With a 14th-century tower, restored with air conditioning, solar panels, swimming pool, thermal spring, vineyards for sale in Chianti Classico, Siena. Nestled in the fascinating scenery of Chianti Classico, between Gaiole in Chianti and Siena, a 14th-century fortress with tower transformed into a farmhouse during the 17th century, today finely restored into a charming country villa with guest cottage and pool. The facades feature ancient stone, porticos and loggias harmoniously creating a fascinating residence full of character and history. During the latest restoration, a natural spring of thermal water has been found while digging an artesian well and it offers excellent potential to improve the use of this healthy hot water reaching some 22° C. The ground floor houses several living areas well connected with brick arches, two kitchens with direct access to the pergola and the garden, an office and a laundry. The upper floors present two living rooms with a fireplace, a high ceiling study on top of the tower along with marvelous wooden beams, spectacular scenarios and views from the windows, completed by a total of eight bedrooms. A separate two-story cottage has been fully restored into a 4-bedroom guest house. In 2011 a solar panel system has been installed and guarantees electricity supply. The 26 hectares (64 acres) of agricultural land surround the property with is 5 hectares (12.3 acres) of organic vineyards, an olive grove with 150 trees, arable land and private forest with mature oaks. The vineyards were planted in 2004/2005 with Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Sangiovese vines with an annual production of some 20.000 bottles of IGT Toscana wines. The property is owned by a private company managing the agricultural land and tourism hospitality renting the towered house as a private villa for exclusive holidays and reaching 20 weeks of vacation rental per year. Set just a stroll away from all local amenities and historical sites, it is ready to live perfect as a private exclusive residence in the very heart of Tuscany, to enjoy all year round and for vacations.
PROPERTY Ref: CNT1267Location: Castelnuovo Berardenga, Province: Siena, Region: TuscanyType: 26 hectares (64,2 acres) farmstead with vineyards and olive grove including a hot water thermal spring, swimming pool, a 545 sq m/5866 sq ft former farmhouse with a 14th-century tower restored in several units and bedrooms, a separate 145 sq m 1560 sq ft two-story former barn restored as a guest cottage, landscaped gardens, vineyards and agricultural landYear of construction: 1300Year of restoration: 1999– solar panels installed in 2011Conditions: excellentLand: 26 hectares (64,2 acres) of agricultural land consisting of 4 ha/9.88 acres of arable land, 2,5 ha/ 6,1 acres of pasture, forest, olive grove with 150 plants, approx. 5 ha/12.35 acres of organic IGT Toscana vineyards, cultivated with 30% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc, 18% Sangiovese vines and remaining Alicante Bouchet with an annual potential of roughly 20.000 bordolese-size bottlesSwimming Pool: 13,5x5 m in-ground pool and a second smaller pool with a hot water thermal springLayout:
Ground Floor: a spacious open concept living area with dining and kitchen, a guest toilette.  With separate entrance a second kitchen with dining room and an office with laundry
First Floor: 3 separate access, with  living areas with kitchen, and a total of 8 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms
Second floor: top of the tower with an open living space with a studyCottage
Ground Floor: living room with kitchenette and fireplace, 2 bedrooms with ensuite
First Floor: living room with kitchenette, 1 ensuite bedroom, 2 bedrooms, 1 family bathroomDistance to services: 5 km/3 milesDistance to main airports: Firenze 97km/60 miles, Perugia 90 km/60 milesAccess: 1.5 km/1 mile gravel roadUtilities:
Fixed telephone line: available
Internet/Wi-Fi: available
Heating: LPG
Water: mains water supply + 1 well + private thermal spring
Electricity: available + 20 kw solar panelsAir conditioning systemThe property is owned by a private company
The location, for privacy, is approximate
Please note all measurements cited are approximateEnergy Efficiency Class: G