ESTATE WITH RURAL HAMLET FOR SALE IN GAIOLE IN CHIANTI, TUSCANY

The manorial villa (1,182 m² – 12,718 sqft, 13 rooms and 7 bathrooms) is a large stone and masonry building that has been extended and remodeled over the centuries. The agricultural portion (593 m²) houses numerous storerooms, cellars and warehouses, laundry, orciaia and sheds, while the residential portion is divided into five independent flats:

• Master apartment (326 m² – 3,508 sqft): two entrances, large living area with fireplace, dining room, kitchen with pantry, living room, six bedrooms and three bathrooms;
• Apt. N°1 (51 m² – 549 ft²): living room with kitchen, bedroom and bathroom;
• Apt. N°2 (93 m² – 1,000 ft²): living room with kitchen, three bedrooms and bathroom;
• Apt. N°3 (64 m² – 688 ft²): living room with kitchen, two bedrooms and bathroom;
• Apt. N°4 (55 m² – 592 ft²): living room, kitchen, bedroom and bathroom.

Next to the villa is a rustic farmhouse (165 m² – 1,775 ft²) which is currently used as reception, administrative office, summer kitchen and storage.

Opposite the villa is a large multi-purpose building (226 m² – 2,432 ft², 2 bathrooms) with a large glazed hall that would be perfect as a yoga and/or meditation area. A the back, the building features two more rooms that are currently used as massage area and fitness center.

Not far from the villa is the old wine cellar (271 m² – 2,916 ft²) where grapes were once delivered for processing. The building includes several storerooms, the bottling line and a workshop, all located on staggered floors with direct access from the outside.

Moving away from the buildings, at the exit of the yard, the restaurant (99 m² – 1,065 ft², 3 bathrooms) consists of a large guest room, professional kitchen with pantry, guest bathrooms and employee bathrooms. The building was once a barn, recognizable by the windows with brick pattern.

The Agriturismo (244 m² – 2,518 ft², 4 rooms and 5 bathrooms) is located approximately 250 m from the main villa and is divided into four apartments:

• Apt. N°5 (50 m² – 538 ft²): living room, kitchen, bedroom and bathroom;
• Apt. N°6 (50 m² – 538 ft²): living room, kitchen, bedroom and bathroom;
• Apt. N°7 (41 m² – 441 ft²): living room with terrace, kitchen, bedroom and bathroom;
• Apt. N°8 (93 m² – 1,001 ft²): living room with kitchenette and service bathroom, living/reading room and bedroom with en-suite bathroom.

The farmhouse also has a 15 × 5.5 m swimming pool, located slightly downhill from the building and surrounded by a wooden sunbathing area that offers a pleasant outdoor space in which to relax on hot summer days.

The estate spans over 66.4 hectares (164.1 acres) in the Chianti hills, not far from Castello di Brolio. Most of the estate is covered in woodland (44.2 ha), which ensures privacy and excellent opportunities for walks and excursions in the countryside.

Agriculturally, the property includes large sections of arable (4.9 ha) and grazing land (1.7 ha) that could easily be used to plant new crops on the farm. The land is also very suitable for planting vineyards, as evidenced by the numerous wineries in the area.

A large olive grove (about 6.6 ha for a total of 2,200 trees) allows the production of up to 1,800 kg of excellent extra-virgin olive oil each year.

The vineyards (about 1.1 ha) are currently unused and need an almost complete replanting.

A private lake, set just below the main villa, is used for irrigation.

The property is in good condition, particularly the Agriturism, which is currently in business. The manor house is used as a private home by the owners, but the large size of the building and the possibility of renovating the agricultural premises for residential use allow for an expansion of the accommodation business.

The quiet location of the property, which enjoys a unique view of the Chianti hills and the Castle of Brolio, is also perfect for creating a yoga center where one can disconnect from the city and work routine.

The property has also been awarded with planting rights for a total of 6.0 ha of vineyards: of these, 3.6 ha can be registered as Chianti Classico DOCG, the remaining area could instead be registered as Toscana IGT or as Vinsanto del Chianti DOC (depending on preference). Considering the production guidelines, the estate could produce up to 189 hl of Chianti Classico DOCG and 317 hl of Toscana IGT (equivalent to 25,000 and 42,000 bottles of wine respectively).

There rights, if interested, are available for the additional sum of 100,000 Euro.

Castelnuovo Berardenga (8km; 10’), Gaiole in Chianti (13km; 15’), Siena (26km; 30’), Bucine (27km; 40’), Castellina in Chianti (33km; 45’), Greve in Chianti (38km; 45’), Monteriggioni (41km; 45’), Montalcino (55km; 1h 5’), Montepulciano (57km; 55’), Pienza (63km; 1h), San Gimignano (64km; 1h 5’), Arezzo (66km; 1h 5’), Cortona (67km; 1h), Volterra (76km; 1h 15’), Florence (77km; 1h 25’)

Firenze A. Vespucci (83km; 1h 20’), Grosseto C. Baccarini (91km; 1h 15’), Perugia San Francesco (111km; 1h 30’), Pisa G. Galilei (127m; 2h), Bologna G. Marconi (164km; 2h 10’), Roma Ciampino (239km; 2h 35’), Roma Fiumicino (253km; 2h 40’)