Torre del Cassero A romantic and creative dwelling in the heart of Tuscany
PIENZA, SIENA, ITALY Set above the rolling landscape of a UNESCO World Heritage–recognized countryside, this unique residence is a rare find. Ingeniously crafted within a restored medieval tower, the home combines history and intrigue with comfort and luxury. This ancient structure was built in 1256 as part of the fortifications around the hamlet of Monticchiello. Centuries later, beginning in 1967, it was rediscovered and painstakingly converted over the course of three years into an artist’s abode. On the ground floor, an entry hall connects to the boiler room and
accesses a large cellar. Massive stone stairs lead up to the first level, which includes a bedroom, bathroom, and living room. Here, the main entrance is reached via a functioning lift bridge. A solid oak staircase ascends to another living room with an open kitchen, and then to the
top story with two bedrooms and a bathroom. On the roof, a stunning terrace reveals magnificent 360-degree views stretching for miles. Outside, the alluring aromas of wild mint, rosemary, and other herbs
waft through the air above the scenic grounds, which encompass more than two acres with an olive grove and plum, cherry, and fig trees n
OFFERED AT €1,500,000 (approximately US$1,920,000)