Apartment with separate storeroom

This apartment, in Celle Sul Rigo, is on the second (top) floor, it is made up of:

a hallway with a bedroom / study on the left and then a living area with an open-plan kitchen and a fireplace framed by terracotta bricks. The 'salt-and-pepper' flooring takes us back in time, giving the home a warm, traditional character. Off the living area there is a bathroom with shower and a double bedroom.

The property is completed by a 12 sq.m. storage room on the ground floor, ideal for storing firewood or keeping your bicycles.

This is the perfect home for anyone looking for a ready-to-move-in solution, for those who want to carve out some time away from the chaos of modern life, in a corner of the Val d'Orcia where time seems to have stood still.

Location

Distances

Cities/Towns/Villages

San Casciano dei Bagni 5.5 km
Acquapendente 23 km
Siena 84 km
Florence 145 km
Rome 168 km

Airports

Florence 163 km
Rome 177 km

Sea

Lido di Tarquinia 96 km
Porto Santo Stefano 110 km

Lake

Bolsena 38 km

Roads

A1 motorway, Fabro exit 25 km

Region: Tuscany

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Tuscany: Val d'Orcia

Val d'Orcia's cultural landscape reflects Renaissance humanist principles from the 14th and 15th centuries. The area features fortified hilltop towns along the Via Francigena, the ancient pilgrimage route to Rome. Under Siena's influence, artists' depictions of the 'perfect landscape' in frescoes inspired actual environmental modifications.

The region showcases extraordinary diversity with its patchwork of fields, vineyards, and distinctive clay hills forming characteristic gullies and rounded reliefs. The extinct volcanoes of Radicofani and Monte Amiata have enriched the soil, whilst thermal springs dot the landscape.

The iconic cypress trees create visual harmony, standing as natural landmarks that have become synonymous with the Tuscan countryside.

Celle sul Rigo

Situated in the captivating Val d'Orcia, Celle sul Rigo serves as a remarkable haven where historic stone streets, spectacular views, and time-honoured traditions weave together to create an indelible experience.

This charming settlement, famous for its traditional Sagra dei Pici celebration, captures the spirit of genuine flavours and warm hospitality, set against the backdrop of rolling Tuscan hills and the commanding presence of Monte Amiata.

In close proximity, San Casciano dei Bagni enhances the region's charm with its ancient thermal waters, valued since Roman times, and significant Etruscan discoveries that have revolutionised our knowledge of classical antiquity. Here, curative springs and archaeological wonders combine to create a mesmerising, timeless atmosphere.

Celle sul Rigo, with its Etruscan roots, has maintained a crucial strategic position overlooking the Val di Paglia and routes to Rome, specifically along the Via Francigena between the Novella and Torricella inns.

Initially under the Visconti di Campiglia domain, the "Castrum de Cellis" was positioned between Siena and Orvieto. The Salimbeni family acquired it in the late 14th century before it became part of Siena in 1418.

During the Grand Duchy of Tuscany era, Celle thrived as an agricultural hub, where local nobility built sophisticated mansions and a fortress commanding the valleys.

A significant landslide in the late 18th century demolished the fortress and portions of the village. Currently, the surviving Tower surveys a varied landscape from Mount Cetona to Mount Amiata, safeguarding its historical legacy and customs.

Living in these surroundings means embracing a way of life rich in craftsmanship, history, and authentic character—where every instant connects past with present.

Places of interest:

* Pienza: The Renaissance Ideal City
* Montalcino: Home of Brunello Wine
* San Quirico d'Orcia: Authentic Tuscan Atmosphere
* Bagno Vignoni: Thermal Waters and Medieval Charm
* Montepulciano: Wine and Renaissance Splendour