Il Mandorlo House with cottages and pool, Radda in Chianti – Tuscany
Sixteenth century stone villa with pool, two cottages, chapel, annexes, and organic olive groves for sale in Radda in Chianti. Perched in the hills of Chianti Classico Gallo Nero, between Radda and Castellina in Chianti, 5 km of perfectly maintained white gravel road lead to an enchanting place surrounded by 66 acres (27 ha) of land, where an old farmhouse and two stone barns dominate a superb panoramic setting. With stone walls, brick arches, exposed wooden beams high ceilings and terracotta floors, the buildings have been restored to create rustic-style homes preserving the charm of Tuscan farmhouses. The main villa, built in the mid-1500s, spreads over 480 square meters on several levels, and offers a living room on the ground floor with a fireplace and central archway, a kitchen with a 12-seat dining table and access to a covered terrace overlooking the valley. From the sitting room eight steps lead up to the first floor where there are a living room with TV, and two bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms. Seven more steps up to the second floor and to two more bedrooms sharing a family bathroom. All rooms are bright and offer splendid views over the Chianti Classico landscape and the swimming pool, set in the garden and perfectly landscaped with lawn, aromatic plants and Mediterranean shrubs. The old barns in front of the villa have been converted into an 80 square metre, one-bedroom guest cottage with a pergola, and the second into a 120 square metre, two-story, three-bedroom cottage. Both offer rustic-style living areas with fireplaces and modern comforts. All buildings are self-contained and have insulated roofs, wooden windows and doors fitted with double glazes and mosquito nets. A private chapel and two annexes for storage, tooling some 680 square meters (7310 sq ft) are also included. The land surrounding the property consists mainly of woods and olive groves with a production of organic extra virgin olive oil. Secluded location surrounded by nature, only 10 minutes’ drive from the town of Castellina in Chianti offering all stores and services, and just 20 minutes from the historical center of Siena.