Ancient Hamlet with wineries and pools - Greve in Chianti, Tuscany
Prestigious 136 hectares historical estate with villa, chapel, holiday homes, 2 pools, vineyards, winery, olive grove, for sale in Greve in Chianti. Deep within the rolling contours of the Tuscan landscape, lies an estate of singular prestige and historical resonance. Positioned near the storied Verrazzano Castle in the heart of Greve in Chianti, this ancient hamlet offers a unique synthesis of aristocratic heritage and a flourishing viticultural enterprise. Spanning an expansive 136 hectares (336 acres), the estate is anchored by a noble style 19th-century main villa, ì that commands views over a landscape unchanged in its essential beauty for centuries. This principal residence, spanning generous proportions with six air-conditioned double bedrooms, serves as both a sanctuary for private living and a sophisticated venue for high-end hospitality. Its interiors transition seamlessly from a farmhouse kitchen warmed by an original fireplace to elegant lounges that open onto manicured gardens and a private swimming pool, offering an atmosphere of refined rural repose for up to 12 guests. The hamlet’s architecture radiates outward from this central manor to encompass a collection of traditional stone buildings, currently configured into 6 apartments. These dwellings, serviced by their own dedicated swimming pool, provide an additional capacity for 21 guests, making the estate a premier destination for agritourism. The spiritual heart of the hamlet is also found in its private chapel. Totaling some 2,685 square metres (28,900 sq ft) of surface area, the built environment is a masterclass in Tuscan vernacular, featuring 1,800 square metres dedicated to living and hospitality, while the remaining 885 square metres comprise the engine room of the estate: a professional winery, tasting rooms, and various agricultural annexes. The agricultural prowess of the estate is formidable. Of the vast acreage, 19.7 hectares are under vine, with 17 hectares dedicated to the prestigious Chianti Classico DOCG and 2.7 hectares to IGT Toscana. The winery facility includes a recently constructed 400-square-metre cellar, where production boasts an impressive portfolio ranging from robust reds and IGT Rosso to delicate Rosé, Bianco, and the traditional Vinsanto. Complementing the viticulture is a 20-hectare olive grove, where 4,000 trees—Moraiolo, Leccino, and Frantoio—yield an annual 5,000 litres of IGP and DOP oil. Beyond the cultivated land, the estate dissolves into forest, pasture, and arable fields, ensuring total privacy and an unbroken connection to nature. While the primary residential structures are in excellent condition, several outbuildings offer the tantalising opportunity for further restoration, allowing a future custodian to leave their own mark on this quintessential Chianti stronghold, located a mere 38 kilometres south of Florence.