Description
PERIOD MANSION FOR SALE IN SIENA - TUSCANY
Eighteenth-century Villa Parigini features its original arched porticoes, frescoes, chapel, historic gardens and annexes, for sale in Siena. In the countryside north of Siena, in the heart of Chianti Classico, on the ancient Chiantigiana route just minutes from Monteriggioni Castle, prestigious Eighteenth-century villa with annexes and original chapel on over 3.5 hectares (9.3 acres) of private land with driveway, historic garden and typical woods. Villa Parigini was built in 1750 by the Sansedoni family and stars a classic quadrangular plan with three-arched loggias and porticoes, spread over two manor floors plus an attic. The interiors preserve great frescoed halls, a porticoed atrium, a central travertine staircase, and glass-fronted galleries overlooking the historic garden and woods. Each room retains evocative historical details, stucco decorations, stone busts and statues, double-height ceilings, frescoes and paintings, one with an authentic coat of arms. Overlooking a typical inner courtyard, are the winter garden, the former stables, the chapel, and former farm buildings with deposits and offices. Recently used for conferences, meetings and as headquarters of important cultural institutions, it is now available to be converted for both private residential and tourist accommodation use with its 67 rooms and a total living area of 2258 square meters (24304 sq ft). Part of the garden is protected under historic landscape restrictions, and the remains of an aviary and fishpond are still visible. The chapel retains its central altar, wooden trusses and frescoes by local artists of the Sienese school of arts. Set in a strategic location, only 5 km/3 miles from the historic center of Siena, a few minutes from stores, amenities, and the highway connection to Florence.
PROPERTY Ref: SIE2967
Location: Monteriggioni, Province: Siena, Region: Tuscany
Type: 2258 sq m/24304 sq ft eighteenth-century manor estate featuring a 1077 sq m/11592 sq ft three-story aristocratic villa paired with an authentic chapel and several annexes including former horse stables and warehouses, on a private 3.8 hectares (9.3 acres) of private land with historical gardens and woods
Annexes: 140 sq m/1506 sq ft chapel; a two-story L-shaped 598 sq m/6436 sq ft building partly for office use, 9 rooms and 4 bathrooms, partly for warehouse and storage with 2 bathrooms; a 443 sq m/4768 sq ft two-story building for warehouse and storage use equipped with 1 bathroom
Land/Garden: 3.8 hectares/9.3 acres including an historical garden and woods
Parking: outdoor parking facility
Layout:
Ground Floor: 427 sq m/4596 sq ft with porch, central atrium, 5 living halls, kitchen with refectory, toilet area with 8 toilets/wc and 2 bathrooms, multi-purpose room
Mezzanine Floor: with access from secondary staircase, 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms
First Floor: 425 sq m/4574 sq ft with two-flight travertine staircase, atrium with loggia,
