- For Sale
- Asking Price 1,260,000 EUR
- Build Size: 387 ft2
- Land Size: 387 ft2
- Property Type: Townhouse
- Bedroom: 3
- Bathroom: 3
Once in a lifetime chance to own the birthplace of Pope Pio III, immaculately restored, turn key and just a stone's throw from Sarteano's piazza
Located in the heart of the historic centre of Sarteano, between the World Heritage site of the Val d'Orcia and the Valdichiana, Palazzo Pio III has been recently beautifully restored.The property was the birthplace of Pope Pius III (Francesco Todeschini Piccolomini, 1439-1503) and is located a few steps away from the town's main square. Hidden in a small side street, the entrance welcomes you with an enchanting travertine portal carved in bas-relief with floral motifs and the crests of the Piccolomini-Todeschini family.Inside there are three large suites with luxury bathrooms, a reception room, and a living/ relaxing area created in the ancient cellars where a cave has been unearthed, that seems to be an ancient secret passage that led to the castle.ACCOMMODATIONGROUND FLOOR - Entrance hall with storage room and cloakroom;LOWER GROUND FLOOR - Large sitting room with dining area, kitchen with access to the external courtyard, cloakroom, and study/sitting area with glass floor, exposing the secret passageway to the castle;FIRST FLOOR - Bedroom 1 with en suite bathroom with spa, Bedroom 2 with sitting area and fireplace, and bathroom en suite;SECOND FLOOR - Principal suite with sitting area and impressive en suite bathroom.The property is currently being used as a luxury bed and breakfast business but could work equally well as a private residence.
Cetona - 6 km;A1 Chiusi Chianciano - 6 km;Montepulciano - 20 km;Pienza - 30 km;Florence - 125 km;Rome - 165 km.Please note all distances and measurements are approximate and for security reasons, are not representative of the exact location of the property. For more information on the precise location of the property and its surrounding area, please contact the listed Property Adviser.
Located in the heart of the historic centre of Sarteano, between the World Heritage site of the Val d'Orcia and the Valdichiana, Palazzo Pio III has been recently beautifully restored.The property was the birthplace of Pope Pius III (Francesco Todeschini Piccolomini, 1439-1503) and is located a few steps away from the town's main square. Hidden in a small side street, the entrance welcomes you with an enchanting travertine portal carved in bas-relief with floral motifs and the crests of the Piccolomini-Todeschini family.Inside there are three large suites with luxury bathrooms, a reception room, and a living/ relaxing area created in the ancient cellars where a cave has been unearthed, that seems to be an ancient secret passage that led to the castle.ACCOMMODATIONGROUND FLOOR - Entrance hall with storage room and cloakroom;LOWER GROUND FLOOR - Large sitting room with dining area, kitchen with access to the external courtyard, cloakroom, and study/sitting area with glass floor, exposing the secret passageway to the castle;FIRST FLOOR - Bedroom 1 with en suite bathroom with spa, Bedroom 2 with sitting area and fireplace, and bathroom en suite;SECOND FLOOR - Principal suite with sitting area and impressive en suite bathroom.The property is currently being used as a luxury bed and breakfast business but could work equally well as a private residence.
Cetona - 6 km;A1 Chiusi Chianciano - 6 km;Montepulciano - 20 km;Pienza - 30 km;Florence - 125 km;Rome - 165 km.Please note all distances and measurements are approximate and for security reasons, are not representative of the exact location of the property. For more information on the precise location of the property and its surrounding area, please contact the listed Property Adviser.
