A Historic Farmhouse in Chianti Classico #21512
This italian villa for sale combines over four centuries of architectural history with well-maintained modern comforts. Located on an elevated hillside above Castellina in Chianti, this stone farmhouse dates back to 1600. It sits within a two-hectare private estate planted with olive trees and fruit orchards. From its terraces, the views extend across a broad panorama of vineyards and wooded ridge lines, a landscape that defines the Chianti Classico zone.
The property is in excellent condition. It retains its original materials throughout: exposed wooden ceiling beams, terracotta-tiled floors, stone walls, copper kitchen fittings, and multiple working fireplaces.
Scale and Layout
The estate comprises a main farmhouse of 720 square meters spread across three floors. A second building of 320 square meters offers independent living quarters on three levels: a ground-floor apartment with veranda, additional bedrooms above, and a basement with wine cellars and storage. An additional outbuilding of 116 square meters provides ancillary space. Together, the property totals approximately 1,156 square meters of built space, with 12 bedrooms and 9 bathrooms.
The layout is genuinely versatile. It works as a large private residence, a boutique hospitality property, or a combination of both. The Chianti Classico location, furthermore, adds significant long-term value for wine tourism ventures.
Interiors: Traditional Materials, Modern Standards
Inside the main farmhouse, three large lounges anchor the first floor, each with its own fireplace. A dedicated study with fireplace provides a quieter workspace. The ground floor features a fully equipped Tuscan kitchen opening onto a paved terrace, a large dining room with fireplace, service bathroom, and laundry. All rooms have air conditioners.
This italian villa for sale sits within the Chianti Classico DOCG appellation, one of Italy’s most recognized wine regions. Moreover, its proximity to the medieval village of Castellina and to both Florence and Siena makes it well-positioned for year-round use.
Historical and Local Context
Chianti Classico has been a recognized wine-producing area since the Florentine Republic designated it in 1716. The zone’s characteristic landscape – cypress-lined roads, stone farmhouses, hillside vineyards, has remained largely unchanged for centuries. This property sits within that landscape, with the same orientation and built fabric it has occupied since 1600.
In addition, the estate benefits from a genuinely panoramic position. Despite its privacy and elevated setting, it remains easily accessible from the village center. The surrounding two hectares include productive olive trees and fruit orchards – a working feature of the estate.
For buyers seeking a historic property with real scale, authentic Tuscan architecture, and infrastructure for multiple uses, this Italian Villa for Sale represents a serious opportunity in Chianti Classico.