11th Century castle of Italy for sale. Located near Gaiole in Chianti in Tuscany the castle has 6 bedrooms, 2 bedroom guest unit, a deconsecrated church (used as an art studio), land, olive trees, a garden and a swimming pool. A lovely prestige private home which could also be used for commercial activity.

Italian Castle for sale

Located at the edge of a medieval village close to Gaiole in Chianti is this majestic castle steeped in history and tradition and built entirely of white stone in the early 11th century. Believed to have been owned by the noble Ricasoli family from around 1100 AD, who used it as a strategic fortification during the many wars of the late Middle Ages. Today, the hamlet where it is sited is one of the most captivating and well-preserved examples of a fortified medieval village.

While it would benefit from some modernization and improvement work, the castle is an exciting prospect if you are wanting to own a piece of Italian history and the unique opportunity to live in the timeless beauty of the Chianti region.

The estate is located at the edge of the inhabited village and extends into the surrounding woods and olive groves. The castle is accessible through two independent entrances, one from the village and one from the castle’s garden.

The castle has a surface area of 900 sqm – 9,684 sqft with 6 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms and with its impressive tower, includes an array of distinctive and ancient features over four floors.
The main entrance, accessible from the village, leads into a grand hall featuring a stunning, ancient staircase that ascends to the upper floors and the tower. On the ground floor, you will also find a spacious kitchen that opens to the garden and a stone solarium, perfect for outdoor relaxation.
Adjacent to the main building is a small apartment with a separate entrance, comprising a kitchen-living room with a fireplace, a bedroom, and a bathroom.
On the first floor, the castle boasts three exquisite salons, two of which are embellished with antique fireplaces, a library with its own fireplace, and a large bedroom with an en-suite bathroom.
The second floor offers three more bedrooms, each with its own en-suite bathroom, ensuring ample space and privacy for guests or family members.
The third floor houses a stunning master bedroom in the highest part of the tower, from which you can access a panoramic terrace with a breath taking 360-degree view over the Chianti countryside.

There is also a deconsecrated church (250 sqm – 2,690 sqft), currently used as an art studio, and a charming two-story guesthouse (80 sqm – 861 sqft, 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms), renovated in the 1990s, featuring two large rooms with fireplaces and two bathrooms. The estate also includes a small wine cellar (190 sqm – 2,044 sqft), and a private garage (60 sqm – 646 sqft).

The castle’s beautiful garden, surrounded by trees, extends over approximately 4,700 sqm and gently slopes down to a panoramic 16 × 8 m swimming pool set among the rocks and travertine.

The agricultural land and olive groves cover about 1.7 hectares (4.2 acres).

  • TYPE: Medieval castle of Italy with deconsecrated Church, guesthouse, gardens and land, swimming pool, olive grove
  • CONDITION: Habitable
  • LOCATION: In a small village, very panoramic
  • ACCESS: Excellent, paved road
  • MUNICIPALITY: Gaiole in Chianti
  • PROVINCE: Siena
  • REGION: Tuscany
  • INTERIORS: 1,480 square metres (15,925 square feet)
  • TOTAL ROOMS: 16
  • BEDROOMS: 8
  • BATHROOMS: 8
  • ANNEXES: Church, guesthouse, cellar, garage
  • MAIN FEATURES: Stone and brick walls, wooden beams, terracotta tiles, stone staircase, vaulted ceilings, original fireplaces, terraced garden, swimming pool, olive trees, private garage, deconsecrated church
  • EXTERIORS: 2.2 hectares (5.4 acres)
  • GARDEN: Yes, mature and well-maintained
  • SWIMMING POOL: 16 × 8 m
  • ELECTRICITY: Already connected
  • WATER SUPPLY: Mains water + private well
  • TELEPHONE: To be connected
  • ADSL: Yes
  • GAS: LPG
  • HEATING SYSTEM: Radiators
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  • CLOSEST AIRPORTS Firenze A. Vespucci (64km; 1h), Perugia San Francesco (130km; 1h 30’); Pisa G. Galilei (155km; 1h 40’), Bologna G. Marconi (155km; 1h 55’), Roma Ciampino (258km; 2h 30’), Roma Fiumicino (276km; 2h 40’)

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€2,600,000
CASTELLO GAIOLE
For Sale