Castle-hamlet in Tuscany

Located a short distance from Arezzo, on the slopes of the Casentino, this real estate complex is offered for sale, distinguished by a high level of privacy and a commanding position. The property consists of a historic settlement whose origins date back to the 7th century, set within a preserved natural landscape.The hamlet rises on a rocky spur at the confluence of two streams, occupying a site of strategic importance for millennia. The original core includes a church with Greek architectural influences, bearing witness to the ancient outpost of the Byzantine corridor between Ravenna and Rome.The buildings, totaling over 2,200 sqm, have incorporated over time an ancient castle that once guarded the connections between the Cassia Vetus and the Via Romea. The structures are oriented along an east-west axis, a configuration designed to protect against northern winds and to optimize solar exposure, also functional for the photovoltaic system.From the property, the view extends as far as Monte Penna, home to the Sanctuary of La Verna, lending the site a sense of peace and sacredness that makes it an ideal retreat for those seeking refuge from contemporary noise.The estate extends over a consolidated surface of 112.2 hectares, a landholding that ensures complete privacy and control over the surrounding landscape. The land includes a productive chestnut grove and is divided between arable fields and pastures, suitable for organic or regenerative agriculture projects. The true added value of the property is an exceptional perennial natural spring, located in the upper part of the estate, which together with the two watercourses ensures water self-sufficiency for any future development.
The water supply is provided by a well and a natural spring. There is an abundance of water across all the land, also featuring a river and streams.Heating is powered by wood-burning stoves, and there are also solar thermal panels.Electricity is present; however, like all systems, it requires inspection and updating by qualified technicians.
The hamlet, inhabited until the 1970's, requires a comprehensive restoration.
The hamlet lends itself to the creation of multiple prestigious uses, offering investors the opportunity to reinterpret the existing spaces to bring to life a luxury hospitality project, such as a high-end albergo diffuso. The abundance of water and the variety of soils also allow for the development of a contemporary agricultural estate, while the strategic location, a short distance from Arezzo and Florence, together with the private and timeless atmosphere of the setting, makes the property equally ideal as a representative private residence, an exclusive retreat, or an international cultural center.
5 km from Talla (9 min) - where restaurants, bars and grocery stores can be found, while the motorway exit is 25 min away (28 km). The nearest airports are Florence Airport (85 km, 1 h 20 min), Pisa Airport (151 km, 2 h), Perugia Airport (114 km, 1 h 45 min), Rome Airport (270 km, 3 h 10 min).
The Great Estate group carries out, on every property acquired, a technical due diligence through the seller’s appointed technician, allowing us to thoroughly verify the urban planning and cadastral status of each asset. This due diligence may be requested by the client at the time of a genuine interest in the property.