Tuscany

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.

Situated in a hilly position between the Valdichiana and Valdambra, in a landscape of great value and with excellent exposure, estate of 15.5 ha with rustic farmhouse and Chianti DOCG vineyard. The property is currently in use as an Agriturismo (17 beds) for weekly stays of families or groups of friends who can count on a fenced park with a 12 × 6 m swimming pool.

The property represents an interesting opportunity for those who wish to combine a stay in a residence immersed in the heart of Tuscany with a passion for viticulture. For the buyer, it is possible to make use of wineries in the area for grape processing; however, the extent of the vineyard and the quality of the production also suggest the creation of an in-house wine cellar.

EXTERIOR

The crown jewel of the property is the scenic 12.1-hectare vineyard, which is in full production and at the beginning of the regime phase of the multi-year cycle.

Plantings were made between 2018 (6.00 ha) and 2022 (6.14 ha), according to the criteria of modern quality viticulture for obtaining fine wines.

The vineyard is located at an altitude of about 500 m above sea level. The soil has ideal texture for vines with abundant skeleton that ensures excellent drainage during rainy periods. The right amount of clay allows for capillary retention of water reserves, which the roots can draw on in dry periods. The excellent exposure, spring and summer breezes and low humidity, ultimately the optimal pedoclimatic characteristics, allow constant production of excellent quality.

The ampelographic base is broad and includes the varieties Sangiovese, Canaiolo Nero, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Alicante Bouschet, Cabernet Franc and Rebo.

The planting layout is 0.80 × 2.50 m, with a density of 5,000 vines per hectare to ensure a low production load per vine.

The entire vineyard area falls under the two appellations Chianti DOCG and Valdarno di Sopra DOC. The latter is a relatively recent appellation to which important wineries in the area have adhered, distinguishing themselves by choosing the organic method in the cultivation of vines.

On the hills surrounding Sansepolcro, in a very panoramic position, hamlet for sale. The property has been entirely renovated and has a hotel license: the structure has 14 guest bedrooms, distributed in the various buildings, and large rooms for events and conferences.

DESCRIPTION OF THE BUILDINGS

The manor house (1,060 m² – 11,405 ft², 10 bedrooms and 12 bathrooms) is a large historic stately building, dating back to the 18th century and originally intended as a noble country residence. In the mid-19th century the structure became a farm/ranch and as such remained until the 1990s when it was purchased by the current owners who oversaw its renovation.

• Ground floor: reception, living room with fireplace, event room, several back rooms (made out of the former stables and very charming), two service bathrooms, utility room for the kitchen and garage;
• First floor: two large common living rooms and four bedrooms with private bathrooms;
• Second floor: living room and six bedrooms with private bathrooms.

To the left of the villa, a few steps from the building, is the two-story guesthouse A (120 m² – 1,291 ft², 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms). Here are two large suites with private bathrooms for guests.

On the right, on the other hand, is the owners’ house (155 m² – 1,668 ft², 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms), structured on two floors:

• Ground floor: storage rooms, cellar and small bathroom;
• First floor: large living room with kitchen, two bedrooms and bathroom.

Next to the owners’ house is a large multipurpose hall (135 m² – 1,453 ft²) characterized by large windows and a beautiful ceiling with wooden trusses. The room is very suitable both as a restaurant/event hall and as a space for yoga and/or meditation classes.

At the back of the villa is guesthouse B (100 m² - 1,076 ft², 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms), which, similar to the other, houses two beautiful suites with private bathrooms.

Completing the property is an outbuilding (70 m² – 753 ft², 1 bathroom) that houses the water storage room with autoclave and the changing room with bathroom for the pool.

The buildings are surrounded by a well-kept garden of 5,300 m², ideal as a location for outdoor events. This is where the 14 × 7 m swimming pool with terracotta solarium is located.

In the heart of the historic center of Sansepolcro, charming 205-m² townhouse arranged on four levels, the result of a careful and total restoration of high quality completed in 2016.

On the ground floor we find a large and charming tavern embellished by the presence of the original well, an element of great historical charm that gives character and authenticity to the environment.

The second floor houses the bright living area, consisting of a cozy living room, kitchen, dining room with glass ceiling, bathroom, laundry room and study.

On the upper floors is the sleeping area: each level houses a spacious bedroom with en-suite bathroom, providing privacy and comfort.

The property has undergone a complete renovation that involved the re-roofing, the renewal of all systems and the complete replacement of fixtures. All rooms are also equipped with air conditioning, ensuring maximum living comfort in every season.

An ideal solution for those who want to live in a home with a historical flavor, with modern finishes and state-of-the-art facilities, in the heart of one of the most charming villages of Tuscany.

Public parking is only 200 m away.

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.

Not far from Pratovecchio, in the heart of Casentino, renovated farmhouse for sale. The house (380 m² – 4,089 ft²), 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms) is a rustic building on three staggered floors with double access, characterized by modern finishes that blend well with the rustic charm of the property.

• Basement: cellars, storerooms, two bedrooms, veranda and bathroom;
• Ground floor: entrance hall, dining room with kitchen, two living rooms, bedroom and bathroom;
• First floor: bedroom with bathroom and walk-in closet.

The guesthouse (48 m² – 516 ft², 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom) is a lovely building located next to the farmhouse, ideal for guests, consisting of living/dining room with kitchen, bedroom and bathroom.

The house is surrounded by a 7,800-m² garden dotted with fruit trees and which also includes a convenient vegetable garden for producing your own vegetables.

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.

Situated in the lovely hills of Chianti Classico, in the heart of Tuscany, just a few kilometers from Gaiole, this luxury farmhouse is a jewel of a property available as a truly turnkey, fully furnished, move-in-tomorrow ready home.

It has been entirely renovated, creating a phenomenal, refined look for each and every room. It is extremely rare to discover such a wonderfully elegant home, featuring the finest quality standards with remarkable beauty and charm – all in the heart of one of the most beautiful areas of Tuscany. Its very private and quiet location are an additional plus for those seeking silence and quiet away from city life.

The 431-m² perfectly appointed residential space is wonderfully divided between the two adjacent structures with can be used separately or together and could also be utilized for exclusive rental income opportunities

The farmhouse (252 m² – 2,711 ft², 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms) is a beautiful rural building finely renovated and furnished, distributed across three levels each connected internally. When entering on the ground floor one is greeted by a spacious kitchen with fireplace connected to the dining room (slightly below). From here the hallway leads to a first bedroom with private bathroom, while two secondary doors lead to the laundry and the underground cellar, respectively. Whereas ascending the staircase from the kitchen leads to a spacious living room with veranda, all connected with the second bedroom with private bathroom.

The dependance (179 m² – 1,926 ft², 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom), on the other hand, is structured on two floors. The upper level houses a self-contained apartment consisting of gorgeous large living room with open kitchen and paved patio, bedroom and bathroom, ideal both as a guest unit and as a home for a live-in maid and/or house manager. The lower level, on the other hand, is currently used for storage but could easily be converted into a fitness area with a gym and spa.

The property features a beautiful garden of 6,115 m² landscaped in every detail and enhanced by a 14 × 7 m infinity pool with panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

Coming out of the garden we then find 6.2 hectares (15.3 acres) of agricultural land consisting of a mature olive grove (1.5 ha), a small hobby vineyard (580 m²), small portions of arable land (0.4 ha) and woods (4.2 ha) that ensure great privacy and confidentiality.

This restored hamlet is located in the Chianti hills, in an outstanding and very panoramic position in the heart of the Tuscan countryside. Finely restored by the current owners, the property is a real gem that embodies all the typical characteristics of Tuscan rustic buildings. Most of the buildings have already been restored and include, at the moment, 15 beautiful bedrooms and elegant living areas. By completing the renovation of the other farmhouses one could reach a grand total of 30 bedrooms (or even more if smaller in size). The property’s 10.2 hectares of land are home to a beautiful Italiangarden and olive grove.

A notable historical fact about the property is that the Italian astronomer and philosopher Galileo Galilei spent some time in the villa, and the bedroom where he stayed still bears his name as a homage. He was, in fact, a renowned wine enthusiast and Chianti lover, to the point that at the end of his life, when confined in his villa in Arcetri, he took over winemaking as a hobby.