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Prestigious medieval castle with stunning panorama, Siena - Tuscany
Remarkable 'one-of-a-kind' property with a medieval castle featuring spectacular views of the city of Siena and Chianti Classico on sale in Tuscany. Apolloni & Blom is delighted to present an astonishing medieval castle with four towers perched on a hilltop and surrounded by olive groves, Chianti vineyards and an endless panorama of the Crete Senesi, a fairy-tale castle, the most important one preserved intact in the region. A grand entrance with a pointed arch opening onto an imposing inner courtyard was inspired by the Cortile del Podestà of the Town Hall in Piazza del Campo, the castle was built between the 13th and 14th Century as a defensive fort and evolved into an aristocratic country residence after 1555. Since the end of 1885, the castle has been meticulously preserved by the present family 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 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. 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, will truly leave you speechless. The cellars on the ground floor preserve 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 and the cypress driveway, a former barn, with a regular geometric shape and hipped roof, used for storage, is on one level and presents a 7-meter-high ceiling with exposed wooden beams and plenty of options for a new use. Reached via a country gravel road, set in the grounds in front of the castle, a small brick building with a gabled roof, originally intended for the animal shelter, can be thought of as a country lodge and retreat to enjoy the quietness of the Tuscan countryside. The castle is a listed building, equivalent to British Grade I classification, considered to be of national importance, preserved and protected for its exceptional architectural and historic interest, of the highest significance. Because of its excellent commanding position, at the gates of the city of Siena, this remarkable and 'one-of-a-kind' property lends itself to house a charming stately residence to celebrate special occasions and festivities in grand style, along with the outstanding potential for tourism and hospitality purposes.
PROPERTY Ref: SIE2618
Location: Siena, Province: Siena, Region: Tuscany
Type: prestigious listed building consisting of a 14th-century castle on 42 acres of private ground, with an internal evocative courtyard, some 1250 sq m/ 13454 sq ft on five stories plus towers on the 6th-floor, featuring noble reception halls with original stone fireplaces, a private chapel, ancient basement cellars, Italian style garden, cypress-lined manor driveway, a former barn and annex, olive groves and vineyard
Land/Garden: some 17 hectares/42 acres consisting of an Italian style garden and secular old woods, lawn, 2,6 hectares/6.4 acres olive grove with 400 plants, 1,2 hectares/2.9 acres of Chianti Colli Senesi Docg vineyard and 12,5 hectares/30.8 acres of arable land
Annexes: former granary with 7 meters high ceiling and garage of approx. 105 sq m/ 1130 sq ft
in total, to be renovated agricultural outbuilding of approx. 18 sq m/ 193 sq ft, to be renovated with the possibility of volume extensions
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Price 5,900,000 €
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Number of mandate: SIE2618
Agency: Apolloni & Blom