Single family villa via della Fortezza 10, Centro, Cetona

The 16th-century tower dominates the historic center of Cetona and provides a 360-degree view of the surrounding hills. Originally dating back to the 10th century, the building has been extended over time and is now a beautiful manorial villa (510 sqm, 7 bedrooms) completed by a guesthouse with six flats (410 sqm, 7 bedrooms), the former armory (225 sqm) ideal for events and a beautiful private chapel (40 sqm). The 10,164-sqm park stretches out on the rocky spur above Cetona and is home to a 10 × 4 m swimming pool, a Roman amphitheater and even a private helipad.

DESCRIPTION OF THE BUILDINGS
The medieval keep (510 sqm – 5,488 sqft, 7 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms) dates in its original form to the 10th century, and its present appearance was requested by Marquis Chiappino Vitelli, who built his residence in the 16th century by incorporating the remains of the ancient castle and incorporating the tower into the new villa.
Entering through the main doorway, the entrance gives access to two cozy sitting rooms on either side and an elegant dining room straight ahead. A side door leads to the kitchen with pantry and exit to the small veranda in the garden. The staircase at the corner of the building leads to the second floor where the first sleeping area is located consisting of master bedroom with private bathroom and walk-in closet and three bedrooms with private bathrooms. Returning to the staircase and going up again one gets to the second floor where there is an elegant vaulted reception hall and three bedrooms with private bathrooms. From the salon, an original wooden staircase then goes up to a sitting room with a fireplace and, further above, to the panoramic sitting room at the top of the tower. From here you can exit onto the covered walkway that goes around the living room, from which you have a 360-degree view of the Sienese countryside.

The guesthouse (410 sqm – 4,412 sqft, 7 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms) is located on the northwest side of the property and is a classic four-story stone building divided into six apartments accessible by a condominium staircase accessed from the road around the base of the fortress.

On the south side of the park, along the walls of the fortress, there is an events area (225 sqm – 2,421 sqft, 1 bathroom) structured on two floors and created in what was originally a guardhouse with its own armory.

Completing the property is a characteristic private chapel (40 sqm – 430 sqft) dug into the rock along the driveway to the fortress and very suitable for ceremonies of an intimate nature, two cellars (40 sqm – 430 sqft) and a warehouse (30 sqm – 323 sqft) that are currently used as storages and shelters for tools.

EXTERIORS
The fortress is located at the center of a park of about 10,164 sqm (2.5 ac), shaded by large plants and full of color thanks to many flowers and bushes. In the park, just below the fortress, is also a small Roman amphitheater, which is very well preserved and can be used for small private event.