Extraordinary Tuscan estate for sale: Restored borgo in Massa Marittima

In the heart of southern Tuscany, down a cypress-lined drive near the medieval town of Massa Marittima, sits a restored 19th-century borgo – a rural village – transformed into a luxurious retreat.

Surrounded by 34 hectares of rolling hills, olive groves and productive vineyards, the estate offers a slice of timeless Italy, paired with the comforts of contemporary design, and is on the market for €28 million ($50.095 million).

Spanning more than 2700 square metres across five main buildings and multiple auxiliary structures, it’s a private hamlet designed for those dreaming of a life both expansive and serene.

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“It is an ancient rural village dating back to the 19th century, consisting of residential buildings and agricultural storage facilities,” says Diletta Giorgolo, head of residential at Italy Sotheby’s International Realty.

“Three of the five main buildings have been restored from pre-existing structures, while the other two were reconstructed from the ruins of former annexes.”

The centrepiece is the three-level main villa, where arched stone openings and terracotta ceilings ground the home in Tuscan tradition. On the ground floor is a restaurant-style dining space and professional kitchen with arched windows, an open fireplace, and guest bathrooms.

Upstairs, the first floor is devoted to the main-bedroom suite, with dressing room and fireplace. It opens onto a panoramic terrace that wraps three sides of the home. A service room and additional bathroom also sit on this level.

The second floor houses three separate suites, each with two rooms and a bathroom, as well as direct access to a turret that offers sweeping views across the entire estate.

Below, a concrete level could be used for storage or as a large garage. An internal lift links all floors.

Lovingly restored, the estate balances centuries-old architecture with modern comforts, preserving original features while embracing contemporary light, space and liveability.

Beyond the main villa, the wider estate offers incredible scope for hosting and entertaining.

Two buildings provide guest accommodation – one with seven suites, the other with four. A third houses a reception area, caretaker’s quarters, and a multipurpose room. The fourth is

made for events: a lounge with retractable glass walls above, and a wine cellar and tasting room below.

The fifth building is all about wellbeing, with a suite upstairs and a full spa on the ground floor – including Turkish bath, massage room, changing rooms and bathrooms.

“In all the five main buildings of the borgo they retained most of the original Tuscan features, such as exposed chestnut beams, terracotta ceiling tiles, arched openings and fireplaces,” Giorgolo says.

“The large terrace on the first floor of the main villa is a new feature that makes this villa unique [but] it’s not a usual feature to find in the old Tuscan houses.

“The villa [was] fully renovated and finished in 2012. However, the current owners decided to enlarge the windows and French doors in order to increase natural light inside.

“At present, it remains in a shell state inside, requiring finishing works as well as furnishing.”

Outside, you’ll find a swimming pool with a spa, tennis court, golf training area, covered outdoor gym and horse paddock. The lower section of the estate contains five more buildings for olive oil production, a stable, cinema, outdoor kitchen and barbecue, plus two lakes.

The estate consists of two parcels: 12 hectares of land surrounding the main borgo, with two hectares of vineyard and 4.5 hectares of olive grove in full production; and a second 22-hectare section lies 2.5 kilometres away, with lawns and an additional 500 olive trees.

Giorgolo says the property is ideal for a family who wants to live here permanently, with accommodation for family and friends “to enjoy the quiet and picturesque Tuscan countryside, framed by vineyards and olive groves, where the wild and timeless nature seems to be there forever”.

Thanks to the onsite helipad and proximity to Grosseto’s private airport – just 30 minutes away – it’s a world apart, yet effortlessly connected.

While You’re There

Welcome to Tuscany’s untamed south, where medieval hill towns, cypress groves and Michelin-starred dining sit between vineyards and the sea.

Savour the region

Just eight kilometres away, Massa Marittima is full of rustic charm and fine food. Book ahead for Ristorante Bracali, which boasts one Michelin star, or take a scenic drive to Castiglione della Pescaia for La Trattoria Enrico Bartolini (also one Michelin star). For true indulgence blended with spectacular water views, head south to Il Pellicano in Porto Ercole.

Wander and explore

Stroll the cobbled lanes of Massa Marittima and pause in the cathedral square, or visit the medieval Monteriggioni Castle in a medieval walled village. The beaches of Follonica are just 10 minutes away, while Punta Ala – with its golf, harbour and dramatic coastline – is an easy half-hour drive away.