Historic Residential Complex for Sale in Sinalunga

This residential complex, notable for its cultural and architectural value, dates back to the 17th century. It is strategically positioned, offering views of the valley, including Sinalunga, Lucignano, and Cortona.

Historical Background and Structural Changes

The complex features structures that were built during two different periods, undergoing significant modifications that altered its original design. Initially, the villa resembled a small castle, defined by two turrets at the front, and was smaller than its current dimensions.

By the early 19th century, the structure transformed into a large villa encompassing three above-ground floors and a semi-basement level, complete with a brick-vaulted cellar. This was typical of landowner residences, incorporating servants’ quarters on the upper level.

Current Layout of the Villa

The villa boasts approximately 1,100 square meters of living space, organized as follows. The ground floor features an entrance hall leading to a large living room with painted vaulted ceilings, a study, and a Tuscan-style kitchen equipped with a substantial fireplace. An archway divides the kitchen, opening into another area that includes a billiard table and additional seating.

On the first floor, formerly occupied by owners, are four large bedrooms, bathrooms, a living room with coffered ceilings adorned with gold profiles, a sitting room, and a cloakroom. The rooms contain antique solid walnut furniture. The top floor, originally designated for servants, consists of various rooms and halls, storage areas, and a bathroom but requires renovation.

Additional Structures and Features

The villa is accompanied by several annexes totalling approximately 1,300 square meters. The first annexe is a sizable brick structure with three levels. The lower floor serves as a large cellar, still equipped for wine production. The central floor, known as the ‘vat cellar’, once housed large vats for grape harvesting and initial processing. The upper level was designated for olive storage.

The second annexe, located adjacent to the villa and the cellar, contains several rooms previously used as a carpenter’s workshop, bread workshop, and bee hive shed.

Garden, Chapel, and Agritourism Facility

Nearby, a masonry greenhouse is utilized for storing lemon plants in large terracotta pots, currently housing 15 lemon trees. Additionally, attached to the greenhouse is a private consecrated chapel, dating back to the villa’s original construction.

As part of its agricultural heritage, next to the garden lies a 700 square meter building that served farmers and now operates as an agritourism facility. Internally, a renovated 120 square meter flat accommodates the caretaker, featuring three bedrooms, a kitchen, a living room, and two bathrooms. The remainder of the building functions as a holiday farm, showcasing five rooms and a suite that reflect traditional Tuscan style.

Outdoor Amenities and Surrounding Land

The property includes a 13 by 7-meter swimming pool with a jacuzzi. In front of the villa, there is a large Italian-style garden covering about 5,000 square meters, featuring paths, circular flowerbeds, mature plants, and large pine trees.

Overall, the estate is set on 20 hectares of land, comprising 2.5 hectares of an olive grove, 6 hectares of woodland, and 10 hectares of hilly terrain. Historically, this land supported wheat and vineyard cultivation. Its favorable sunny aspect allows potential for expanding wine production.

Encircling the villa are brick walls, both at the front and rear, alongside an ancient English woodland filled with holm oaks and cypress trees, complemented by a cypress avenue leading towards the woods.