Outdoor Recreation

In the heart of Italy, on the beautiful Umbrian hills, this prestigious wine estate with its 23.4 hectares of land (including 8.0 ha of vineyards) is ideal for those looking for a well-established business (as proven by the high ratings on important magazines, both for wines and accommodation). The property (3,100 m²) features 11 bedrooms (up to 15) and a state-of-the-art wine cellar capable of producing up to 100,000 bottles of wine per year.

The main building of the property is laid out onto four floors, of which two underground and two above-ground intended for different purposes.

On the underground floors, in order to limit the waste of resources and energy, there is the modern and ample cellar (1,528 m² – 16,420 ft²) made up of a processing local, a storage room also acting as a labeling room, an ageing cellar, direct sales locals, a vehicle shelter, some depots and service rooms for water.

On the ground floor and first floor we find the residential units (1,572 m² – 16,914 ft²) for a total of 9 bedrooms (with en-suite bathrooms) currently usable but up to 13 by reworking the greenhouse local which is already designed for it.

There is then a recreation area equipped with a 15 × 5 m indoor swimming pool, service locals and a fitness area  with Turkish bath and gym plus a whirlwind tub placed on the terrace.

The guesthouse (97 m² – 1,044 ft²) grants two additional bedrooms for guests and/or clients.

Right next to the buildings is a well-maintained 4,000-m² garden fitted with an automated irrigation system. On the garden there are also a fountain and a covered area (36 m² – 387 ft²) perfect for al fresco dining or just as a recreation area. On the first floor we can find a spacious terrace (146 m² – 1,571 ft²).

In an extremely private and panoramic position between Cortona and Città di Castello, on the border between Tuscany and Umbria, rustic farmhouse with 13.8 hectares of land is for sale. The residence (220 m² – 2,367 ft²) has been completely renovated and is spread over three floors with a configuration that allows the building to be used as a single house or as two independent housing units:

• Ground floor: living room, dining room, kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, and two storerooms;
• First floor: living room, kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom;
• Second floor: bedroom.

The building is surrounded by a terraced garden of 1,100 m², well maintained and very suitable for a swimming pool. The rest of the land (13.7 ha) is entirely covered by woods that ensure great privacy and offer interesting opportunities for walks and outings in nature.

This property is located in a panoramic and retired position on the hills around Montone, in Umbria. The manorial villa (670 m² – 7,209 ft², 12 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms) is laid over three floors. On the ground floor is the entrance room with the staircase to the upper levels, the cellars of the villa, a private office and a painter studio with windows overlooking the valley. On the first floor are a dining room with kitchen and pantry, an ample living with exit onto the 40-sqm terrace four bedrooms and a bathroom. Going up another staircase one gets to the second floor, where are a huge reception room and eight bedrooms. The last floor is made up of lofts and crawl spaces used as storages.

The villa needs a total renovation and a series of updates to replace the old systems and create more bathrooms for the house.

A short distance from the villa is the old barn (20 m² – 215 ft²), to be restored and useful as a storage room and/or workshop.

In a defiladed position from the villa is a ruined farmhouse (200 m² – 2,152 ft², 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom) that could be restored into a guesthouse and/or accommodation for a keeper. The building is laid over two independent floors that could be used respectively as living area (lower level) and sleeping area (upper level).

The property is then completed by a warehouse (110 m² – 1,184 ft²) where one can easily shelter cars and agricultural vehicles.

On the hills of Chianti, in the province of Florence, we find this small 4.8-hectare wine estate with Chianti Classico DOCG / Toscana IGT vineyards and a boutique accommodation business. The property is well established: the vineyards allow producing up to 10,000 bottles of wine per year, while the guests can rely on 7 bedrooms. A small olive grove (180 trees) allows producing roughly 500 liters of excellent extra-virgin DOP olive oil.

DESCRIPTION OF THE BUILDINGS

The farmhouse (339 m² – 3,648 ft², 5 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms) is a rural building, recently renovated, spread over two levels. On the ground floor, the central entrance divides the kitchen, a dining room, and a large lounge. The corridor leads to a service bathroom and the first bedroom with private bathroom. From the living room, there is access to a secondary room with a service bathroom. On the first floor is the sleeping area, composed of four bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms.

The old barn (214 m² – 2,303 ft², 2 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms) has been completely renovated and today hosts the tasting room for the company’s products with a service bathroom and a two-level residence. On the ground floor are two kitchens (one habitable, the other with access to the veranda) and a bedroom with a bathroom; the upper floor is entirely occupied by a beautiful suite with a private bathroom and walk-in closet.

A paved stone courtyard separates the two buildings and offers a pleasant outdoor living area ideal for outdoor dinners and gatherings. The 4,300-m² garden behind the house hosts a 12 × 6 m swimming pool overlooking the vineyards.

Completing the property is a small wine cellar (42 m² – 452 ft²) with various sheds to shelter agricultural tools and equipment.

In the most authentic and silent heart of Lunigiana, between Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna, lies this winery with a medieval castle belonging to the Malaspina family, immersed in a landscape of extraordinary natural integrity. 

The estate covers approximately 4.0 hectares (9.9 ac) in total, in a rare balance between cultivation, nature, and private spaces. In the vineyard, the productive heart of the property, native and international varieties coexist, telling a dual personality: on one side the memory of Lunigiana, on the other a cultivated openness towards major European grape varieties.

• Vineyards surface: 2.2 hectares
• Varieties: Pollera Nera, Durella Gentile, Vermentino Nero, Canaiolo, Pinot Nero, Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Merlot
• Training: spur cordon, Guyot (8,400 vines/hectare)
• Altitude and exposure: 200 m above sea level (south)
• Planting years: 2003, 2004, 2015, 2024

Completing the property, excluding gardens and maneuvering yards, are a small private vegetable garden (about 300 m²), an olive grove with 30 trees (varieties Frantoio, Leccino, and Pendolino), and an additional 8,000 m² of woodland, which serve as a natural frame and filter between the estate and the surrounding landscape, ensuring privacy and environmental continuity.

On the hills of Fiesole, in a very panoramic and private position, luxury villa for sale. The house (318 m² – 3,422 ft², 5 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms) is a large newly built building, constructed above the remains of an ancient farmhouse with modern and state-of-the-art techniques that ensure comfort and energy efficiency. The porch on the façade gives access to the main entrance, the eat-in kitchen and a large living room with a home cinema system. At the back of the floor, there is a small service bathroom with laundry. Going up to the upper floor, one reaches the sleeping area consisting of five bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms.

The building is equipped with underfloor heating powered by a heat pump and has a 14-kW photovoltaic system on the roofs, which has a low visual impact and covers about a third of the house’s energy needs. Two accumulation batteries with a total of 25 kW allow storing excess energy for nighttime use or periods of high activity.

Not far from the villa, there are two stone outbuildings (122 m² – 1,323 ft², 2 bathrooms) that host the gym with a bathroom, a laundry with an attached changing room/bathroom, and technical rooms for the systems.

The villa is surrounded by an elegant flat garden of 4,380 m² that hosts an 18 × 6 m swimming pool with panoramic views of the surrounding vineyards and a private vegetable garden where one can grow his/her own vegetables and fruits in complete tranquility. The land is entirely fenced and protected from potential wild animals present in the area.

Just 2 km from the charming medieval town of Anghiari, characteristic stone farmhouse for sale surrounded by greenery. The property is an ideal solution both as a private residence and accommodation business, thanks to the possibility of creating additional rooms in both the main house and the barn.

The farmhouse (183 m² – 1,969 ft²), in excellent condition and already habitable, is on three levels. On the ground floor we find a cozy living room with fireplace, a dining room, the kitchen and a bathroom. A hallway leads to the second floor, which houses three bedrooms and a second bathroom. The attics, habitable for about 47 m², offer additional space to be used for service rooms and/or additional rooms.

Completing the property is a barn (92 m² – 990 ft²) on two levels, currently used as a warehouse, with the possibility of being restored and converted into an annex.

The two buildings are connected by a porch (65 m²), with a traditional wood-burning oven and a 120 m² paved yard ideal for convivial moments outdoors.

The property is surrounded by a fenced garden of 11,800 m² with a small tree-covered yard, perfect for those who want privacy, tranquility and contact with nature.

In a hilly and panoramic position on the first hills of Chianti, renovated stone farmhouse with for sale. The house (420 m² – 4,519 ft², 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms) is a rustic building, renovated keeping the original finishes, but characterized by good brightness (uncommon for historic buildings). Typical elements include original terracotta floors, chestnut beams and exposed stone masonry. The house is currently divided into two independent units plus two cellars on the ground floor.

• Apt. A: living room with panoramic terrace, dining room with kitchen and fireplace, two bedrooms, bathroom and laundry room;
• App. B: entrance hall, large living room, dining room, kitchen, three bedrooms, walk-in closet (connected to the cellars on the ground floor) and bathroom.

The property is completed by an underground garage (71 m² – 763 ft²), the technical room for the systems (32 m² – 344 ft²) and a ruin (103 m² – 1,108 ft²) recoverable for living purposes.

The farmhouse is surrounded by a well-maintained 8,700-m² park dotted with olive trees and ornamental plants. The terraces offer incredible views of the surrounding countryside and ensure perfect spaces for outdoor moments in summer.

Along the border between Tuscany and Umbria, in a private and very panoramic location, we find this 28.2-ha estate with medieval tower, farmhouses and tennis court for sale. The property features a total of 10 bedrooms and 9 bathrooms and is currently working as a boutique hotel. A 500-tree olive grove allows producing excellent extra-virgin olive oil.

DESCRIPTION OF THE BUILDINGS

The farmhouse N°1 (266 m² – 2,862 ft², 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms) is laid over two floors and is split into two independent apartments (one on each floor) plus two independent rooms on the ground floor currently used as storerooms.

• Apt. N°1: living room, kitchen, two bedrooms and bathroom;
• Apt. N°2: living room, kitchen, two bedrooms and bathroom.

The farmhouse N°2 (166 m² – 1,786 ft², 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms) is laid on two floors as well and is split into two independent apartments (one on each floor).

• Apt. N°3: living room, kitchen, two bedrooms and two bathrooms;
• Apt. N°4: living room, kitchen, two bedrooms and two bathrooms.

The medieval tower (128 m² – 1,377 ft², 2 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms) is laid over three floors and the rooftop terrace offers a wonderful 360-degree view over the surrounding countryside.

• Ground floor: living room with fireplace;
• First floor: kitchen, dining room and bathroom;
• Second floor: two bedrooms with en-suite bathroom.

Along the road connecting Barberino in Val di Pesa to Certaldo, in a panoramic and easily accessible position on the Chianti hills, rustic farmhouse with outbuildings for sale. The property is in good condition, only needing some modernization work in some of the rooms, and is perfect both as a private residence and as a starting point for an accommodation business thanks to the presence of various independent housing units.

The main farmhouse (659 m² – 7,091 ft², 6 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms) is a rustic building, in typical Tuscan style, arranged in a horseshoe and currently divided into two apartments. On the ground floor and basement there are various rooms formerly used as stables, cellars, and agricultural storages, largely to be renovated and adapted to different purposes.

Apartment A is located on the ground floor (also ideal for a caretaker) and consists of a living/dining room, kitchen, two bedrooms, and bathroom. Apartment B, larger in size, occupies the entire first floor and comprises an entrance, a large living room with fireplace and terrace, eat-in kitchen, dining room, four bedrooms, and three bathrooms.

The old barn (359 m² – 3,852 ft², 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms) has been completely renovated and converted into a modern guesthouse equipped with all comforts. On the basement floor, there is a technical room for the systems, while the main house is only on the ground floor. The first area consists of a beautiful living area with very high ceilings, divided into a lounge, dining area, and open kitchen. Continuing, there is another lounge/TV room and finally two bedrooms with two bathrooms.

Completing the property is an old agricultural annex (119 m² – 1,280 ft²) formerly used as a wine cellar and vinsantaia, completely to be renovated but very suitable for creating an additional guest dependance.

The buildings are embellished by a well-maintained and flat garden of 3,200 m², ideal for creating beautiful outdoor relaxation areas and building a pool. The rest of the land consists of a plot of agricultural land (about 7,500 m²) ideal for planting a small vineyard or expanding the garden into a full-fledged park.