6 bedrooms country house, 450 m²

Castellina in Chianti, Siena (province)

Chianti

Historic real estate complex with the remains of a thousand-year-old fortress in natural setting in the heart of the Chianti Classico area, close to the town of Castellina in Chianti. The property is accessed via a charming country road, bordered by vineyards and olive orchards and consists of main house, a guest house and a barn for a total of about 450 sqm, a swimming pool, surrounded by its own land of about 30 hectares.
The restored main house consists of a large living area with typical Tuscan fireplace, the kitchen and living room in addition to a service bathroom on the ground floor, the sleeping area on the first floor characterized by three bedrooms, a bathroom, a large living room with fireplace, a fourth double bedroom with dedicated bathroom is located in the tower. The tower is accessed by an internal staircase and external staircase in stone connected by a beautiful loggia overlooking the courtyard. The building maintains the classic Tuscan style with the original features like stone facades, floors in old terracotta tiles, wooden beams and the original bread oven. The bathrooms are decorated with hand-painted coloured ceramics. In front of the farmhouse there is a small barn, dedicated to laundry/warehouse as well as cellar for wines. A few meters from the main house there is a separate guest house on two levels hosting a living room with dining area and kitchen, 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
Furthermore, the remains of an Etruscan fortress, rich in history and charm, are located in the vicinity of the property. It offers the possibility to create further living space and to restore it to its former glory.
The complex is surrounded by about 30 hectares partly forest, olive grove and arable land. The garden is authentic with wild-born plants, and the pool was designed to minimize the impact which offers various outside areas to relax in total privacy.
The property is perfect as a main residence for those who search for a peaceful location in nature but also as second home with rental potential.