18th-century palace with garden in the center of Radda in Chianti
Charming four-story historic building to renovate for sale with garden in the heart of Radda in Chianti. We are privileged to introduce a singular investment opportunity, a distinguished piece of the Tuscan legacy nestled in the beating heart of the Chianti Classico region: a venerable 18th-century palazzetto in Radda in Chianti. This historic four-story building, positioned commandingly in the village centre, is not merely a structure but a repository of history, offering the discerning investor an exceptional canvas upon which to project a future of refined commercial or private residence. The building, dating back to the 1700s, presents an authentic historic character, beautifully juxtaposed with modern strategic potential. Encompassing a considerable 302 square metres (3,250 square feet) of arranged across four levels to maximize both utility and vista, enjoying breathtaking, open views over the famed town center and the surrounding valley. While the property retains its ancient soul, evidenced by original features such as vaulted ceilings and exposed wooden beams, the ground floor saw a specific technical restoration in 2003, successfully transforming this area into a commercial space featuring a professional-grade dining room, restaurant kitchen, facilities, and a traditional cellar. The remaining floors are currently configured as two separate residential apartments, one with direct access to the garden, and a second spread over three levels, ready for sensitive refurbishment. A rare and valuable addition is the adjacent, panoramic belvedere garden, offering an intimate setting to admire the Chianti Classico hills, complemented by a substantial detached plot of 10,000 square metres (2.5 acres) of land. This expansive plot holds immense potential for development, ideal for the creation of a vegetable garden and a private park with the installation of a luxury swimming pool, vital for any high-end hospitality conversion. The property, currently requiring a programme of strategic upgrading, offers an elegant path to conversion into a gourmet boutique hotel, capitalizing on the global allure of Tuscany's wine and culinary heritage, or indeed, a spectacular private residence. Located within walking distance of local amenities and conveniently situated near major transport links, Florence Airport is 55km, this is a truly unique opportunity to secure and transform an authentic Tuscan gem, melding ancient charm with a future of limitless luxury.