On 64-acre, historical mansion with park, frescoed chapel, borgo, upgraded into 28 bedrooms, pool and tennis for sale in Chianti Classico, Siena. In a commanding position overlooking the hills of Chianti Classico and the skyline of Siena, with the Torre del Mangia and the dome of the cathedral dominating the background above vineyards, cypresses, woods and olive groves. On 64 acres of private land, Del Santo Mansion is a fascinating residence built by an aristocratic Tuscan family as a summer residence back in the Sixteenth century on the remains of a medieval fort; it was later enlarged and redecorated between 1776 and 1780. The aristocratic chapel bears the date 1573, as the Italian-style garden, in front of the main façade, while on the opposite side it opens onto a large courtyard with gazebos, swimming pool and tennis court. Refurbished between 2000 and 2007, it retains its original elements, from the rectangular base and the elegant plastered facades on three floors, connected to the former farm buildings, boasting rustic-style stone facades, brick arches and terracotta roofs. A place telling of its long life stories and its different use over the centuries: today it houses a 28-bedroom luxury resort, among the villa and the farm buildings, featuring either suite or apartment, combined with a 50 to 100-seat restaurant with banqueting hall and a belvedere terrace. All interiors have been redecorated in rustic Tuscan style preserving its ancient wooden ceilings, terracotta floors, wall decorations, stone fireplaces, stunning views from each window, the whole combined with fine fabrics, four-poster beds, antique furniture and local craftsmanship. Very glamour and wow-effect is the dining room with four large central arches with exposed brick, a rustic, elegant atmosphere equipped with modern comfort, an elevator, bathrooms with tub or shower, and, under completion, a new 70-kw photovoltaic system. Additional annexes for agricultural and warehouse use can be converted to residential and tourist accommodation upgrading the overall hospitality capacity up to 40 bedrooms. With an interesting annual turnover and long-standing international clients Del Santo Mansion is a unique opportunity, ready to live in one of the most fascinating panoramic locations of Chianti Classico. Worth mentioning is the romantic Renaissance-style chapel, positioned within a short distance from the villa, preserving a stone coat of arms on the main facade and spectacular interiors with all walls frescoed by Arcangelo Salimbeni: in the vault above the altar appears Jesus surrounded by Angels while the other three sides represent Heaven (only a few traces remain, however), Purgatory and Hell. A stucco frame formed by a resort of angels' heads delimits a series of small panels with scenes from the Old and New Testaments.
PROPERTY Ref: CNT2766
Location: Castelnuovo Berardenga, Province: Siena, Region: Tuscany
Type: 4300 sq m/46284 sq ft 16th-century mansion with a frescoed chapel and Italian-style garden combined with a farmstead with stone country buildings, entirely renovated into a 28-bedroom resort with elevator, restaurant and banqueting hall, swimming pool and tennis court, agricultural annexes, surrounded by 25 ha/61 acres of land with olive grove, lavender and forest
Year of construction: 1500 and 1780
Year of restoration: 2003-2007
Conditions: excellent
Garden: 10.000 sq m/2.4 acres landscaped with an Italian-style garden bordered by buxus hedges and mature trees, courtyards, trekking paths, woods
Land: 25 ha/61 acres including a private pond for irrigation use, an olive grove of 4 ha/9.8 acres, 5.5 ha/13.5 acres of arable land of which 4 ha/9.8 acres planted with lavender, and 15 ha/37 acres of forest. Possibility to purchase 10 ha/24.7 acres of vineyards to be re-planted
Swimming pool: 19x8m., featuring a Roman-style step, a great-size panoramic terrace with sundeck all paved with terracotta tiles
Parking: outdoor parking facility
Distance from services: 9 km Siena, 4 km shops and amenities
Distance from main airports: Florence 95km, Perugia 105km, Pisa 140km
Utilities:
Fixed telephone network: available
Internet: disc available, EOLO provider
Heating: biomass plant powered by olive tree residues named “nocciolino”, 100% organic waste + 2 heat pumps
Water: mains city supply
Electricity: available
Waterwaste: Imhoff tank system
Air conditioning
Photovoltaic system of 70 kw under development
Elevator inside the villa
The property is owned by a private company
The location, for privacy, is approximate
Please note all measurements cited are approximate
Energy Efficiency Class: G
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