Cetona, Tuscany 53040

Sky-Top with panoramic terraces, garage, cellars and independent spaces for sale in Cetona, Siena Tuscany Ref. Cet189 In the heart of the historic village of Cetona, opposite Palazzo Minutelli today the Town Hall and known for the 19th-century frescoes by Antonio Cappelletti stands this extraordinary authorial residence of about 270 m², plus a further two-level dwelling of about 30 m² with private garden and an additional room/studio with bathroom, also separated from the main residence, of 20 m². Designed by a renowned Roman architect, the house represents a rare blend of traditional Tuscan architecture and contemporary refinement. There is artisanal care visible in every detail. The Cetona village is an ancient Tuscan hamlet with very ancient origins: inhabited since the Paleolithic, it has known continuity into the Neolithic, Etruscan and Roman eras. Since 2001 it has been part of the prestigious list of the Most Beautiful Villages in Italy. Its medieval history is still readable in the fortified fortress built by the Sienese in the 15th century. The urban structure preserves traces of the different erasfrom prehistoric origins to the medieval city walls. The residence The entrance to the house leads, on the left, to a first room with an adjacent bathroom, finely furnished, with a wide window overlooking the valley and Monte Cetona. On the right opens an elegant sitting room with a fireplace, a flowering balcony and a cozy reading corner carved in a niche under the stairs. Halfway up the main staircase you reach a small terrace overlooking Palazzo Minutelli. It is perfect for enjoying the tranquility of the village and the beauty of its architecture. A few more steps lead to the daytime zone: a large space that houses the kitchen and the dining room, designed and furnished with high-end materials. The kitchen was made to order by a local craftsman, with marbles from San Casciano dei Bagni and wooden-fronted cabinets. The dining room is embellished by an imposing fireplace with side benches, the true convivial heart of the house. It is followed by a large bright living room with an antique fireplace. From here you access a magnificent panoramic terrace, equipped with an electric shading awning, where a marble table fits. The terrace overlooks the valley and Monte Cetona one of the most spectacular views in the entire village. Every window of the house is a true picture of the valley, and the natural light enhances the warm colors of the Tuscan materials. The entire dwelling is floored with hand-made terracotta, which gives continuity, warmth and authenticity to all spaces. The sleeping area, reserved and quiet, is entered by a hallway entirely hand-painted by a Cetona artist with trompe-lil and floral decorations. It includes two bedrooms: a master with en-suite bathroom, and a second bedroom with a bathroom in front. Both are finished in meticulous detail and with the same view as the terrace. A wrought-iron spiral staircase leads to the upper floor to another intimate and evocative room with a private bathroom and panoramic terrace. The main areas the sleeping area and the living room are equipped with air conditioning. Each space is finished with materials chosen with passion, such as terracotta, wood, wrought iron, exposed beams and unique decorative paintings. The property also includes an independent two-level apartment of 30 m², with about 18 m² private courtyard, and a further room with bathroom, with its own separate entrance. The property is completed by a large double garage, very rare in the historic center (can be purchased separately, not included in the price). There is also a generously sized cellar that can be used as a wellness, fitness or private atelier area. The entire property is equipped with a fiber optic Wi-Fi system. A unique home, perfect as a primary residence or a representative house, in the heart of one of the most fascinating and lively villages in southern Tuscany.