Prestigious medieval castle with scenic panorama, Siena - Tuscany

Apolloni & Blom presents an extraordinary medieval castle for sale in Tuscany. Built between 1200 and 1300 as a defensive fortress, it was first owned by the Cinughi family, then by the Bichi family, who equipped it with valuable furnishings, which were unfortunately lost due to the infamous mercenary captain Gian Giacomo Medici, Marquis of Marignano, author of the defeat of the Republic of Siena in 1555, who was stationed at the Castle. It was subsequently used as a noble country residence. Recent studies hypothesize that the Castle of the Four Towers is the same one depicted in Ambrogio Lorenzetti's Buon Governo frescoed in the Palazzo Pubblico of Siena in 1339. Owned by the same family since 1885, the Castle is spread over four floors above ground and is characterized by four corner towers arranged over six floors, offering spectacular views of the city and surrounding countryside. The Italian Garden surrounds the castle walls, offering views of the Val d'Orcia and the 16 hectares of land with olive trees and vineyards. With a pointed arch, the medieval entrance leads into an internal atrium. A stone staircase, however, leads to the upper floors, which house four apartments with stone fireplaces, 12 bedrooms, and studies, characterized by terracotta floors and large windows that enhance natural light and the view. The towers present unique and evocative environments, while the cellars on the ground floor offer opportunities for transformation into living spaces, receptions, and banquets. A chapel with separate access can be used for private ceremonies. Near the Castle, an ancient barn offers the possibility of conversion, while a small brick building can be considered a country residence. The Castle is a unique property with great potential, whatever its use.

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PROPERTY Ref: SIE2618

Location: Siena, Province: Siena, Region: Tuscany

Type: prestigious listed building consisting of a 14th-century castle on 17 hectares of private ground, with an internal evocative courtyard, some 1250 sq m/ 13454 sq ft on five stories plus towers on the 6th-floor, featuring noble reception halls with original stone fireplaces, a private chapel, ancient basement cellars, Italian style garden, cypress-lined manor access, along with a former barn and annexes, olive grove and vineyard

Land/Garden: some 16,5 hectares/40 acres consisting of an Italian style garden and secular old woods, lawn, 2,6 hectares/6.4 acres olive grove with 400 plants, 1,2 hectares/2.9 acres of Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG appellation vineyard and 12,5 hectares/30.8 acres of arable land. It is possible to build a swimming pool

Annexes: former granary with 7 meters high ceiling and a garage of approx. 105 sq m/ 1130 sq ft in total, to be renovated; 18 sq m/ 193 sq ft agricultural outbuilding, to be renovated with the possibility of volume extensions

Year of construction: 1300

Year of restoration: 1998

Conditions: good

Layout:
Ground Floor: inner courtyard, private chapel, cellars and storage for approx 300 sqm
First Floor: 2 apartments of 123 sq m/ 1323 sq ft and 110 sq m/ 1184 sq ft
Third, Fourth and Fifth Floor: 2 apartments of 550 sq m/ 5920 sq ft and 384 sq m/ 4133 sq ft

Distance from services: 1,4 km

Distance from main airports: Florence 80 km, Perugia 110 km, Pisa 130 km

Utilities:
Fixed telephone network: available
Internet: available broadband
Heating: methane
Water: mains city supply + 1 well for rainwater collection
Electricity: available

The property is owned by a private individual
The location, for privacy, is approximate
Please note all measurements cited are approximate

Energy Efficiency Rating: G + F

Warning: the location, for privacy, is approximate.

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