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Prestigious medieval castle with stunning panorama, Siena - Tuscany
Apolloni Blom is delighted to present a remarkable and 'one-of-a-kind' property consisting of an astonishing medieval castle on sale with a spectacular view of the city of Siena. Perched on a hilltop with an amazing view of the city of Siena, surrounded by olive groves, Chianti vineyards and an endless panorama of the Crete Senesi, stands this fairy-tale castle, the most important one preserved intact in the area. Boasting four towers with medieval battlements, a grand entrance with a pointed arch opening onto an imposing inner courtyard inspired by the Cortile del Podestà of the Town Hall in Piazza del Campo, it was built between the 13th and 14th Century as a defensive fortress and evolved into an aristocratic country residence after the fall of the Republic of Siena to the Grand Duchy of Tuscany in 1555. Since the end of 1885, the castle has been meticulously preserved by the family that still owns it today and has been able to convey this prestigious dwelling into the third millennium. The main central part spreads over four stories above ground and one basement, while the four corner towers rise six stories in height and offer spectacular views of the Torre del Mangia and the bell towers of Siena. The Italian-style garden, bordered by geometric hedges placed along the embankment and the battlement walls, encircles the castle and creates a belvedere over the countryside opening south to the Val d'Orcia, the summit of Monte Amiata and the 42 acres of private land with olive trees and Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG vineyards. The grand entrance consists of an evocative medieval portal that opens onto a spectacular square-shaped inner atrium featuring two porticoed sides on octagonal columns and arches: a dramatic scenario that immediately dives you into a stunning and 'one-of-a-kind' artistic, cultural and historical journey. The stone staircase off the courtyard leads to the upper floors forming the residential area steeped in art and boasting intricate craftsmanship throughout. Formal receptions and living rooms with original stone fireplaces, 12 bedrooms and study rooms, plenty of secret rooms, handmade terracotta floors, and large windows letting natural light and the dramatic views be an integral part of each chamber, are just some of the astonishing highlights of this exclusive dwelling. Further up, the top floor of the towers, showcasing wooden beams and panoramic windows on all four sides, are unique and spectacular rooms that truly leave you speechless. The cellars on the ground floor, still used for storage and warehousing, are extraordinary rooms with an evocative atmosphere that speaks of the more than 700 years of lived history, perfect today for conversion into living spaces, reception, and banqueting rooms. A chapel has its own separate entrance next to the castle portal, and can still be used today to celebrate private ceremonies. In close proximity to the castle
