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On the hills of Tuscany, in the heart of the Brunello di Montalcino production area, small winery for sale. The property consists of two estates that include buildings (farmhouse and cellars) and vineyards (about 3.5 ha), respectively. The location of the property is very convenient, close to Montalcino and the best-known centers of the Val d’Orcia, and has no other houses nearby, which ensures privacy and confidentiality even in case you want to start a receptive activity.

DESCRIPTION OF THE BUILDINGS

The farmhouse (686 m² – 7,381 ft², 8 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms) is a rustic building in typical Tuscan style with well-preserved original finishes. In one corner of the ground floor are the old rustic cellars, easily usable for production in conjunction with the newer cellar, while the rest of the building houses two apartments:

• Apt. A (384 m²): entrance hall, living room, dining room, kitchen, six bedrooms and six bathrooms;
• Apt. B (82 m²): living room with kitchen, two bedrooms and bathroom.

The building is in excellent structural condition and needs only some interior modernization and finishing work.

Adjacent to the farmhouse, built partially underground and thus naturally climate-controlled, is the aging cellar (320 m² – 3,443 ft²) consisting of two separate rooms and a convenient shed for sheltering equipment.

The winemaking cellar (311 m² – 3,346 ft², 1 bathroom) is a large L-shaped building, very suitable for processing grapes due to spacious rooms with no structural elements in between. The building needs modernization and renovation but is in excellent structural condition.

On the hills of Pontassieve, less than an hour from Florence and in a panoramic position, agriculturalestate with three farm complexes for sale. The property is in need of major renovation and enhancement works but offers great development possibilities, especially from a tourist-receptive point of view thanks to the presence of several buildings with various independent housing units.

PODERE “BELLAVISTA”

The manor house (1,100 m² – 11,836 ft², 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms) is a large, stately building, structured on three floors and entirely in need of renovation:

• Ground floor: wine cellar, various halls and reception rooms, kitchen and service bathroom;
• First floor: entrance hall, two kitchens, dining room, four bedrooms and two bathrooms;
• Second floor: practicable and partially habitable attics.

Next to the villa is a farmhouse (255 m² – 2,744 ft², 4 bedrooms and 1 bathroom), the old farmer’s dwelling, which also needs to be entirely renovated:

• Ground floor: farm storehouses, kitchen and sitting room;
• First floor: four bedrooms and bathroom.

The last building is a second farmhouse (263 m² – 2,830 ft², 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms), former gardener's residence, to be renovated. On the ground floor are some storage rooms, while the rest of the building is divided into two apartments:

• Apt. A: large living room with kitchen, three bedrooms and bathroom;
• Apt. B: living room with kitchen, bedroom and bathroom.

The buildings are surrounded by a garden of about 2,800 m², dotted with ancient trees (holm oaks), to be restored and enhanced.

In a very panoramic and quiet location in the Casentino mountains, not far from Talla, rural hamlet to be restored with 112.2 hectares of land for sale. The buildings are located on a rocky outcrop at the confluence of two streams, and the original nucleus of the settlement most likely dates back to the 7th century, when the small church was built: the area was part of the Byzantine possessions, a last offshoot of the so-called “Byzantine corridor” that connected Ravenna to Rome, and the Greek influence on the church is evident. The road leading up to the property is part of that connecting artery that once united the Cassia Vetus (nowadays the Setteponti Road) and the Flaminia Minor (then called Via Romea once it enters Emilia-Romagna). From the property, Mount Penna, on which stands the Franciscan hermitage of La Verna, can be seen in the distance.

The buildings (more than 2,200 m² in total) were later added over the centuries and eventually encompassed what was most likely a small castle placed to defend the road between Casentino and Valdarno. The structure of the hamlet is oriented east-to-west so as to shelter the buildings from the cold winds from the north and denotes great attention to detail.

Importantly, the hamlet was inhabited until relatively recently: sixty people still lived there in the 1970s. One of the features that make the property very interesting is the presence of a virtually endless supply of water thanks to a very rich natural spring that has always bubbled up in the upper part of the estate.

The estate stretches for a total of 112.2 hectares (277.2 acres): of these, most are covered by the typical Casentino woods (80.0 ha that also include a chestnut grove) while the remaining area is devoted to arable land (19.8 ha) and pastures (11.7 ha). The presence of a large amount of water, both from the spring and from the two streams, opens the way for multiple possibilities of use of the farm.

Set atop a hill in the Val d’Orcia, in an incredibly panoramic location, hamlet with medieval castle for sale. The property (over 4,100 sqm) boasts numerous buildings that allow one to actually dive in what is for all intents and purposes a virtually unaltered medieval village. The buildings are in need of renovation but one could easily convert the complex into a luxury hotel with 37+ bedrooms.

HISTORY OF THE CASTLE

The castle is already documented in the 12th century as a property of the Salimbeni family, until it was bought by the Republic of Siena between 1250 and 1258. The keep became a valuable defensive position for Siena until the mid-16th century when Florence conquered the whole Tuscany and all the fortresses in the Sienese region lost their relevance. The hamlet became a farming estate, owned by the Piccolomini-Clementini family.

Among the rolling hills of Umbria, with a privileged view of Lake Trasimeno, stands this refined historic estate: an exclusive residence where elegance, nature and tranquility blend in perfect harmony. The property includes an Art Nouveau-style manor house recently restored with fine materials and an 18th-century farmhouse that will be delivered completely renovated and furnished in every part, both inside and outside. The entire complex is immersed in a private and panoramic setting, with open views of the lake sunsets and just minutes from the main services.

The manor house (415 m² – 4,465 ft², 4 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms), dating back to the 19th century and reworked in Art Nouveau style, consists of three floors and has already been renovated:

• Ground floor: entrance hall, living room, dining room, kitchen, TV room, service bathroom, pantry and technical room;
• First floor: master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, sitting room and panoramic terrace and two bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms;
• Second floor: dining room, living room, laundry room, bedroom with en-suite bathroom and game room.

Not far from the villa is an 18th-century rustic farmhouse (410 m² – 4,412 ft², 3 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms), currently under renovation and modernization, structured on two floors:

• Ground floor: large living room with entrance and dining area, relaxation room, kitchen, pantry and service bathroom;
• First floor: three bedrooms with private bathrooms.

A small outbuilding (46 m² – 495 ft²) under renovation completes the property.

Nestled on the top of a hill overlooking the northern shore of Lake Trasimeno, the estate offers about 11,500 m² of private parkland, embellished with an elegant Italian garden, centuries-old cedars of Lebanon and two 15 × 8 m panoramic swimming pools, each with its own pool house. The atmosphere is that of a private oasis, ideal both as a main residence and as a prestigious home for moments of relaxation.

Each building has its own independent driveway access and private gate.

All units will be delivered fully renovated and furnished on a turnkey basis, with the possibility of customization according to the buyer's needs.

This majestic and elegant manorial villa, a real house museum, is located in an extremely panoramic position in the Pisan countryside, in a unique and unaltered natural setting just a few kilometers from the sea. The property actually consists of three villas (totaling more than 4,300 m² of floor space) and is an excellent starting point for both a private residence and a luxury boutique hotel. The buildings are accompanied by a 42,000-m² park and over 26 ha of agricultural land with olive grove (800 trees).

The property is located in an area dotted with historic and valuable villas, less than a kilometer from a small town where basic services can be found, also within walking distance. Renowned art cities such as Pisa, San Gimignano, Lucca, and Florence can be reached in about an hour, while Pisa International Airport and the sea are both less than a half-hour drive away.

In a panoramic position overlooking the sea and the Strait of Messina, in northern Sicily, villa to be renovated with outbuildings for sale. The main house (326 m² – 3,508 ft²) is a single-story building, as are the two outbuildings (total 64 m² – 689 ft²). All the buildings need major restoration and reconstruction work, but the private location and very close to services make this property very attractive. About 6.0 hectares of land surround the structures.

For daily needs, the nearby supermarket is also within easy walking distance (less than 5'), while other basic services (gas stations, hospital, schools, pharmacies...) require only a short drive from the house. The junction of the A20 highway (Messina-Palermo) is less than a fifteen-minute drive away.

On the Chianti hills, a short distance from San Casciano in Val di Pesa and Florence, 31.2-hectare estate with Chianti Classico DOCG vineyards (24.8 ha) and rural buildings. The property focuses on the production of grapes (up to 200 tons / year) which are then processed by a third party. By restoring the buildings (400 m²) one could create private wine cellar to process grapes autonomously and produce up to 170,000 bottles of wine / year (1,275 hl).

The services are all available in nearby town (1 km, also on foot) and from the property it is possible to reach the most famous art cities of Tuscany in little more than an hour (Florence, San Gimignano, Monteriggioni, Siena, Pisa, Montalcino...).

This farmhouse to be restored with outbuildings is located not far from the medieval town of Citerna, in a convenient and panoramic position. The buildings (520 m² in total) are in need of a complete renovation and are ideal for those looking for a property to customize to their taste. The 9.2-hectare land surrounding the farmhouse is covered with forest and is suitable for the creation of a garden (with potential swimming pool).

Services are available in the immediate vicinity (5' drive) and many of the best-known centers of Tuscany and Umbria can be reached in less than an hour's drive (Anghiari, Città di Castello, Umbertide, Cortona, Perugia, Assisi...).

In the hills on the border between Umbria and Lazio, on the banks of the Tiber River, 150.8-hectare estate with Agriturismo for sale. The property includes numerous buildings (over 2,600 m²): the restored buildings are used to accommodate guests, but there are also three large villas in need of renovation that could greatly increase the farm's profitability. At the production level, the estate counts on an olive grove (1,000 trees) and 78 ha of arable land.

Basic services are available in the nearby village (3km; 5’), just past the Tiber River, where there is also a convenient train station that makes it possible to reach Rome in about an hour. The border location is very convenient as it ensures a quick connection also to many art centers of Central Italy (Montepulciano, Amelia, Città della Pieve, Bolsena, Todi...).