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Price	EUR 420.000
Sales Category	ready to move in
Dimensions	The property offers approximately 10 sqm of living space per floor (5 floors in total), complemented by a 12 sqm terrace. The total gross floor area is 86 sqm. A small, detached laundry room with a surface of approximately 5 sqm, is located within the historic town walls of Montalcino. The sale includes two small sections of gravel access road, approximatly 30 sqm. While ownership remains with the Municipality of Montalcino, a formal concession has been granted to the property owner up to the year 2099.
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Sleeps	2
Bedrooms	1
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Sustainability	Through the sale of this property, 50 trees will be planted in SpecialItaly’s name through our charitable partner, Trees for All.

"Torrantica" a Montalcino

A unique use of modern materials in a historic building.

Ascend into an extraordinary fusion of 13th-century Tuscan heritage and avant-garde Italian minimalism. Rising proudly above the rolling, cypress-lined horizon of the world-famous Medieval town of Montalcino, this impeccably restored watchtower offers an unrivaled vertical living experience for the discerning owner or hospitality investor. As the only restored tower that remains fully intact, it represents a true statement of contemporary architecture, where each floor is dedicated to a single, hyper-curated function.

The ascension through floors is via a custom made floating steel-and-glass staircase, that was brought in all in separate pieces and installed on spot. The stair is the fil rouge for the interior flow, aesthetically connected also to the semi see-through glass floor of kitchen and living room. The use of glass supports also the passage of light creating rooms filled with light, without compromising the cosiness and historic touch of original material.

Beyond its status as a collectible personal trophy, this property represents a high-yield investment asset tailored for the flourishing luxury experiential market. Wealthy couples seeking romantic getaways actively prioritize singular, story-driven retreats over standard five-star hotels. By offering travelers the bucket-list novelty of "living in a medieval tower" paired with uncompromising modern luxury, this turnkey residence commands premium daily rates year-round. Located in the heart of one of Italy's most celebrated wine capitals, it captures both high-occupancy boutique tourist demand and long-term capital preservation in a world-renowned destination. Private viewings are arranged strictly by appointment set through our agency.
"Torrantica di Montalcino" is the only tower restored with residential use in Montalcino and the surrounding towns. It is under the protection on Italian Authority for Art.

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Layout

Bedrooms

The bedroom carved in the beautiful former cantina of the tower is located on the ground floor of the tower, with access also from outside from the gravel road beneath the main road. It boasts a magnificent original stone vaulted ceiling.

Bathrooms

Bathroom with shower is located right on the floor right above the bedroom. There is also a small changing room.

Kitchen

Kitchen is on the central floor of the tower, with access from the main entrance of the tower, located at street level. It presents a beautiful glass floor, wooden niches and original embrasures.

Living room

The living room is located above the kitchen. It boasts a beautiful contrast between the glass floor and the original wooden beams and tiles ceiling in which also an original trapdoor has been kept untouched. View onto the main street as well as on the valley. Worth to be noticed is the architectural composition of the steel stair leading to the terrace.

Other rooms

There is a laundry room-storage located inside the walls of the town, right next to Torrantica, with access from outside.

Facilities

Outside

The amazing terrace of the property is unpaired in terms of location and view. Equipped with water and electricity, it offers the possibility to install a small portable kitchen, as well as parasol.

Technical

Electricity and water are hooked up to the mains.
The heating system is powered by the public electricity grid.
The sewer connection from the tower to the point where it joins the municipal sewer network of Montalcino was newly constructed as part of the tower’s renovation works.
Double glazed windows are present through out the entire property.
All structural elements, doors, and windows feature stainless steel construction.

Energy

Class G, EPgl,nren 1509,9kWh/mq*a

Direct environment

"Torrantica" di Montalcino is located on the foritified walls of the historical center of the Medieval town of Montalcino. It has two accesses: one via the main street, and the other one through the gravel road right beneath the main road and the town walls.

Notes

The property is offered for sale in its current state as described in this profile; all present furniture is for sale at a separate price offer. The property is under the protection of the Italian Authority for Art (Sovraintendenza), and therefore subject to the artistic pre-emption right. Specialitaly will apply a buyer’s commission of 4% plus VAT based on the final agreed purchase price. Specialitaly can introduce to foreign buyers some local financial institutions and independent credit brokers to request mortgages up to 60%-80% of the investment.

Location

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Surroundings

"Torrantica" is located on the fortified walls of Montalcino and it has easy access to all the facilities the world known town has to offer.

Travel

Siena Ampugnano Airport [45 km], Grosseto Airport [60 km], Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi Airport [105 km], Florence Amerigo Vespucci Airport [115 km], Pisa Galileo Galilei Airport [180 km], Rome Fiumicino Airport [210 km], Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport [215 km], Rome Ciampino Airport [220 km]

Distances

San Quirico d'Orcia [10 km], Buonconvento [14 km], Bagno Vignoni [17 km], Castiglione d'Orcia [20 km], Pienza [23 km], Murlo [26 km], Asciano [32 km], Montepulciano [37 km], Siena [42 km], Chiusi [55 km], Grosseto [56 km]