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£2,008,595
€2,325,000 (€424/sq. ft)
6 bed country house for sale
Monternano, Castellina In Chianti, Siena, Tuscany, Italy6 beds
5 baths
5,490 sq. ft
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Property location
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Features and description
- Private garden
- Terrace
- Fireplace
- Rural/secluded
- Swimming pool
- 42 hectares of private land
- Municipality water and private well
- 400 olive trees
- Remains of a thousand-year-old fortress
Just 7 km from Castellina in Chianti (Siena), this extraordinary, secluded property is nestled in a natural setting of rare beauty. This historically unique property complex, spanning nearly 520 square meters, also features the remains of a thousand-year-old fortress. The property comprises the main house, a separate cottage, a service building, and the ruins of the former fortress, "Castello di Monternano, " all nestled within 42 hectares of private land. The estate is reached via a road through lush greenery and carefully cultivated fields of vineyards and olive groves. Castellina in Chianti (7 km), Poggibonsi (15 km), Siena (25 km), San Gimignano (25 km), and Florence (40 km). The Main natural stone house, with a gross floor area of approximately 330 square meters is in perfect condition and embodies classic Tuscan style with stone facades that speak of centuries of history, antique terracotta floors, and majestic wooden beams. The ground floor features a spacious living area with a typical Tuscan open fireplace, an eat-in kitchen, and a guest bathroom. The first floor comprises three bedrooms, a bathroom, and a spacious studio with another open fireplace. The charming second-floor tower houses a fourth double bedroom with a private bathroom, an architectural gem overlooking the landscape. Access to the first floor is via an internal staircase and an external stone staircase that also leads to a small, splendid loggia. Opposite of the main building, you find an annex of approximately 50 square meters which serves as a laundry room, storage room and a wine cellar. A few steps from the farmhouse is a separate guesthouse with approximately 130 square meters on two levels, with direct access to the outdoor courtyard, a living area on the upper floor and a sleeping area on the lower level. The historic and legendary heart of the property: The imposing ruins of the "Castello di Monternano, " built on Etruscan foundations, a site rich in history, charm, and legends. This offers the opportunity to restore a tangible part of a millennia-old past and own a true historical gem. The property is surrounded by authentic landscape, where spontaneous nature and careful attention blend. The garden, authentic and unpretentious, is a blend of local plants. The swimming pool (approximately 70 sq.mtr.) blends perfectly with the surroundings. Here, you can enjoy moments of absolute relaxation and privacy amidst the centuries-old tranquillity of this wonderful location. The property is surrounded by approximately 42 hectares of private land, divided between woodland, olive groves, agricultural land, and former vineyards. This unique property is currently registered as a farm. It has municipal water and water coming from a private well, 400 olive trees, satellite TV, Wi-Fi, and more.
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