A property in Chianti, originally constructed in the Late Middle Ages this castle for sale in Italy lies in the heart of the "Crete" Hills of Siena.
Along the Via Francigena pilgrims' route to Rome, we stop to admire this castle for sale, virtually untouched by time, where art, history and landscape blend in a rare example of natural beauty.
Though the structures of this 12th century castle in Italy, with its superb arches and venerable crests, show the wear and tear of time, their incredible impact still leaves us enthralled.
The basic layout of what amounts to a full-fledged architectural complex was subject to major restructuring and expansion efforts during the 15th and 16th centuries, at the initiative of the leading aristocratic families of the area.
The property, found in the heart of the Chianti Siena hills, has a roofed surface area of approximately 1140 m2 and is surrounded in all sides by arable land and mixed first land totalling 24 and a half acres.
Amidst its valleys and streams, the estate also holds a lookout tower from the Late Middle Ages and a 16th century chapel, both testifying to a distant, majestic past. Additional assets on the property including outbuildings used for storage, a hog barn, a multifamily farmhouse and a stone shed.
Major restructuring is necessary for use as a residence and/or home to buy in Italy.