Historical Hamlet And Estate With Olive Grove, Buonconvento, Siena

Prestigious historical complex with a manor house, chapel, outbuildings, and country houses for sale in Buonconvento, Siena. Nestled in one of the most picturesque and unspoiled areas of the Siena province, the hamlet enjoys extraordinary views and is located about 5 km/3.1 miles from the Via Cassia and the Via Francigena, 14 km/8.7 miles from the town of Buonconvento, and 18 km/11.2 miles from Montalcino. The renowned Benedictine Abbey of Monte Oliveto Maggiore, dating back to 1320, borders the estate. Having belonged to various prominent families before coming under the domain of the Piccolominis, it was purchased in the early 1900s by Raffaello Ricci, the great-grandfather of the current owner. Saint Albert, the patron saint of Colle di Val d’Elsa, was born here in 1135. The property is accessed via a quiet municipal road, preserving the ancient charm of the location. The property consists of an imposing brick manor house its current design dating back to the 1500s spread over 4 levels for a total of approximately 1,249 sq m/13,444 sq ft, and divided into two sections. The main residence features a striking entrance hall where an imposing travertine staircase, illuminated by a skylight opening onto an elegant cross-vaulted ceiling, connects the reception rooms, the dining room, and the bedrooms overlooking the countryside. The second section, connected via an internal door, is the former estate manager’s residence. Adjacent to the villa is a beautiful limonaia supporting a spacious panoramic terrace, an old granary recently restored into an open-plan event space, a warehouse, a consecrated church, and further minor outbuildings. The estate also includes 4 large, independent country houses in need of complete restoration, located just a short distance away. The main buildings are surrounded by a manicured Italian-style garden and lawn areas perfect for adding a swimming pool, a lounge area, and other relaxation spaces. The estate extends over approximately 240 hectares/593 acres and includes a hunting reserve of about 140 hectares/346 acres, in addition to arable land, woodlands, pastures, 18 hectares/44 acres of olive groves, and productive truffle beds. This prestigious historical residence is the perfect property for a luxury hospitality investment or an outstanding agricultural enterprise in Tuscany.

Property Ref: SIE3796
Municipality: Buonconvento, Province: Siena, Region: Tuscany, Property
Type: historic hamlet featuring a manor villa together with 4 country houses totaling approximately 1,249 sq mt/13,445 sq ft., arranged over 4 levels, with a total gross floor area of 5,524 sq mt/59,461 sq ft. The estate also includes an Italian-style formal garden, lawns, and panoramic terraces, as well as ancillary buildings totaling approximately 4,275 sq mt/46,017 sq ft.
Year of construction: 9th century
Year of restoration: ancient granary restored for event in 2014; master villa and country houses to be renovated internally
Conditions: to be renovated
Land/Garden: the estate extends over around 240 hectares, comprising 96.92 hectares of arable land, 18.57 hectares of olive groves, 63.82 hectares of woodland, 29.39 hectares of pasture, hunting reserve and productive truffle grounds

Distance from Services: 6 km/approx. 3.7 miles from Buonconvento
Distance from Main Airports: Rome Fiumicino 250 km/approx. 155 miles, Florence ”Amerigo Vespucci” 110 km / approx. 68 miles, Perugia 105 km/approx. 65 miles
Gravel road: 1,45 kilometers, approximately 0.90 miles

Terrace/Balcone: panoramic roof terrace above the lemon house and a terrace at the granary

Utilities:
Fixed Telephone Network: available
Internet: available
Heating: to be installed
Water: connection to the water mains and rainwater collection well
Electricity: present in the main villa and one of the country houses, requiring installation in the remaining ones
Water Waste: systems to be updated during renovation