Medieval tower

Located in a small hamlet on the hills of Chianti, in the Tuscan countryside, 12th century medieval castle with luxury accommodation business, apartments, gym, pool, park and olive grove.

The castle (800 m²) is located in the center of the medieval hamlet, and constitutes one of the four sides of the main square. On the inside (and a small annex 50 m away) we can find nine luxury mini-apartments with just as many double (or twin) bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms.

The property is then completed by three independent apartments (for a grand total of 150 m²) located in the surrounding hamlet, a gym with dressing room (70 m²), a car garage (20 m²) and some storage rooms.

The building boasts an Italian garden on the left side, accessed both through the castle and via a metal gate from the road.

A short distance from the castle, descending towards the base of the hill on the other side of the hamlet, split on various terraces, we can find the beautiful 3,400-m² park with the 14 × 6 m panoramic pool. Last but not least, the property is fitted with a 8,000-m² 160-tree olive grove in perfect conditions.

Immersed in the enchanting hills of Chianti, in Tavarnelle Val di Pesa and approximately 30 km from Florence, an extraordinary medieval castle with a historic tower dating back to the year 1000, characterized by great architectural charm and breathtaking panoramic views over the surrounding countryside, among vineyards, olive groves and woodlands, with a horizon that, on the clearest days, stretches as far as the Alps.

The result of an impeccable restoration combining historic architecture, traditional craftsmanship and contemporary interior design, the estate extends over approximately 600 m² of internal surface area, distributed between the main residence, the ancient tower and an independent wellness building. The buildings are surrounded by over one hectare of private land, enhanced by a manicured garden, relaxation areas, a panoramic swimming pool and a productive olive grove. The interiors retain the charm of the original architecture, highlighted by exposed beams, brick arches, fireplaces and large panoramic openings. Refined materials, contemporary furnishings and bespoke design solutions define elegant and welcoming spaces, where the medieval character of the property harmoniously blends with the comforts of modern living.

The location allows residents to enjoy the tranquility of the Tuscan countryside without sacrificing the convenience of essential services, located approximately 4 km away. Florence is easily reached by car, while the airport is approximately 40 minutes away. The surrounding area, renowned for its landscapes, historic villages and food and wine traditions, offers numerous opportunities to discover wineries, agricultural estates and some of Tuscany's most evocative art destinations.

The property is accessed via a private gate and a driveway; the fenced grounds ensure a high level of privacy and seclusion.

On the first hills of Chianti, not far from Impruneta, small castle to be restored for sale. The building needs major renovation and modernization works but could be a great starting point for a small charming accommodation business in one of the most sought-after places in Tuscany.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY

The castle (290 m² – 3,120 ft², 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms) is a building developed mainly in height, decorated with friezes and crenellations, arranged on four floors connected internally by various staircases. On the ground floor, accessible from the numerous doors in the garden, are the living areas, with cozy decorated rooms, and a private chapel. . Going up the staircase one initially reaches a terrace (63 m², accessible by a door at mid-ramp) and then the sleeping area on the first floor, where four bedrooms could be obtained (one of which has an exclusive terrace of 12 m²). Going up further we instead find ourselves in the tower proper: on the second floor we find a room with access to the large panoramic terrace (90 m²), on the third another room with access to the panoramic terrace in the turret (15 m²).

Next to the tower there is a guesthouse (90 m² – 968 ft², 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom) on two floors: in the basement there are the cellars (two rooms), while on the ground floor you could easily make a small independent house with living room, two bedrooms and bathroom.

Also part of the property are a small agricultural outbuilding (10 m² – 107 ft²) and the former pigsty (10 m² – 107 ft²), both usable as storage for tools.

The tower is surrounded by a tree-lined park of 15,980 m² that also includes a smallolive grove (to be recovered but with good production potential). The wooded part (about 8,000 m²) could be easily reclaimed and cleared to further expand the park. In front of the building is a chemin-de-ronde with several panoramic terraces, the famous Belvederi, overlooking the vineyards and Chianti hills: the castle in actually enjoys a privileged position on top of a hill, which allows for uninterrupted views of the surrounding countryside.

In the historic heart of the small village of Civitella d’Agliano, this remarkable property comprises two independent town houses, meticulously restored to combine the authentic character of traditional architecture with the comforts of a refined contemporary residence. Set against the surrounding landscape, the property enjoys an outward-facing position, a private garden descending towards the valley, a swimming pool and a panoramic terrace, while a large natural cave offers the intriguing possibility of creating a private spa.

The property is particularly suited to those who appreciate the charm of historic villages and are willing to embrace their distinctive layout and character. The houses are connected by different levels and stairs, while the pedestrian setting means that the car cannot be parked directly at the property. These characteristics are more than compensated for by the tranquility, privacy and authenticity of village life, making the property ideal for those seeking a slower pace and a genuine connection with the surrounding landscape.

On the hills of Umbria, in a very quiet and peaceful location, former Benedictine abbey converted into a luxury boutique hotel. The property has been finely restored taking into account its immense historical value and all the main features have been carefully preserved. Guests can count on 18 bedrooms, all with en-suite bathroom, a cozy restaurant, a 10,000-m² park with pool and a unique atmosphere.

The abbey is set at 600 m above sea level and reached via a well-maintained unpaved road (roughly 3 km) that descends towards the valley. The closest amenities can be found in Pietralunga (12km; 20’ by car) while most of the cities of Tiber Valley are less than an hour away (Umbertide, Città di Castello, Montone, Perugia…).

In the heart of Tuscany, in the province of Arezzo, among the harmonious hills of the Appennines, along the shores of the Arno River, prestigious historical property for sale, currently working as an accommodation business.

The villa (1,085 m² – 11,675 ft²) and is disposed on three levels, composed as follows.

• Ground floor: entrance hall, dining room, vestibule with bathroom, wine cellar, four dining rooms at the service of the restaurant, corridor and staff area with kitchen, bathrooms and additional rooms;
• First floor: entrance hall, suite and six bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms;
• Second floor: entrance hall and six bedrooms with en-suite bathroom.

On a private position towards the villa is located the medieval tower (312 m² – 3,357 ft²). The building is disposed on five floors and includes the old mill on the ground floor and four luxury suites, all equipped with Jacuzzi bathtub, placed on the first, second, third and fourth floor.

What's more, permissions have been granted to further expand the existing building by roughly 600 m².

Perched on a hill near Arezzo, with breathtaking views of the entire Valdichiana and Lake Trasimeno, an 11th-century medieval castle for renovation for sale. The building (3,000 m² – 32,280 ft²) is built around a charming central courtyard with a well and comprises three main levels plus the tower, which has an additional floor (for a total of 46 rooms). The building is currently only partially renovated, and a portion on the ground floor is occasionally used as living quarters. The rest of the building has undergone some consolidation and restoration works in the past years, but these have not been completed.

The castle has large halls with very high ceilings, a stately appearance and with most of the finishes still intact. The floors of some sections were entirely dismantled during the work, and the terracotta tiles are all preserved for future repositioning. The ceilings feature typical wooden beams on the upper floors and beautiful brick vaults on the lower levels.

Two ruined buildings (about 500 m² – 5,380 ft²) could be restored together with the castle to create an independent guest house or common spaces for ceremonies and events.

The property is enhanced by an elegant 8,000-m² English-style park that rests on the castle wall and offers unparalleled views of the Valdichiana. This open space is perfect for ceremonies and weddings and could easily accommodate a swimming pool. Access is via a quaint tree-lined driveway that climbs up the hill from the public road.

To the rear of the building then lies a large olive grove (about 2.3 hectares) and a large forest (11.4 ha) that could be used as a source of income by cutting wood.

At the highest part of the ancient village of Chiusi della Verna, in the heart of Casentino and in a context of extraordinary naturalistic interest, the Castle of Chiusi della Verna represents an authentic piece of Tuscan history. Once belonging to Count Orlando Cattani, the castle dominates the surrounding landscape from a privileged position.

Its location offers an exceptional panoramic view of the Sacred Mount of La Verna, as well as the mountains and valleys of the surrounding territory. The history of the castle is also deeply linked to the figure of Saint Francis of Assisi and the birth of the famous Franciscan sanctuary.

The first testimonies related to the castle and the fief of Chiusi date back to 967, when the fief was confirmed under the dominion of Goffredo of Tuscany, a noble linked to the German emperor Otto I. Orlando Cattani, his descendant according to local historical tradition, is remembered for having donated Mount La Verna to Saint Francis of Assisi, who loved to retreat in this place for prayer and meditation. It was precisely at La Verna that, according to Franciscan tradition, in 1224 Saint Francis received the stigmata. After his death, the place progressively developed until becoming one of the most important Franciscan convent complexes and sanctuaries in Italy.

The history of the castle continues through centuries of political and military events. In 1324 it was taken from the Cattani by the bishop of Arezzo Guido Tarlati. In 1351 the countess Giovanna di Santa Fiora, wife of Tarlati, resided there, while a few years later, in 1360, Chiusi returned under the control of the Cattani.

In 1384, with the conquest by the Florentine Republic of the castles of the Arezzo county, Chiusi was granted to the Counts Guidi di Bagno. In 1440 the castle was occupied by the troops of Niccolò Piccinino and, subsequently, Chiusi became the seat of the Florentine Podesteria, later expanded with the annexation of the Caprese territory.

It is precisely in this period that another important page of the village's history is linked. Lodovico Buonarroti, father of Michelangelo, was indeed podestà of Chiusi and Caprese in the years when, on March 6, 1475, the great artist was born.

The exact place of Michelangelo's birth has been for centuries the subject of a dispute between Chiusi della Verna and Caprese. The issue, still present in the local historical debate, has given rise to studies and publications that support different interpretations about the actual birthplace of the famous artist.

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.

A few kilometers from Rimini and Santarcangelo di Romagna, in an open and sunny position, a 13th-century medieval tower for sale. The building was erected by a local noble family, whose coats of arms can still be seen on the façades of some of Rimini’s palaces, and has now been converted into a holiday home. The easily accessible location and proximity not only to the sea (15’ by car) but also to the main art cities of Romagna make the property very attractive.

The building (184 m² – 1,980 ft², 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms) is 22 meters high and has a rectangular floor plan (except for the basement, which extends beyond the outline of the tower below ground). Structured on five levels connected by a long spiral staircase, the building retains its original charm, and great care was taken in the work not to introduce elements out of place.

• Basement: ceramic workshop, bathroom and technical room;
• Ground floor: eat-in kitchen with vaulted ceiling and exposed beams;
• First floor: living room with 15th-century fireplace;
• Second floor: bedroom with bathroom including shower and laundry room;
• Third floor: bedroom with bathroom equipped with stone countertop and bathtub, plus wooden loft with two beds.

The tower has a panoramic terrace with 360-degree views from the sea to the valley, surrounded by the characteristic Ghibelline battlements. The terrace is furnished with a table, benches and sun loungers: ideal for a sunset aperitif or an evening under the stars.

At the foot of the tower is an intimate private garden (513 m²), enriched by plants including a pomegranate tree, perfect for organizing barbecues and relaxing moments. The property is accessed via a short stretch of private white road.