Located near the town of Cetona, it provides exceptional privacy and tranquillity, while remaining within easy reach of the Val d’Orcia and the thermal spa town of San Casciano dei Bagni.

If you are drawn to Italy for its wine, and we are all grown-up enough to admit this is often the case, the area is one of growing prominence, with local producers increasingly putting the region on the map. However, as a residence, its true bounty lies not in grapes but in Italy’s other nectar, olive oil. The estate includes extensive land, the majority of which is dedicated to olive groves, with approximately 1,600 trees producing rich, high-quality oil. Mornings spent harvesting olives straight from the trees could offer the perfect rhythm to daily life.

Beyond the grounds, the property comprises a charming stone farmhouse dating back to the 1600s, a second guest house, and two private swimming pools. The main farmhouse offers generous living space. The ground floor features a bright entrance hall, a kitchen with a breakfast room, and access to a covered pergola for al fresco dining, the ideal setting to revive the tradition of the long lunch. There is also a reception room with a fireplace, while exposed brick, stone floors, and wooden beams run throughout, helping to keep interiors cool during the summer months.

Accommodation begins with a bedroom offering direct access to the terrace, before a staircase leads to the tower room, which houses an additional bedroom. The first floor includes a further bedroom with an en-suite bathroom. The offerings continue with the second building, once an olive mill, now converted into a spacious and functional guest cottage complete with its own private pool. It presents an ideal opportunity for summer rentals or for hosting guests with complete privacy, each residence as charming as the other.

With both houses enjoying their own private gardens and swimming pools, alongside a large garage, the estate offers ample space for both hosting and investment opportunities. Set within beautifully maintained grounds with mature trees and terraces, it combines seclusion with proximity to the village.

This is a place where life’s fleeting moments of tranquillity become everyday reality. With solar panels and expansive groves, it also reflects a considered return to environmental living. If you wish to turn a postcard view into your own backyard, then perhaps Tuscany is your Eden.