About the Property Located a short distance from Castellina in Chianti, on the slopes of the Chianti, this real estate complex is offered for sale, distinguished by a high level of privacy and a commanding position. The property consists of a historic settlement whose origins date back to before 994 AD, set within a preserved natural landscape. During the Late Middle Ages, it was an import
About the Property Located a short distance from Castellina in Chianti, on the slopes of the Chianti, this real estate complex is offered for sale, distinguished by a high level of privacy and a commanding position. The property consists of a historic settlement whose origins date back to before 994 AD, set within a preserved natural landscape. During the Late Middle Ages, it was an important fortified center located in strategic positions, cited in the peace agreements between Pisa and Lucca in 1155, and as a stronghold of the Florentine army during the famous Battle of Montaperti in 1260. The hamlet rises on a rocky spur at the confluence of two streams, occupying a site of strategic importance for millennia. The original core includes a small church. The modern hamlet owes its fate to a family of Swiss origins, who purchased the property in near-ruin in 1946. Under their guidance, the ancient village located in Castellina in Chianti underwent a careful restoration aimed at preserving its medieval magic. In 1955, the hamlet officially became the first albergo diffuso (a widespread hotel) in the entire Chianti region, initially hosting relatives and friends, and later travelers seeking to discover the most authentic Tuscany.
The buildings are composed totaling over 1603 sqm of dwellings and 438 sum of annexes. The estate extends over a consolidated surface of 110 hectares, a landholding that ensures complete privacy and control over the surrounding landscape. The land includes olive trees, vineyards and is divided between arable fields and pastures, suitable for organic or regenerative agriculture projects. The true added value of the property is the watercourse, that ensures water self-sufficiency for any future development.
STATE OF REPAIR The hamlet, inhabited in this moment, except of two people, who live in the house adjacent to the church. The hamlet requires a comprehensive restoration, but it has been already partially renovated.
UTILITIES The water supply is provided by a well and the river. Electricity is present; however, like all systems, it requires inspection and updating by qualified technicians.
USE AND POTENTIAL USES The hamlet lends itself to the creation of multiple prestigious uses, offering investors the opportunity to reinterpret the existing spaces to bring to life newly a luxury hospitality project, such as a high-end albergo diffuso. The abundance of water and the variety of soils also allow for the development of a contemporary agricultural estate, while the strategic location, a short distance from Florence, together with the private and timeless atmosphere of the setting, makes the property equally ideal as a representative private residence, an exclusive retreat, or an international cultural center.
LOCATION 4 km from Castellina in Chianti (6 min by car) - where restaurants, bars and grocery stores can be found, while the motorway exit is 35 min away (36 km). The nearest airports are Florence Airport (54 km, 45 min), Pisa Airport (95 km, 1.20 h), Rome Airport (270 km, 3 h 20 min).
LAND REGISTRY DETAILS The Premiere real estate group carries out, on every property acquired, a technical due diligence through the seller’s appointed technician, allowing us to thoroughly verify the urban planning and cadastral status of each asset. This due diligence may be requested by the client at the time of a genuine interest in the property.
Located in the heart of Tuscany’s Chianti region, this property offers scenic vineyard views and easy access to local wine estates. Castellina in Chianti is well connected by road to Florence Airport (45 min) and Siena train station (35 min). Enjoy proximity to gourmet dining, historic castles, and natural parks. Ideal for a tranquil lifestyle combined with cultural richness and excellent wine tourism.