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Turnkey Apartments in a 16th Century Estate near Siena
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Trequanda, TuscanyRef #: V62535
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Notes: this is not a detached property. There is one property attached to it and another very close.
It is possible to buy the whole property (all three parts) as follows;
This part – fully restored – for sale at €505,000
Part attached to it (requires full restoration) – for sale at €150,000
Another property which is very close but detached – for sale at €340,000
Buying the entire property would be ideal for someone looking for a restored property to live in, whilst they restore other parts to create one large property in a great location, with added value.
In a scenic hamlet in the Sienese countryside near Trequanda, a charming former farmhouse for sale featuring a traditional courtyard, terrace, and an olive grove. Just a short distance from the charming village of Trequanda, this enchanting semi-detached farmhouse offers a rare combination of historical charm, architectural intrigue, and understated elegance. Sheltered by mature trees and open to the sun-drenched southern horizon, the property enjoys an exceptional sense of privacy and calm, with uninterrupted views across the Tuscan landscape.
Dating back to the early 1800s, the residence has retained its authentic character through a respectful, minimal restoration that has preserved the original features such as terracotta floors, wooden doors, and a magnificent travertine staircase.
Spanning approximately 370 sqm over three floors and free on three sides (attached to another property to one side), the home is centred around a beautifully preserved internal courtyard—accessed via an original timber gate—that serves as a quiet gathering place and natural extension of the interior living spaces.
The main residence welcomes you on the ground level with a series of charming agricultural rooms that once supported rural life.
Ascending the staircase, you arrive in the first-floor living area, comprising a spacious drawing room, a characterful kitchen anchored by an imposing antique fireplace, and access to a panoramic south-facing terrace.
The terrace, overlooking the courtyard and garden, offers both sun and seclusion, making it the ideal setting for al fresco dining or morning coffee.
A study and an intimate sitting room complete this level.
The upper floor hosts three well-proportioned bedrooms and a family bathroom, all suffused with natural light and a tangible sense of history.
Adjacent to the main house, a self-contained apartment—thoughtfully integrated and accessed directly from the courtyard—features a mezzanine layout with a double bedroom, study, kitchenette, and bathroom, ideal for guests or private lettings.
The grounds, extending to approximately 1,625 sqm, include herbs, olive and fruit trees, mature wisteria, and flowering lilacs, creating a heady Mediterranean atmosphere.
A separate annex (approx. 33 sq m), once used as a traditional bread oven and still fully functional, also serves as a woodshed, while a secondary building (approx. 37 sq m) offers further utility space.
There is also a rainwater collection well, two water tanks, and ample room to install a swimming pool, subject to the usual planning consents.
Parking is available both externally and within the secure courtyard.
This country house is the perfect choice for anyone looking to immerse themselves in authentic country life and enjoy its privacy or share it with friends and family, with the added option of purchasing the attached property too (for €340,000, a property full of original features but requiring restoration.)
Type: 370 sqm/3982 sq ft three-storey semi-detached (ie attached to one side) former farmhouse, annex with oven and woodshed, courtyard and 1625 sqm/17491 sq ft of garden with olive grove.
Annexes: 33 sqm/355 sq ft, a functioning old wood-burning oven / woodshed; 37 sqm/3982 sq ft
Year of construction:1800s
Year of renovation: 2010
Condition: good, habitable. The roof has been renovated, and the structure is in good condition; the floors and doors are mostly original.
Land/Garden: 790 sqm/8503 sq ft courtyard + 1625 sq m/17491 sq ft land used as a lawn, herbs, olive grove with 15 trees and fruit trees
Swimming pool: possibility of building it with prior authorization from the competent authorities
Terrace/Balcony: terrace of approx. 20 sqm/215 sq ft, overlooking the internal courtyard and the garden, surrounded by a low wall and facing south, with a view.
Parking/Garage: external parking spaces and the possibility of parking in the internal courtyard, closed, with entrance from the original old wooden door.
Layout:
Semi-basement: internal courtyard, 2 large rooms used as a cellar, old stables, mezzanine study with bedroom, 1 bathroom, and kitchenette
Ground Floor: entrance into the dining room, kitchen with large original fireplace, terrace, study, 1 bedroom, small living room, 2 hallways, 1 bathroom
First Floor: 3 bedrooms, study, bathroom, corridor
Distance from services: Castelmuzio 2 km, Pienza 8 km
Distance from main airports: Perugia 88 km, Florence 127 km, Rome 235 km
Gravel road: 350 m
Utilities: Phoneline l Satellite Internet l Heating: pellet stoves l Water: mains/city supply + 1 rainwater collection well + 2 tanks for a total of 10,000 litres l mains/city electriciy l Sewage: Imhoff tank
Energy Efficiency Rating: G
Address: Trequanda, Tuscany
Location type: Rural
Condition: Restored
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 3
Property size: 370 sqm
Land size: 1,625 sqm
A notary is a qualified lawyer who is employed by the Italian government. When you are buying Italian property, it is a notary who conducts the legal transfer of a property from vendor to buyer, and prepares the deed of sale, checks there are no charges on the property, title issues and with the assistance of a technician such as a geometra or architect, checks the property conforms to all planning issues.
It is always the buyer and not the vendor who pays the purchase taxes due and who pays the notary fees also. This means that it is up to the buyer which notary is used. In practice it is usually one of the local notaries and we can recommend which one to use and which one is cheapest, as notary prices do vary.
We provide a detailed list of all fees and taxes (including the notary’s quote) before you sign any contracts.
Translator – if you do not speak fluent, enough to understand detailed legal contracts, you will need to have a translator at the notary deed. Your agent or the notary will usually arrange this so you don’t need to worry about it. The cost varies but is often 200-300 euros. This can sometimes be shared with the vendor if they are also non fluent in Italian.
This depends firstly on two things.
A. Are you buying as a resident or a non resident?
B. Are you buying from private individuals or from a company?
If you are buying from private individuals, then the taxes you pay are based on the cadastral value – a nominal value which each property has and which depends on its size, location, standard etc – nothing to do with the market value.
Example 1:
House price agreed €100,000.
Property belongs to private sellers.
Cadastral value of the property €32,000.
Let’s say you intend buying the house as a non resident (.ie. you do not intend moving to Italy permanently and applying for residency).
Taxes payable are 9% on cadastral value €32,000 so €2,880 plus a few smaller fixed taxes.
Or, if you intend moving to live in the house permanently, applying for Italian residency, then as long as you don’t already own another property in Italy;
Taxes payable are 2% on cadastral value €32,000 so €640 plus a few smaller fixed taxes. A minimum figure may be payable.
Please note, you could buy the house as a resident and pay the lower rate of tax if you intend moving there and obtaining residency within the next 18 months. Don’t be tempted to do this unless you are definitely sure you will become a resident. If you then do not, you need to pay the difference in taxes plus a penalty of around 30%.
If there is substantial land (not just a garden) with the property, then 15% is payable on the value attributed to the land, which can be quite low, eg a value of €15,000 could be attributed to the land so 15% of 15,000 = €2,250 would be the tax on the land.
Example 2:
House price €100,000
Property is being sold by a company
Cadastral value of the property is €32,000
Let’s say you intend buying the house as a non resident (i.e. you do not intend moving to Italy permanently and applying for residency).
Taxes payable are 10% VAT on full market price €100,000 so €10,000 plus a few smaller fixed taxes.
Or, if you intend moving to live in the house permanently, applying for Italian residency, then as long as you don’t already own another property in Italy,
Taxes payable are 4% VAT on €100,000 so €4,000 plus a few smaller fixed taxes.
Once we know
– which house you want to buy, its cadastral value and who owns it (company/individual)
– whether you intend to buy as a resident/non resident and if it’s your first property in Italy
only then can we ask the notary to provide a quote for the precise taxes payable.
Other circumstances
Then of course there are other scenarios.
If the value of the property you want to buy is very low (eg €50,000) then purchase costs are likely to be a higher percentage as there are set minimums to pay for all fees and taxes. So on a €50,000 house, you are likely to pay 12-15% instead of 10% (non resident).
You might want to buy a property (being sold by private individuals) with your company. Taxes are considerably higher in this case, as they would be 9% on the sale price (not on the cadastral value). So it’s cheaper to buy a privately owned property as a private individual, not as a company.
But, in the case of a country property which is a farm/winery/agriturismo, these are often owned by a farming company (azienda agricola) , which has considerable tax advantages as you can buy the farm and pay just 0-1% (depending on the circumstances) on the purchase price in tax.
Taxes would be different for a commercial purchase, eg if your company is buying an Italian company (ie a farm or other company). Buying the shares of a company usually meets zero taxes, just a few fixed fees, and notary and accountancy fees.
The above is a guide, and once you have found a property you are interested in buying, we can obtain a notary quote for you, with a full breakdown of the taxes and fees due.
Notary fees – approx 1-2%, more for a lower priced property due to some fixed taxes.
Agency fees – in Italy both buyer and seller pay the agent. These are payable to the Italian agent (one of our partners) you view the house with at compromesso (preliminary contract) stage and for each party are usually 3% plus VAT. VAT is 22% in Italy. Minimums apply. Nothing is payable to Casa Tuscany so you will not pay double the fees, you will just have double the assistance!
Compromesso registration fees – approx €380 plus a part payment of taxes which is deducted from the total taxes due at completion.
Translator for the deed signing at the notary’s office. Required if you do not speak Italian well enough to understand legal deeds. Approx cost €250 – €350 depending on the notary.
Technical report for the notary. Checks all the planning issues of the property, making sure it matches the official plans, no works have been carried out without permission, gathers all previous permits, checks the house is sellable and not illegal in any way. Carried out by a geometra, architect or engineer and costs vary considerably, a minimum of €761 including VAT/ Please note this report is NOT a structural survey, that is an optional additional report you may wish to instruct.
Local council tax – IMU (formerly ICI) – payable only by non residents. This needs to be paid twice a year at the post office – no bill is sent. Most people use a local accountant or property manager to calculate it.
Refuse tax (TARI)
In some areas, mountain community tax.
If you buy a property which is part of a condominium, e.g. with shared pool and grounds, lighting etc, then there will be annual condominium fees to pay which usually range from about €200 to €1000/year unless it is a particularly luxurious property with many amenities in which case costs could be higher.
Utilities
You don’t really need an Italian bank account for buying a property in Italy any more as money is usually sent by bank transfer, although some notaries insist the funds are sent from an Italian account set up by you.
You could of course open an account to handle bills but bear in mind that some utilities companies refuse to arrange direct debits for non resident accounts, and some bills cannot be paid by direct debit.
You could always pay your bills online or if you have a property manager then send them the funds for settling all the bills.
If you do intend opening an Italian bank account, bear in mind that Italian bank charges are high . Usually there is a monthly fee to pay, plus charges for receiving money, paying bills, sending statements, etc etc.
