Ancient country mansion with hot spring and vineyards, Siena - Toscana
With a 14th-century tower, restored with air conditioning, solar panels, swimming pool, thermal spring, vineyards for sale in Chianti Classico, Siena. Nestled in the fascinating scenery of Chianti Classico, between Gaiole in Chianti and Siena, a 14th-century fortress with tower transformed into a farmhouse during the 17th century, today finely restored into a charming country villa with guest cottage and pool. The facades feature ancient stone, porticos and loggias harmoniously creating a fascinating residence full of character and history. During the latest restoration, a natural spring of thermal water has been found while digging an artesian well and it offers excellent potential to improve the use of this healthy hot water reaching some 22° C. The ground floor houses several living areas well connected with brick arches, two kitchens with direct access to the pergola and the garden, an office and a laundry. The upper floors present two living rooms with a fireplace, a high ceiling study on top of the tower along with marvelous wooden beams, spectacular scenarios and views from the windows, completed by a total of eight bedrooms. A separate two-story cottage has been fully restored into a 4-bedroom guest house. In 2011 a solar panel system has been installed and guarantees electricity supply. The 26 hectares (64 acres) of agricultural land surround the property with is 5 hectares (12.3 acres) of organic vineyards, an olive grove with 150 trees, arable land and private forest with mature oaks. The vineyards were planted in 2004/2005 with Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Sangiovese vines with an annual production of some 20.000 bottles of IGT Toscana wines. The property is owned by a private company managing the agricultural land and tourism hospitality renting the towered house as a private villa for exclusive holidays and reaching 20 weeks of vacation rental per year. Set just a stroll away from all local amenities and historical sites, it is ready to live perfect as a private exclusive residence in the very heart of Tuscany, to enjoy all year round and for vacations.