Montespertoli

On the hills of Tuscany between Empoli and Florence, in a very panoramic position, wine estate with 28 ha of vineyards for sale. The property consists of restored historic buildings with a total of 25 bedrooms that are currently used for accommodation, as well as a modern winery and a farmhouse under renovation.

The main villa (500 m² – 5,380 ft², 5 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms) is an imposing building dating back to the 16th century, in typical late Renaissance style, and features large ornate reception halls and refined rooms, as well as five bedrooms and six bathrooms.

Not far from the villa is an outbuilding (226 m² – 2,431 ft², 7 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms) that has been divided into three independent guest units:

• Apt. A (44 m²): living room with kitchen, two bedrooms and bathroom;
• Apt. B (114 m²): living room with kitchen, three bedrooms and two bathrooms;
• Apt. C (68 m²): living room, storage room, two bedrooms and two bathrooms.

The farmer’s house (320 m² – 3,443 ft², 10 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms), on the other hand, is a rustic, typically Tuscan-style building divided into four guest apartments:

• Apt. D (57 m²): living room, two bedrooms and bathroom;
• Apt. E (102 m²): living room, three bedrooms and two bathrooms;
• Apt. F (69 m²): living room, two bedrooms and two bathrooms;
• Apt. G (92 m²): living room, three bedrooms and two bathrooms.

The old barn (158 m² – 1,700 ft², 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms), on two floors, has also been converted into a charming guest cottage consisting of living room with kitchen, three bedrooms and two bathrooms.

The winemaking cellar with agricultural outbuildings (1,400 m² – 15,064 ft²) has rooms for processing grapes, winemaking and aging wines, as well as warehouses for storing products.

Completing the property is a rustic farmhouse (780 m² – 8,393 ft²) currently under renovation that could provide ample space for the expansion of the accommodation business.

In panoramic position on the ChiantiHills, not far from the beautiful Florence, this impressive medieval castle is nowadays a beautiful 71-key historic resort offering up to 142 beds. The property is completed by a cozy garden with 13 × 6 m pool and 9.6 hectares of land with olive grove and private lake.

HISTORY OF THE PROPERTY

The castle was built by the noble Florentine family Ormanni in the post Carolingian age and was besieged a first time by the Florentine army in the mid-12th century. Following this raid, only a tower and seven separate buildings were still standing, encircled by a damaged wall (no longer existing today).

The castle was bought a few years later by the wealthy Acciaiolifamily (which gained its prestige by shifting their business field from steel to finance) and then became their countryside abode. In the following centuries, this family maintained close relationships with the most influential European dynasties, among which Anjou.

The tower was built in the 14th century by taking inspiration from the one topping Palazzo della Signoria, but crenellations were changed to avoid infringement of a specific Florentine law. 

At the beginning of the 17th century, it was decided to renovate the whole castle with the creation of many new rooms connecting the pre-existing buildings. Other decorations were added in the 20th century by painter Gino Severini on behalf of the new English owners.

During World War II the castle was used by the Florentine Soprintendenza to safeguard illustrious masterworks taken from the Uffizi Gallery. Among these there were La Madonna di Ognissanti (Giotto), the Adorazione dei Magi (Ghirlandaio) and Primavera (Botticelli).

In 1969 the castle was bought by current owners who converted it into a luxury hotel.

In Tuscany, on the hills of Chianti Fiorentino, just a few km from Montespertoli, 54.0-ha organic estate with Chianti DOCG vineyards (19.7 ha), wine cellar and rustic farmhouse to be restored. Excellent opportunity for those looking for an established winery with potential for developing an accommodation business.

DESCRIPTION OF THE BUILDINGS

The business center is laid over two levels. On the lower floor is the winemaking cellar (410 sqm – 4,412 sqft) with a capacity of approximately 2,000 hl (cement and fibreglass vats), while the upper floor houses all the administrative offices, various warehouses and the bottling line (400 sqm – 4,304 sqft). The building also includes two rooms to be renovated (120 sqm – 1,291 sqft) where the ageing barrels were once located.

An old farmhouse (220 sqm – 2,367 sqft) on two floors then houses the old coppaia and two apartments on the upper level (70 sqm and 40 sqm respectively). The building is in need of renovation and restoration in order to be used.

This 170-m² contemporary villa is located not far from Montespertoli and Florence, in a quiet position enclosed by trees. The villa is laid almost exclusively on a single floor and currently includes two bedrooms and three bathrooms, with only minor updates needed to finishes and systems. Outside, the building is surrounded by 2.1 hectares of land including an olive grove (125 trees) and a small vineyard (1,600 m²).

The property is not far from basic services (2km; 5) and the town of Montespertoli (9km; 10’) where all the additional services can be found. The city of Florence is just 45’ away by car, but all the art cities of Tuscany can be easily reached (Poggibonsi, San Gimignano, Castellina in Chianti, Monteriggioni, Siena…).