In Tuscany, in the heart of the Chianti Classico, luxury 183-hectare estate with 18th century manorial villa, Agriturismo and winery for sale. The property has been finely and tastefully restored to preserve its original charm and has been converted into a luxury boutique hotel offering 53 bedrooms and a wellness center. Agricultural production focuses on wine (67,000 bottles / year) and olive oil (2,000 kg / year).
The property is set on the beautiful Chianti Hills, in a very quiet and private location with stunning views of the surrounding countryside, but not far from some of the most interesting and renowned cities of Tuscany (Siena, San Gimignano, Florence, Volterra).
DESCRIPTION OF THE BUILDINGS
The property is made up of the 18th century villa with wellness center and meeting room, Agriturismo, restaurant, barn with three apartments, storage rooms and riding stables.
The villa (1,250 sqm 13,450 sqft), dating back to the 18th century, is currently used as a 4-star hotel and is laid over three levels plus a basement. It has 25 bedrooms with bathroom, for a total of 65 beds. The large and bright bedrooms are furnished in Tuscan style. The meeting room (110 sqm 1,184 sqft) is very suitable to arrange conferences and meeting and can host up to 50 people seated. This building also include a wellness center (209 sqm 2,249 sqft) with Turskish bath, whirlwind tubs, sauna, emotional shower and relax room with massage corner.
The Agriturismo (375 sqm 4,035 sqft) includes four large apartments and 12 bedrooms with bathrooms, for a total of 50 beds.
The wine cellar (376 sqm 4,046 sqft) is located underground, right below the Agriturismo, and includes all the rooms for wine making, ageing, bottling and storages. The agricultural portion of the property is completed by a warehouse (85 sqm 915 sqft).
The restaurant (690 sqm 7,424 sqft) with panoramic terrace can accommodate up to 80 guests internally. It has a large and fully equipped kitchen, pantry, bathrooms and locker rooms, cellar and a large garden and panoramic terrace.
The former barn (260 sqm 2,798 sqft) houses three independent apartments for guests, totaling seven bedrooms.
The riding stables (380 sqm 4,089 sqft) include 11 boxes and 10 hectares of paddock, a stud farm, an examination room, boarding stables for stallions and broodmares.
The property is completed by a tennis court and a wonderful 16 8 m swimming pool with panoramic view and sunbathing area.
STATE AND FINISHES
All the buildings are in excellent condition, since they have been finely restored both externally and internally over the years. They have been restored using high quality materials and keeping the historic features of the villa and the typical style of the farmhouses unchanged. Both the bedrooms of the hotel and of the Agriturismo have been tastefully restored and equipped with all comforts.
EXTERIORS AND PRODUCTION DETAILS
The estate spans in its entirety 183,9 hectares (454,4 acres) of land, laid over the gentle hills of Chianti. Most of the property is covered in woodland (108.2 ha) that ensures privacy and includes paths ideal for biking and/or hiking. The agricultural land (49.9 ha) is split between arable and grazing land that could be used to plant more vineyards and/or new crops.
All around the buildings, there is a lush park (16,000 sqm) with gravel walkways, decorative plants and colorful flowers, the ideal place for guests to relax and sunbathe in the quiet offered by the untouched nature of Chianti.
The vineyards are entirely registered as Chianti Classico DOCG:
- Surface: 10.0815 hectares (24.9 acres)
- Varieties: Sangiovese, Merlot, Canaiolo, Colorino and Malvasia
- Yearly production: 430 hl (Chianti Classico DOCG) + 70 hl (Rosso IGT)
The winery currently produces the following wines:
- Chianti Classico DOCG: 90% Sangiovese, 10% Merlot
- Chianti Classico DOCG: 100% Sangiovese
- Rosso Toscano IGT: 60% Sangiovese, 40% Merlot
- Rosso Toscano IGT: 40% Sangiovese, 20% Colorino, 20% Malvasia, 20% Canaiolo
- Grappa Chianti Classico DOC
The olive grove (13,9 ha) features over 3,000 trees of Leccino, Moraiolo, Frantoio and Pendolino varieties and can produce up to 2.000 kg of extra virgin olive oil per year.
CLOSEST CITIES AND TOWNS
Castellina in Chianti (8km; 15), Siena (21km; 25), Colle Val dElsa (25km; 30), Greve in Chianti (28km; 40), Poggibonsi (30km; 30), San Gimignano (40km; 50), Montevarchi (43km; 1h), Rapolano Terme (47km; 40), Florence (50km; 1h 5), Volterra (53km; 1h 5), Lucignano (64km; 55), Arezzo (85km; 1h 25), Pienza (87km; 1h 20)
CLOSEST AIRPORTS
Firenze A. Vespucci (58km; 55), Pisa G. Galilei (109km; 1h 40), Perugia San Francesco (134km; 1h 45), Bologna G. Marconi (146km; 1h 55), Roma Fiumicino (262km; 3h), Roma Ciampino (264km; 2h 50)