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Property Listing
Tuscany - Siena
This enchanting property listing Tuscany is located in the heart of the village le Serre di Rapolano, which in turn is a 15-20 minute drive from Siena, 35 minutes from Arezzo and 50 minutes from Florence. Easy to reach locations such as Perugia, Pienza, Montepulciano, Chianciano and Cortona, to name a few. The well known spa town of Rapolano Terme is only 2 km away, and its famous spas are open to the public year round.
Read below details about this charming apartment in Tuscany with historical emphasis and wonderful detailing:
. Reference Number: T-VAP-180
. Location: Serre di Rapolano, Province of Siena, Tuscany, ITALY
. Pool: NO
. Condominium: NO
. Year refurbished: 1997
. Type of Property: historical building in town
. Type of Construction: stone, brick & mortar, woden beams, frescoes, stucco, terra-cotta floors
. Condition: good restoration
. Gas: county line
. Water: county line
. Telephone: YES
. TV: YES
. Heating: central
. Surface: 75 sq. mt. plus extra room of 20 sq.mt.
. Bedrooms: 2
. Bathrooms: 1
. Living areas: Ample living area with fireplace and dining area and separate kitchen. Private entrance directly from the street.
. Kitchen: Live in kitchen
. Price:
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Le Serre di Rapolano’s magic comes from ancient times, when it was the source of valuable travertine through its quarries most of them now no longer being used. Medieval buildings of great architectural and historical value remain intact, in particular, the museum which is now open to visitors.
The hamlet was build around a byzantine fortress build during the greek-gotic era between 535 and 553, while the castle, along with other works of military engineering, controlled the access routes to the town. In its history, it was a Lombard settlement and later the residence of the Imperial lords. In the mid-sixteenth century this area was hit by the war between Florence and Siena and the Count of Santa Fiora, an ally of the Florentines, destroyed the imposing tower of the walls after which the town remained as an independent settlement until 1776.
The many houses built on the western side of the alley are all built onto the original castle wall, which already in the fourteenth century was no longer visible. The Via Val di Piazza which leads to the Piazza of Sant'Andrea takes its name from the old church of Sant’Andrea, lately demolished, leaving an ample square in its old location.
This
property listing Tuscany
is located on this road, Via Val di Piazza, and the kitchen window overlooks the Sant’Andrea square. Dating from the late 1800's this 72 square meter (720 square foot) house was completely restored reclaiming its old materials such as the beautiful wooden beams. The walls showcase beautiful frescoes that have been wonderful restored and enlighten the living areas.
Through its private entrance, up the stairs there is a cosy entrance hallway with an travertine column, leading into the living room with a beautiful old fireplace the house opens up onto the kitchen, bathroom and 2 large bedrooms (20 square meters – 200 square foot - and 12 square meters – 12 square foot - each).
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