10 bedrooms farmhouse, 1203 m²

Pelago, Florence (province)

Chianti

Real estate complex in the Chianti Rufina area and close to Florence with a main house, a building divided into apartments, extensive land with a vineyard and an olive grove.
Description
The property consists of the main farmhouse, which has traces dating back to the Middle Ages, but was renovated until it assumed its current shape in the 19th century. In the oldest part, there is the manor house that spans the entire first floor and is accessible via the still-functioning stone staircase that leads through a covered loggia into the manor, where spacious rooms with wooden beams on the ceilings and a large fireplace attest to its past. Adjacent is a large two-level apartment. On the ground floor under the manor house, there are ancient cellars with a cistern, a wine aging area, and other various production spaces.
At a reasonable distance, there is the old barn divided into three independent apartments, including a ground-floor room with a private bathroom.
External spaces
The estate extends over approximately 16 hectares of land, including 4.5 hectares of olive grove and 3.5 hectares of vineyard (2.3 in Chianti and 1.17 in IGT), all highly productive. The area closest to the buildings is maintained as a garden and common areas, enriched with flowering shrubs and tall trees providing shade and coolness. In a more secluded and panoramic part of the land overlooking the valley, there is an above-ground swimming pool, a BBQ area, a bocce court, and a children’s play area.
Strategically located within an area of wildlife repopulation, where it’s not uncommon to encounter roe deer, hares, and pheasants while driving along the approximately 500-meter dirt road leading to the buildings.
Condition and finishes
The manor house was renovated in the early 1990s, during which time the apartments inside the old barn were also built, in a typical Tuscan style with stone, wood, and terracotta. Some adjustments to the systems would be necessary, especially to bring the buildings up to current standards.
Potential uses
A property that can continue its natural vocation as a farm with agritourism activities and production of wine and oil, or be used as a family home to live in year-round due to its proximity to all services and just a short distance from Florence.
Location
Just a short distance from Florence and all main services in Pelago city center, it is immersed in greenery with a beautiful view of the surrounding countryside and protected by the Vallombrosa hills in the background.