Historical Hamlet and Estate with Olive Grove, Buonconvento, Siena
Prestigious 1200s estate with master villa, lemon house, and four farmhouses in Buonconvento, Siena, for sale. Immersed in the pristine scenery of the Crete Senesi, between the historic villages of Asciano and Buonconvento, stands Villa Chiatina, an extraordinary rural complex of medieval origin dating back to the year 1200. This highly prestigious property boasts a rich heritage linked to the noble Sienese Piccolomini family and offers absolute privacy, framed by a view as far as the eye can see over the Tuscan hills. It is located a short distance, just a few miles, from the famous Abbey of Monte Oliveto Maggiore. The heart of the estate is represented by the superb terracotta Master Villa of 1,249 sq mt/13,444 sq ft arranged over four total levels. Inside, it reveals a monumental entrance dominated by a majestic staircase with a wrought iron balustrade, expertly illuminated by an elegant skylight on the vaulted ceiling. The sumptuous reception halls, large dining rooms, and bedrooms offer poetic views of the internal garden and the surrounding countryside. Although structurally sound, the master manor requires careful interior restoration to fully express the highest standards of international luxury real estate. Adjacent to the villa is a splendid 127 sq mt/1,367 sq ft lemon house, enriched by a panoramic roof terrace, and an ancient 895 sq mt/9,634 sq ft granary, recently restored as a scenic open space ideal for hosting elite receptions and events. Completing the main core are a charming private church and historic apartments for an additional 237 sq mt/2,551 sq ft, beautifully set within a romantic Italian garden and large lawn areas. The estate spans a land area of 243 hectares approx. 601 acres, including over 18 hectares approx. 46 acres of olive groves, vast arable land, woodlands, and prized, active truffle grounds. The property also includes four large independent farmhouses entirely to be renovated, located a short distance from the main hamlet. With a total covered area of 5,524 sq mt/59,459 sq ft, the entire estate represents a unique investment opportunity in the world, ideal for the development of a prestigious scattered hotel or an excellent agricultural estate in Tuscany