Ancient setting
For sale in Tuscany, Sambuco sits within Borgo Fastelli – an ancient hamlet beautifully restored into a small collection of stone homes. Once an 800-year-old hunter’s lodge, the medieval village has been brought gently back to life, retaining its original countryside character while offering a deeply comfortable way of living. Positioned high on the slopes beneath Monte Cetona, the mountainside setting feels expansive and quietly dramatic, with long views across a landscape that remains wonderfully untouched.
This historic apartment for sale in Tuscany carries a real sense of place. The approach – a winding country track – only heightens that delicious feeling of arrival.
Effortless living
Sambuco is generous in scale, with two bedrooms and two bathrooms, alongside a dining and living area and a fully equipped kitchen. Everything has been carefully considered. Interiors are warm and inviting, layered with texture and detail, and finished with a light artistic touch that gives the apartment its personality without overwhelming it.
A fireplace anchors the living space, while central heating ensures comfort through the seasons. The apartment is sold furnished, with appliances in excellent condition, making it easy to step straight into life here.
From the terrace, the views stretch outward to the mountains – a place for slow mornings, long lunches or a glass of wine as the light shifts across the valley.
Shared spaces
Ownership here extends beyond the apartment itself. With this Italian apartment for sale, you become a custodian of the wider estate – 11 hectares of oak forest, rambling gardens, open land and thoughtfully designed communal areas.
There is a swimming pool set slightly apart from the homes, surrounded by gardens scented with lavender and rosemary. A tennis court, bowling field and outdoor spaces invite an easy, sociable rhythm. A large hall for gatherings, an office space for those working remotely and additional shared buildings add a quiet practicality to daily life.
It is a rare balance – privacy when you want it, and a sense of community when you don’t.
Val d’Orcia life
For sale in Italy, this Borgo Fastelli apartment called Sambuco places you in the heart of Val d’Orcia – a UNESCO World Heritage landscape known for its rolling hills, vineyards and cypress-lined roads. Nearby villages like Pienza, Montepulciano and Montalcino offer culture, food and wine in equal measure, all within easy reach. Siena is about 60km away, while Florence is just 100km from Borgo Fastelli.
Days here unfold naturally. Walk or cycle through the surrounding countryside, spend time exploring medieval towns or linger over long, unhurried meals. Thermal baths, historic abbeys and quiet hilltop villages are all part of the rhythm.
This is more than a Tuscan apartment for sale – it is an invitation into a slower, more grounded way of living.
Written by Sally Rutherford
What are the property details?
- Estate erf size: 11 hectares
- Apartment size: 126m²
- 2 bedrooms
- 2 bathrooms
- Open-plan living/dining/TV area
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Terrace with mountain views
- Fireplace
- Central heating (gas)
- Fully furnished (excluding specific artworks)
- Access to communal swimming pool, gardens, play area, outdoor dining and entertainment areas, covered parking, office and spacious entertainment hall