Description
Estate with three apartments, annexes, chapel and 16.7 hectares of land for sale in Tuscany, in the Chianti Classico area, a few km from Greve in Chianti.
The property is placed at the edge of a small group of country houses, in a rather isolated location, but, at the same time, within easy reach of shops and services. It enjoys an excellent sun exposure (towards South-West) and wonderful 180 degree panoramic views of the surrounding hills with vineyards, olive groves, cypresses and oaks.
The farmhouse is located between Florence and Siena, in the heart of the Chianti Classico, one of the most beautiful areas in Italy, within easy reach of important tourist towns like Florence (37km), Siena (42km), San Gimignano (39km), Volterra (61km), Pisa (96km), Arezzo (103km), Lucca (109km) and Cortona (125km). The Tyrrhenian Sea in Livorno is 90 km away. In Panzano and in Greve, respectively 6 and 8 km away, there are shops, supermarkets, the weekly market, restaurants, schools, kindergartens, doctors and sport facilities. Florence airport is less than one hour away, while Pisa airport is approximately one hour and a half away. A golf club with a 18-hole course can be reached in about 40 minutes.
DESCRIPTION OF THE BUILDINGS
The property is made up of a U-shaped main building with an internal courtyard, a barn and a small chapel. In the valley there is a ruin, which can be rebuilt as a stable.
The buildings, which date back to the 14th century, were originally used as a convent. They used to belong to Lisa Gherardini (Mona Lisa), who had received them as a dowry from her father.
The main building, on the ground floor and on the upper floor, is composed of three apartments and numerous ancillary rooms like a cellar with a separated wine tasting room, a workshop, a wood-fired oven, some storage rooms and boiler rooms. The main building has a (net) floor area of 335 sqm. There are three kitchens, eight bathrooms and eight bedrooms with fifteen bedrooms.
The 1st apartment has a (net) floor area of 87 sqm with two bathrooms. The kitchen, a bathroom and a bedroom can be heated not only by the centralized heating but also by a hot-air stove.
The 2nd apartment, an Agriturismo, has a (net) floor area of 130 sqm. This apartment has a barrier-free entrance and a wheelchair-accessible bathroom.
The 3rd apartment has a (net) floor area of 118 sqm with three bathrooms.
The barn has a (net) useful area of 118 sqm. On the ground floor there is a storage with a parking space. The room on the upper floor is currently being used for the production of vinsanto.
The deconsecrated chapel has a (net) usable area of 28 sqm. It is completely restored and connected to the central heating. It is equipped with water and waste water connections. It can be used in different ways.
In the valley there is a derelict building with a (net) usable area of 34.88 sqm. It is made up of two rooms that can be rebuilt and used for the keeping of animals.
STATE AND FINISHES
The property has been carefully restored using reclaimed materials such as quarry stones, oak wood beams and terracotta tiles. The windows, shutters, gates and doors are in solid chestnut, finished in cypress wood. The property features ceilings and floors with terracotta tiles. The bathrooms and the kitchens meet modern requirements. In the apartments there are open fireplaces. The property is equipped with all the necessary machines to produce wine and olive oil.
EXTERIOR
The property includes 16.7 hectares of land, of which about 4 ha of olive grove, about 0.5 ha of vineyard, about 4 ha of agricultural land and 8 ha of oak and cypress wood. The terraced garden of 0.8 hectares is enriched by ornamental plants like lavender, rosemary and sage. Furthermore, there is a fruit and vegetable garden. The garden is equipped with an irrigation system.
The fenced-in land includes a parking area with four parking spaces.
USE AND POTENTIAL USES
Wine, vinsanto, vinegar and olive oil are currently being produced and sold to the guests of the apartment n°2.
The property can be used in numerous ways. The future owners can live in an apartment and rent out the other two or use them to host friends and relatives. The 2nd apartment could be used for holiday rentals.
The barn and the chapel could be used as atelier, exposition room or concert hall. Here workshops, different courses, weddings and other events could be arranged.
Since there is a great demand for vineyards and agricultural land in the Chianti Classico, there is also the possibility of selling or renting the land out to neighbouring estates.
The property is part of a limited partnership (S.A.S.). The purchase may be made with the simple transfer of shares.
The furniture as well as the tools and all the machineries for the production of wine and olive oil are included in the selling price.
CLOSEST CITIES AND TOWN†S
Panzano in Chianti (4km; 15’); Greve in Chianti (6km; 20’); Poggibonsi (27km; 38’); Firenze (37km; 57’); Siena (42km; 1h10’); San Gimignano (42km; 55’); Volterra (61km; 1h26’); Pisa (86km; 1h32’); Arezzo (103km; 1h36’); Livorno (104km; 1h43); Lucca (109km; 1h29’); Cortona (115km; 1h40’)
CLOSEST AIRPORTS
Firenze Peretola (46km; 51’); Pisa Galilei (84km; 1h30’); Bologna Marconi (134km; 2h15’); Perugia Sant’Egidio (170km; 2h17’); Rimini Miramare (257km; 2h54’); Roma Ciampino (314km; 3h19’); Roma Fiumicino (332km; 3h28’); Milano Linate (330km; 3h29’)
