Step into the story of Casale Petrella, a rustic country home nestled in the idyllic landscape near Sestino, a quaint town in the Tuscan province of Arezzo, Italy. This charming fixer-upper invites you to imagine the quiet, country escape you've always dreamed of. With its panoramic views of the majestic Sasso di Simone, this property sits at an impressive elevation of about 950 meters, offering fresh, crisp air, and tranquil, breathtaking vistas.
Sestino, located roughly 7 km away from the property, is a small town with a warm, welcoming community of about 1,200 residents. Life here is uncomplicated and tranquil, with just the right amenities: local shops for your daily needs, inviting cafes and bars for those lazy afternoons, and family-owned restaurants serving delicious authentic Tuscan cuisine. Despite its rustic charm, Sestino maintains a delightful balance with its modern conveniences.
Casale Petrella stands tall amidst a peaceful cluster of country homes, providing both community and privacy. The journey of this home of yours begins with a main building sprawling across three stories, featuring a usable attic. This property, although in need of renovation, is an ideal canvas for those with a vision, eager to transform it into a cozy family retreat or a potential tourist accommodation amidst Tuscany’s countryside.
Step inside, and you are greeted by spacious rooms filled with abundant natural light, yearning for a little love and labor to revive their true potential. A small hallway guides you into this blank canvas, offering:
• 3 bathrooms
• 5 bedrooms
• Separate attic space
• Dual panoramic balconies
• Large garage
• Two roomy cellars
• Original wood-burning oven
Moving further in, the ground floor presents you with expansive cellars and a large garage; spaces brimming with potential. The main staircase, the backbone of this notable abode, connects you to each level, reaching up to the attic.
On the first floor, there's a second entrance leading you into a space that's traditionally Tuscan, featuring an antiquated wood-burning oven. This floor also houses a bathroom, a kitchen ripe for reimagining, a dining room, and a single bedroom. From here, you step out to the first of two panoramic balconies, both providing you with stunning perspectives of the verdant landscape and the gentle cluster of houses below.
The second floor elegantly hosts four large bedrooms, a hallway, and a bathroom. These rooms, too, are bathed in natural light, awaiting your touch to transform them into calming sanctuaries. The second balcony on this level continues the home's promise of breathtaking vistas, a constant reminder of Tuscany's timeless beauty.
Venturing up into the attic, it unveils a spacious storage area, comfortably accessible and poised to be molded into whatever suits your whims and needs – perhaps even a cozy artist's retreat, an inspirational nook to pen your Italian memoirs.
Accompanying the main home is a snug, independent apartment cleverly laid out over about 45 square meters across two floors. A cozy kitchen and bathroom rest on the ground floor, while a bedroom and storage closet find their home on the upper level – perfect for guests or as a charming annex for rental potential.
The encompassing plot of over 3,200 square meters yearns for the touch of a green thumb, with plenty of space to cultivate lush gardens or introduce a swimming pool to complement the sun-kissed Tuscan summers. The property's roof, refurbished in 2005, stands resilient, yet the remaining spaces are a celebration of potential, inviting you to shape it to your liking.
For those seeking an adventure filled with possibility—each renovation choice, each design decision brings Casale Petrella one step closer to its rebirth, breathing new life into its historic walls. The peaceful rural lifestyle in Sestino embodies a blend of simple living with extraordinary natural beauty. Mild, warm summers coupled with sheer winter coziness, let you experience the breadth of Italy’s climatic delights.
Living in Sestino means savoring life at nature's pace, filled with the richness of history, and the simplicity of rural living. Despite needing your efforts to reach its ultimate charm, Casale Petrella offers a rare opportunity to create a lasting legacy in the heart of Tuscany’s captivating countryside. Let each brush of paint and each turned stone narrate the story of your new Italian adventure.
