Buying Property in the Tuscan Maremma: the Affordable Coast and Country Alternative

Buying property in the Maremma Tuscany means paying noticeably less than in Chianti or the Val d’Orcia. This part of the province of Grosseto pairs a wild coast, thermal springs and Etruscan hill towns with average asking prices of roughly 2,200 to 2,700 euro per square metre in 2026.

Key takeaways

• The province of Grosseto averaged roughly 2,200 to 2,700 euro per square metre for homes on the market in early 2026, depending on the portal (idealista and immobiliare.it), against materially higher prices in prime Chianti and the Val d’Orcia.
• Saturnia and Manciano anchor the top of the local market, while restored stone farmhouses inland start well under 400,000 euro.
• The Maremma reaches Rome Fiumicino and Pisa airports in roughly two to two and a half hours by car.
• In our experience resale is slower and less liquid than in Chianti, so buy for use and yield first, not for a quick flip.
• Foreign buyers can purchase freely; budget for taxes and fees on top of the price.

How much does property cost in the Maremma?

Homes in the province of Grosseto were asking roughly 2,200 to 2,700 euro per square metre on the main portals in early 2026. Idealista reported an average near 2,257 euro per square metre for Grosseto in May 2026, with houses and villas cheaper at about 2,208 euro per square metre. Immobiliare.it put the whole province around 2,680 euro per square metre in January 2026, up about 1.2 percent year on year. Our own Tuscany property prices by area guide tracks the same spread. These are asking prices, not sale prices, and they hide big swings between a village apartment and a coastal villa.

For a fuller picture of what a purchase actually costs once taxes, notary and agency fees are added, read our guide to the cost of buying property in Italy. As a rule of thumb, budget for taxes and fees on top of the sticker price, and confirm your own figures with a professional.

Is the Maremma cheaper than Chianti or the Val d’Orcia?

Yes. The Maremma is one of the best value corners of southern Tuscany. Prime Chianti and the postcard Val d’Orcia command materially higher prices for comparable restored farmhouses, while the province of Grosseto sits closer to 2,200 to 2,700 euro per square metre. You are buying the same tradition of stone, terracotta and cypress, plus a coastline and thermal springs the inland hill zones do not have, for a meaningfully lower entry point. The trade off is less international name recognition, which is exactly why prices are softer.

Where should you buy in the Maremma?

Start with what you want from the property: thermal country, coast, or working land. The province of Grosseto splits into a few distinct pockets, each with its own price and character.

Saturnia and Manciano, the thermal heartland

Saturnia and Manciano form the high end of the inland Maremma. The draw is the Thermen von Saturnia, the free open-air hot springs and cascades that keep this stretch busy year round and support strong holiday rental demand. Here you find fully restored villas and agriturismi at the top of the local range. In our own catalogue this includes a renovated villa with pool near the Saturnia thermal springs at about 1.3 million euro, and an agriturismo for sale near Saturnia in the Manciano countryside at around 1.45 million euro. These are single-property examples, not a market average.

Restored farmhouses inland, the entry level

Move away from Saturnia and prices fall fast. Around Scansano, Cinigiano, Roccalbegna and the tufa villages, restored stone farmhouses and country houses start well below the headline villas. A good example in our catalogue is a restored stone farmhouse in the Maremma countryside at about 380,000 euro. Genuine village apartments and townhouses in comuni such as Cana, Roccalbegna and Semproniano can be found for a fraction of that again, which makes the Maremma one of the rare places in Tuscany with a real entry-level rung.

The coast and the Argentario

The coastal Maremma is a different market. Monte Argentario, with the harbours of Porto Ercole and Porto Santo Stefano, plus Punta Ala and Castiglione della Pescaia, is the glamorous seaside end and prices there run well above the inland average. Just north sits the Etruskerküste, the shoreline named for the ancient Etruscan settlements, quieter and more affordable than the Argentario.

Is the Maremma a good place to buy?

For the right buyer, yes. The Maremma rewards people who want authentic Tuscany, space and nature over trophy postcodes. You get Etruscan archaeology, the tufa towns of Pitigliano, Sovana and Sorano, the Saturnia springs, long protected beaches and DOC wine country, all at prices the famous zones left behind years ago. Holiday rental demand is real, especially near the thermal springs and the coast, which supports yield if you plan to let. If you want to rent your home out, our guide on renting out a Tuscan property and the CIN code explains the current rules. The honest caveat is liquidity, covered below.

Can foreigners buy in the Maremma?

Yes, foreign buyers can purchase freely in the Maremma on the same terms as elsewhere in Italy. You will need a codice fiscale, the Italian tax identification number every buyer must obtain before signing. The purchase runs through a compromesso, the binding preliminary sale contract, and completes at the rogito, the final deed signed before a notary. Our detailed articles on whether foreigners can buy property in Italy und die buying process and the notary walk through each step.

How far is the Maremma from an airport?

The Maremma reaches two international airports in roughly two to two and a half hours by car. From central Grosseto, Rome Fiumicino lies to the south and Pisa Galileo Galilei to the north, each about two hours away depending on your exact town and traffic. Rome Ciampino is a similar distance south. The local Grosseto airport handles limited traffic and is not a reliable scheduled option for most travellers, so plan around Fiumicino or Pisa. This keeps the Maremma accessible for owners flying in from abroad while still feeling genuinely rural.

Is it easy to resell a property in the Maremma?

In our experience, resale here is slower and less liquid than in Chianti or the Val d’Orcia, and you should plan for that. The buyer pool is smaller because the Maremma has less international brand recognition, so well-priced, well-restored homes near Saturnia, the tufa towns and the coast move best, while remote or unrenovated properties can sit for a long time. Treat a Maremma purchase as a home to use and, if you wish, to rent, rather than a short-term trade. Buy quality in a sought-after pocket, price it realistically, and time is on your side. Our guide to the cost of owning property in Tuscany helps you plan for the holding period.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Maremma cheaper than Chianti or the Val d’Orcia?

Yes. The province of Grosseto averaged roughly 2,200 to 2,700 euro per square metre for homes on the market in early 2026, against materially higher prices in prime Chianti and the Val d’Orcia. You get comparable stone farmhouses and countryside, plus a coast and thermal springs, at a lower entry point.

Is the Maremma a good place to buy?

For buyers who value authentic countryside, nature, Etruscan history and strong holiday rental demand near Saturnia and the coast, the Maremma offers excellent value. The main trade off is slower resale and less international name recognition, so it suits people buying to use and to let rather than to flip quickly.

How far is the Maremma from an airport?

Central Grosseto is about two to two and a half hours by car from both Rome Fiumicino to the south and Pisa Galileo Galilei to the north, with Rome Ciampino a similar distance. The local Grosseto airport carries only limited traffic, so most owners fly into Fiumicino or Pisa.

Is it easy to resell a property in the Maremma?

It is harder than in Chianti. The buyer pool is smaller, so resale takes longer and the market is less liquid. Well-restored homes in sought-after pockets such as Saturnia, Manciano, the tufa towns and the coast sell fastest. Buy quality, price realistically and plan to hold rather than trade.

What does property cost around Saturnia and Manciano?

Saturnia and Manciano sit at the top of the inland Maremma. Restored villas and agriturismi there run into seven figures, for example around 1.3 to 1.45 million euro in our current catalogue, while restored farmhouses a little further inland start well below 400,000 euro. These are single-property examples, not a market average.

How we can help

Easy Living Tuscany is a boutique agency that lives and works in the Maremma, so we know which pockets hold value and which properties will actually resell. If you would like us to build a shortlist around your budget and priorities, use our property finding service, or browse what is currently for sale. When you are ready to talk it through, book a call and we will give you an honest read on the area. For the wider picture, start with our pillar guide to buying property in Tuscany.

These figures are indicative, confirm your specific case with your notary, tax advisor or the relevant consulate.

Last updated August 2026. Written by Alessandro Ciacci, Co-founder, Easy Living Tuscany.