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Estate with 13th century tower, guest house, photovoltaic system and vineyard 14 km from Siena

Located in southern Chianti, just 14 kilometres from Siena, lies this beautiful property for sale.

The main building dates back to the 13th century and originally served as a military watchtower and visual link between several castles in the surrounding area. Later, two side buildings were added to the tower, which served as lodgings for the guards of a nearby castle.
Over the centuries, the current building has been perfectly restored and the current owners have divided it into flats with nine bedrooms and eight bathrooms, which can easily be connected to form a single unit.

Near the house there is a swimming pool (12 x 5 metres) and a restored two-storey barn (approx. 150 m²) with two eat-in kitchens, five bedrooms and four bathrooms, which serves as a guest accommodation.

The buildings are surrounded by 26 hectares of land, including an olive grove with 150 mature trees, an IGT vineyard of approx. 5 hectares (Cabernet Franc 30%, Merlot 30%, Sangiovese 18%, the remainder Alicante) as well as farmland and woodland.

Chianti was once colonised by the Etruscans, who appreciated the fertility of the soil and cultivated wine even then. Later, it was the scene of fierce battles between Florence and Siena for a long time. The biggest attraction is certainly the nearby city of Siena, rich in history and culture.

Features of the property: air conditioning in the bedrooms and living rooms; video intercom; electric entrance gate; wooden windows with double glazing; photovoltaic system with an output of 20 kW (2011), which guarantees almost complete energy autonomy; own artesian well for the water supply of the flats, the garden and the chlorine swimming pool.

Distances: closest town with basic amenities 5 km, Gaiole in Chianti 13 km, Siena 14 km, Siena International School 16 km, Radda in Chianti 17 km, Castellina in Chianti 19 km, Florence 69 km, Florence Airport 93 km.