Restored medieval castle estate near Barberino di Mugello with two agriturismo businesses, two swimming pools, restaurants, an Italian garden, rural hamlet, private lake and 62.2 hectares of agricultural land and woodland.

Tuscan Castle Estate with Two Agriturismo Businesses near Florence

This Tuscan castle estate for sale near Barberino di Mugello combines a restored medieval castle, two agriturismo businesses, a rural hamlet, two swimming pools, an Italian garden, a private lake and 62.2 hectares of land. The property is situated in the Mugello hills in the Province of Florence, approximately 3 km from the Barberino di Mugello exit of the A1 motorway.

The estate has approximately 5,314 square metres of interior space, equivalent to 57,178 square feet. Across the castle, farmhouses and other buildings, there are 90 rooms, including approximately 60 bedrooms and 40 bathrooms. The buildings are in good condition overall, although a woodland cottage and some agricultural structures require renovation.

The central building is an 11th-century castle measuring approximately 2,587 square metres, or 27,836 square feet. It occupies a hilltop position with views over the Mugello countryside and retains stone and brick walls, medieval perimeter walls, a crenellated tower, original terracotta floors, stone fireplaces, exposed wooden beams and coffered ceilings.

The earliest part of the building is believed to have been a fortified tower. By the 13th century, the castle had become part of Florence’s territories. A document dating from 1269 records a palazzo, a tower, and thirteen houses arranged within the defensive walls. Its military role declined during the late 14th century, and the property was gradually converted into a country residence.

The castle passed through several periods of ownership and was altered at different stages without losing its historic form. Between 1915 and 1917, architect Agenore Socini carried out a major renovation and created the formal Italian garden on the southern slope below the castle. The garden covers approximately 6,600 square metres.

A separate cottage of approximately 125 square metres, or 1,345 square feet, stands in the woodland near the castle. Originally used as a shelter by hunters or truffle gatherers, the building requires restoration and could provide additional residential, guest or service accommodation.

Immediately outside the castle walls is a rural hamlet comprising six separate buildings with a combined area of approximately 1,683 square metres (18,109 square feet). Three of the farmhouses have been divided into apartments and are in good condition. The remaining buildings are currently used for storage and agricultural support.

Two additional groups of rural buildings serve as guest accommodation and are situated separately from the castle and hamlet. Both have independent gardens, swimming pools and restaurant facilities.

The first agriturismo property measures approximately 565 square metres, or 6,079 square feet. It consists of a traditional farmhouse and former barn set within a private garden of approximately 5,500 square metres. The guest facilities include a 12 × 7 metre swimming pool and a private restaurant serving traditional Tuscan food.

The second agriturismo property measures approximately 354 square metres, or 3,809 square feet. This farmhouse is also in good condition and is surrounded by a garden of approximately 2,700 square metres. It has a private 10 × 5 metre swimming pool and a smaller restaurant available to guests.

The sale also includes an additional building plot of approximately 8,250 square metres on the outskirts of Barberino di Mugello. Several abandoned buildings stand on the plot and may provide scope for redevelopment or the recovery of existing building volume, subject to planning permission and confirmation by the relevant authorities.

The Tuscan castle estate extends across approximately 62.2 hectares, equivalent to 153.8 acres. Around 36.8 hectares consist of well-exposed arable land suitable for agricultural use. Parts of this land are suitable for establishing vineyards or cultivating crops associated with the Mugello area.

Approximately 22.3 hectares are woodland, creating private areas suitable for walking, cycling and estate management. A private lake supplies water for irrigation and supports the agricultural use of the land during dry periods. Mains water is also connected.

Utilities include mains electricity, mains water, telephone, internet and natural gas. Heating is provided by radiators and fan-coil units. Access is by an excellent paved road, allowing straightforward connections between the castle, accommodation buildings and surrounding towns.

The estate is approximately 1 km from everyday services and 15 km from Borgo San Lorenzo. Fiesole is about 30 km away, Florence is approximately 45 km away and Bologna is around 75 km away. The A1 motorway provides direct access towards both Florence and Bologna.

Florence Amerigo Vespucci Airport is approximately 35 km from the property, while Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport is about 70 km away. Pisa International Airport is approximately 110 km away.

Barberino di Mugello is known for its access to the Mugello countryside and its position between Florence and Bologna. Nearby leisure and sporting facilities include the Poggio dei Medici golf course and the Mugello Circuit at Scarperia. The combination of road access, accommodation capacity, agricultural land and historic buildings makes this a substantial Tuscany hospitality and country-estate property.

FAQ

Where is the Tuscan castle estate located?

The estate is near Barberino di Mugello in the Province of Florence, Tuscany. It is approximately 3 km from the A1 motorway exit, around 45 km from Florence and approximately 75 km from Bologna.

What is included in the sale?

The sale includes the restored medieval castle, a six-building rural hamlet, two agriturismo properties, two restaurants, two swimming pools, a woodland cottage requiring renovation, an Italian garden, a private irrigation lake, agricultural land, woodland and an additional building plot.

How much guest accommodation is available?

The estate contains approximately 90 rooms in total, including around 60 bedrooms and 40 bathrooms. The accommodation is distributed across the castle, rural hamlet and two agriturismo properties.

Can the agricultural land be used for vineyards?

Approximately 36.8 hectares consist of well-exposed arable land. Parts of the estate are suitable for vineyards or other local crops.

Is there potential to expand the accommodation business?

The property has considerable existing accommodation capacity, several service and agricultural buildings, a cottage requiring renovation and an additional building plot with abandoned structures.

• TYPE: Tuscan castle estate with 2 agriturismos, 2 pools, Italian gardens, lake and land
• CONDITION: Restored
• LOCATION: Hilly, panoramic
• ACCESS: Excellent, paved road
• MUNICIPALITY: Barberino di Mugello
• PROVINCE: Florence
• REGION: Tuscany
• INTERIORS: 5,314 square metres (57,178 square feet)
• TOTAL ROOMS: 90
• BEDROOMS: 60
• BATHROOMS: 40
• ANNEXES: Several buildings
• MAIN FEATURES: Stone and brick walls, crenellated tower, medieval walls, original terracotta flooring, stone fireplaces, wooden beams, coffered ceilings, two Agriturismos, rural hamlet, swimming pools, Italian garden, private lake, ample plots of arable land
• EXTERIOR: 62.2 hectares (153.8 acres)
• GARDEN: Yes, around the buildings
• SWIMMING POOL: 12 × 7 m | 10 × 5 m
• ELECTRICITY: Already connected
• WATER SUPPLY: Mains water + lake for irrigation
• TELEPHONE: Already connected
• INTERNET: Yes
• GAS: Natural gas
• HEATING SYSTEM: Radiators + fan coils
• CLOSEST CITIES AND TOWNS Closest services (1km; 5’), Borgo San Lorenzo (15km; 20’), Fiesole (30km; 40’), Florence (45km; 50’), Pontassieve (40km; 50’), Rufina (40km; 45’), Figline e Incisa Valdarno (70km; 55’), Bologna (75km; 1h), Pistoia (60km; 45’), San Gimignano (95km; 1h 20’), Arezzo (120km; 1h 30’), Siena (110km; 1h 20’), Pisa (110km; 1h 25’)
• CLOSEST AIRPORTS Firenze A. Vespucci (35km; 40’), Bologna G. Marconi (70km; 55’), Pisa G. Galilei (110km; 1h 20’), Perugia San Francesco (200km; 2h 20’), Rimini F. Fellini (195km; 2h 10’), Roma Ciampino (340km; 3h 30’), Roma Fiumicino (345km; 3h 30’)

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