DV-10188,  Apartment with Panoramic View in a Historic Palace in Foiano Della Chiana

Unit of 260 sqm in total, of which 160 sqm is for residential use, located on the first floor of a two-level 18th-century palace consisting of: entrance hallway, large living room, dining room, habitable kitchen, dinette, three bedrooms, and a bathroom with window. A 98 sqm cellar completes the property.

Spacious apartment inside an ancient 18th-century palace in Foiano della Chiana, immersed in a historical context of great beauty and charm. In the heart of the historic center of Foiano della Chiana, on the picturesque main square, we offer for sale a charming apartment of 260 sqm in total, of which 160 sqm is for residential use, located on the first floor of a prestigious 18th-century palace of only two levels, which underwent restoration ten years ago with the renovation of the roof and facade. The property bears witness to a curious past: it was in fact used as a drying room for a pasta factory and, even today, each internal door is equipped with a numbered key corresponding to a different type of pasta. A unique detail that adds a touch of history to the property.

The apartment enjoys triple exposure: to the west it overlooks the main church of the town, from which you can admire an enchanting sunset; to the north it overlooks the town's central square, where the lively weekly market is held every Monday, and finally, it looks onto the internal courtyard of the palace, which is spacious and bright. Access is via a scenic and convenient Pietra Serena stone staircase with a loggia leading to the main entrance of the palace; from here, two flights of stairs, also in Pietra Serena, lead to the apartment. Inside, we find large rooms and 4-meter-high ceilings with barrel vaults. The entrance opens onto a hallway leading to a living room, two double bedrooms, a single bedroom, a bathroom with a window, and a living area consisting of a dinette with a kitchenette and an ancient habitable kitchen, furnished with original elements including a marble sink and countertops, a large central table, a wood-burning cookstove, and a historic sideboard. The Art Deco-style furnishings can be purchased separately. The main living room, with a wood-burning fireplace, also overlooks the square, offering an open and scenic view. The floors, largely original, are made of terrazzo tiles decorated with perimeter Greek key patterns. The property is completed by a cellar of a generous 98 sqm, with convenient and wide access next to the Pietra Serena stairs and internally connected to the condominium staircase. Here we find very high ceilings with terracotta vaults, period cement tile flooring, a well, and a wood storage area. Furthermore, during the Second World War, a section of the cellar was bricked up to safeguard valuable goods, and the traces of this shelter are still visible today.

This property therefore represents a residence of great charm, perfect for those seeking large spaces, history, and a central location. In fact, we are very close to the main tourist destinations of central Italy, including Siena, Arezzo, and Perugia, 18 kilometers from Lake Trasimeno and Cortona, and just over 20 kilometers from Montepulciano and the Val d'Orcia, within an area of excellence from a food and wine perspective and of strong archaeological, historical, and cultural interest.