A stunning property situated in the Chianti Classico wine area of Tuscany.
Originally constructed as a watchtower in the 11th century and lovingly added to over the centuries, this property for sale in Tuscany, is now an unusual mix of a villa and authentic farmhouse.Main house: entrance courtyard leading into long stone hall, with large Tuscan-style kitchen, dining room with fireplace, a beautiful vaulted billiard room and family sitting room all with French doors to the outside terraced areas.On the first floor there is the elegant central living room with fireplace, a master bedroom suite with large balcony overlooking the garden and 4 further bedrooms and 3 further bathrooms, 2 of which are en suite.There is a separate apartment on two floors, with three bedrooms, bathroom, a shower room, a large sitting room/dining room and a kitchen.There is also a further 1 bedroom apartment and staff cottage.The house benefits from wonderful far-reaching views. Just under a hectare of mature gardens and grounds include a pool, a tennis court, an olive grove (which produces around 150 litres of oil per year) and a vineyard (c.2.5 Ha with potential for additional planting) which produces up to 15000 bottles a year, with potential of producing up to 25000 a year, currently managed by a neighbouring wine estate.The rest of the land is agricultural.The outbuildings include a wine-producing area with ageing and storage facilities.Energy classification G:Index 718.7 kWh/sq.m per annum.
A short walk to Rignano with a renowned restaurant and close to Badia a Passignano with several excellent restaurants including a Michelin star one and the Antinori vineyards are all around. The property is in a dominant position at the end of a white road of around 3 km. Greve 8 kmPanzano 9 kmBadia di Passigniano 17 kmFlorence 39 kmPisa 93 km.All distances are approximate.