Ancient Lake Estate, A4 class, pool, tennis, - Castiglione del Lago
Minutes from Lake Chiusi and Lake Trasimeno, 10.8-hectare park with vineyard and olive grove, 1700s estate for sale with two country villas and annexes. On the gentle border between Tuscany and Umbria, where vineyards roll toward the shimmering waters of Lake Chiusi and Lake Trasimeno, lies a remarkable historic estate that embodies the timeless poetry of the Italian countryside. Just minutes from amenities and immersed in a 10.8 hectares (26.6 acres) of private land, this 18th-century property has been masterfully restored into an elegant A4 energy-class eco estate, where heritage architecture meets contemporary sustainability. Approached through an automatic gate and a paved driveway crossing manicured parkland, the estate immediately reveals privacy and harmony with nature. At its heart stand two beautifully restored former farmhouses, their warm façades and refined interiors reflecting a meticulous renovation completed in 2009. Today the estate offers 1,255 square meters (13508 sq ft) of living and hospitality spaces, designed to welcome family, friends, or travellers for their holidays. All rooms are fitted with air conditioned systems. The first villa combines convivial spaces with charming independent apartments. On the ground floor, a welcoming reception area, elegant dining room with fireplace, professional kitchen and guest facilities create the perfect setting for hosting or hospitality activities. Above and alongside these spaces are three independent apartments offering four bedrooms and three bathrooms. The second villa has been conceived as refined guest accommodation. Four elegant en-suite bedrooms open directly onto pergolas and garden views, while the upper level features a panoramic terrace and two private apartments, each with living room, kitchen, bedroom and bathroom. The generous basement level offers multipurpose spaces and technical rooms, easily adaptable for leisure areas. Surrounding the residences, a landscaped park houses a swimming, a tennis court, shaded outdoor areas and open lawns create an atmosphere designed for long summer days and convivial evenings beneath the Umbrian sky. The estate remains deeply connected to its agricultural heritage. 120 olive trees produce fragrant extra virgin olive oil, while 2.4 hectares of vineyards cultivate Grechetto Bianco DOC, Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon, offering the exciting potential for boutique wine production. Woodland, arable land and open countryside frame the property, creating a landscape of extraordinary serenity. Completing the estate are several substantial ancillary buildings, including a 440-square-meter basement structure suitable for conversion into a wellness spa and a 210-square-meter agricultural building with photovoltaic roofing. Sustainability is central to the property’s philosophy, supported by a 29.9 kW solar energy system, artesian well, rainwater collection and modern high-efficiency systems. The result is a a ready-to-live private retreat for a large family, a refined country residence for entertaining, or an exceptional opportunity to create a boutique hospitality resort in one of central Italy’s most captivating landscapes.