Magnificent Historical Estate In San Gimignano

Important organic farm located in the municipality of San Gimignano (SI) strategically located along the ancient route of the Via Francigena, still traveled by many pilgrims and tourists on their way to Rome. The property compendium for sale stands on an area rich in Etruscan and Roman historical evidence and includes:
- an ancient and impressive watchtower dating back to 1109 to which was added the manor house built in 1539 with an excellently preserved consecrated chapel attached,
- an eighteenth-century building where the receptive activity is carried out with its restaurant and large panoramic terrace
- an old farmhouse on two levels also used as a receptive activity.
- a cellar obtained in an incredible cave of Etruscan origin dug into a tuff hill.
The total area of the buildings is about 1,600 square meters, completely renovated 20 years ago and currently in excellent conservative condition.
Refined interior finishes, charming furnishings.
There are also 3 ruins of old stone buildings, to be totally renovated, for those who would like to increase the built area by an additional 700 sqm.
The hamlet is surrounded by a beautiful 19th-century park with cedars of Lebanon, cypresses, holm oaks and centuries-old oaks where in a panoramic position is located the large swimming pool overlooking the cultivated hills and the town of San Gimignano and its famous medieval towers.
As for the agricultural part, it spreads over n extensive territory of about 45 hectares devoted to vineyards, olive groves, vegetable garden and orchard, all strictly cultivated with organic methods, as well as woods and arable land. Harvesting is done by hand, and winemaking takes place in the farm winery.
The ancient tower and part of the 16th-century building house the private manor house, which is on 2 levels and has two large living rooms with fireplaces, a spacious kitchen, 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, a study and a magnificent panoramic covered loggia of about 70 square meters.
As for the other two buildings used for accommodation, they house 11 comfortable and elegant rooms with private bathrooms, 2 spacious suites with a panoramic terrace, large convivial lounges, bar space, rooms for tasting the estate’s wines, a large professional kitchen, a dining room for 60 people, the pantry and two guest services. A plus is the space dedicated to wellness with a massage room, hammam, chromotherapy and aromatherapy using the farm’s medicinal plants.
This property of rare beauty, ancient origins and strong agricultural and viticultural identity is the ideal investment for those wishing to continue the activity that the current owners have been successfully carrying out for years with the possibility of increasing and diversifying the accommodation offer or simply using it as a private representative residence in a context of absolute privacy.