There is a luxury villa in Tuscany nestled in the iconic landscape of the Crete Senesi that is today the result of a conscious rebirth, a profound dialogue between past and present, between rural architecture and contemporary vision.
This is the story of an old farmhouse transformed into a luxury property with a clear identity. A home to live in, a place to share, and an asset to invest in.
We chose to tell its story through the voice of those who imagined, restored, and lived in it. The result is an intimate and refined narrative, one of respect, careful choices, and rare sensitivity, which gives the villa back its most authentic meaning. Discover this Tuscan retreat below: a project open to the future, where beauty, hospitality, agricultural production, and economic potential coexist in perfect balance.
A Story of Rebirth, Written with Time and Respect
This luxury villa in the Tuscan countryside was originally an 18th-century agricultural farmhouse. A simple, functional building, deeply connected to the land. Its transformation was not conceived as a break with the past, but as a second life, shaped with patience and profound respect for Tuscan heritage and identity.
The owner describes a process guided by craftsmanship, research, and attentive listening to the place itself. Stone walls, wooden beams, and the original farmhouse structure were not merely preserved, but reinterpreted through what she defines as a circular architectural approach: reintegrating local materials, techniques, and know-how, giving them renewed meaning and longevity.
This was not only about conservation, but about consciously choosing not to demolish, replace, or overwrite, instead valuing what already existed through local traditions and artisanal expertise.
In this way, the villa remains authentically Tuscan while being firmly oriented toward the future, in terms of sustainability, quality of living, and refined comfort expressed through understated luxury.
“If this villa could speak, it would tell a story of rebirth.”
Nothing in this project was left to chance. The transformation was not a simple renovation, but a slow and respectful process shaped by time, patience, and craftsmanship. Every intervention followed a clear principle: not to erase the past, but to offer it a new life.
First Impressions: The Deep Feeling of Coming Home
“The arrival along the cypress-lined road, the entrance into the courtyard, a space that feels like an outdoor room, and then, once inside, the magnificent Tuscan landscape suddenly opens up.”
The first emotion the estate evokes is not surprise for its own sake, but something deeper: the feeling of coming home. The central courtyard welcomes, protects, and introduces the house. It is the heart of the villa, an intimate space where the building’s history and character are immediately tangible.
Then, almost unexpectedly, everything changes. Stepping inside, the gaze is naturally drawn outward as the rolling hills of the Crete Senesi unfold all around, expansive, luminous, and quietly powerful. It is a subtle yet striking contrast: welcoming and breathtaking at the same time.
“Guests often stop, breathe and smile. It is a moment that repeats itself and never loses its power.”
A Villa that Belongs to the Tuscan Landscape
“The Crete Senesi are so visually powerful that the house could not dominate them: it had to belong to them.”
It is in this spirit that the property does not impose itself on the land, but becomes part of it. Every architectural choice was guided by a clear principle: not to dominate nature, but to establish an intimate and respectful dialogue with it.
The landscape had to be preserved and respected: “Looking at the Crete Senesi is like admiring a Renaissance painting.”
Traditional architecture was preserved, and the property was encircled by an olive grove forming a natural green crown on the hilltop, reinforcing the estate’s dignity while safeguarding its authentic identity.
The result is a rare balance: a residence of strong presence that blends seamlessly with the power of the landscape, as if it had always belonged there.
Interiors Defined by Light, Space, and Rare Living Flexibility
Inside, the villa reveals its ability to be generous and intimate at once: a rare quality in large countryside estates.
“I wanted to create an extraordinary sense of space, openness and light.”
The restyling was guided by extensive research into local materials and traditional architectural elements, always interpreted through a contemporary lens. This balance between roots and vision makes the interiors immediately distinctive and sets the villa apart from many others in the area.
One of the most significant architectural gestures is the vertical opening of the dining area: a spatial void that brings air and light deep into the house, subtly recalling the atmosphere of Tuscan abbeys and cloisters. Within this composition, the contemporary fireplace finds its rightful, almost symbolic place, becoming a natural point of balance between past and present.
The villa’s true strength lies in its versatility. It can welcome large families, gatherings, or events without losing warmth, yet it is equally comfortable and intimate when lived by just a few people. The combinations and possibilities are many, and they unfold effortlessly.
Outdoor Spaces as Living Scenarios, Where the Pool Becomes the Horizon
There is no single way to experience the outdoors here: “The real added value lies in the incredible versatility of the outdoor experience.”
A sequence of atmospheres unfolds around the house: covered terraces, intimate corners within the olive grove, the courtyard, the pool area. Each space changes with the season, the time of day, the mood, and the number of guests, offering a different way of Tuscan living every time.
The infinity pool represents one of the estate’s most iconic moments. Here, the horizon seems endless, time slows almost to a standstill, and Tuscany reveals itself in its purest form. This is a place of silence, balance, and contemplation.
One Property, Many Possible Lives: Home, Investment, Agricultural Estate
Over the last twenty years, the villa has consistently demonstrated a strong entrepreneurial vocation, establishing itself not only as a residence of great charm but also as a property capable of generating value over time. This is a central aspect of its identity and an integral part of the vision with which it was designed and lived.
It has been successfully used for high-end rentals, welcoming international guests seeking privacy, beauty, and authenticity, with excellent and consistent performance over time. Thanks to its layout, setting, and level of seclusion, the estate also lends itself naturally to private events and weddings, offering emotionally powerful and highly adaptable scenarios.
Alongside hospitality, the agricultural soul of the property remains alive and productive. The surrounding olive grove yields high-quality olive oil, with particularly strong production in the most recent season, reinforcing the tangible connection between land, tradition, and value.
This rare combination of luxury, hospitality, agricultural land and income-generating potential positions the estate firmly within the realm of luxury real estate investment in Tuscany, appealing not only to lifestyle buyers but also to family offices and international investors seeking long-term value.
Looking Ahead: A Future Still to Be Shaped
The villa’s potential has not yet been fully expressed. Instead, it is an integral part of its identity: a home designed as an open project, capable of evolving alongside those who live there.
The owner envisions a future reconfiguration of part of the right wing overlooking the courtyard, potentially creating a fitness area and home office, while retaining a caretaker’s apartment on the upper floor. The left wing already functions seamlessly as an independent guesthouse, offering privacy and autonomy.
“It simply depends on how future owners choose to live here.”
Beyond this, the villa could also be imagined as a shared retreat for three families, each with its own private living spaces gathered around a common courtyard. This vision reflects the estate’s extraordinary flexibility without ever compromising its soul.
A Place That Creates Lasting Memories
“Who could fall in love with this villa?” – we ask her.
“People who love beauty, authenticity, design, privacy, and being together.” – she replies.
The villa speaks to multi-generational families, to friends gathering to celebrate life, to couples seeking an emotional connection with a place. It is a home designed to be shared, to host meaningful moments, from everyday life to special occasions and weddings.
Here, time is rediscovered, nature is present, and shared moments regain their true value.
“And that’s precisely why, once you arrive, it’s hard not to fall in love.”
An Exclusive Tour of the Villa in the Crete Senesi, Tuscany
If there is an ideal way to discover the villa, the owner imagines it as a slow and revealing journey.
The story would begin in the courtyard, where the history of the house is immediately tangible, carved into the stone and the proportions of the architecture. It is here that one perceives the authentic character of the place, its agricultural heritage, and the sense of continuity with the past.
From there, the route would continue through the generous, light-filled interior spaces, which are naturally welcoming, accompanying the gaze and movement towards the outside. The terraces, which open up almost theatrically onto the landscape, gradually reveal the vastness of the Crete Senesi and the deep connection between the house and the surrounding area.
Finally, the journey would end in the most iconic place: the infinity pool and pool house. Here the horizon seems to dissolve, and Tuscany reveals itself in its purest essence. It is here that time slows down and everything finds its balance.
If you wish to truly experience this journey, let yourself be guided through spaces, volumes, and views as imagined by those who breathed new life into this estate. Watch the video tour here and let yourself be transported to its most authentic essence.
For a deeper exploration of architectural details, technical features, and the full residential, agricultural, and investment potential, the complete property listing of the villa on Dreamer Real Estate offers the natural starting point for the next chapter of this story.
And to learn more about every architectural and technical detail and the extraordinary residential, agricultural, and investment potential, take a look at all the specifications of this Stunning Villa with Pool Immersed in the Crete Senesi.
