Prestigious historic estate with a manor house, chapel, annexes, and farmhouses for sale in Buonconvento, Siena. Nestled in one of the most evocative and unspoiled areas of the province of Siena, the hamlet enjoys extraordinary views and is located about 5 km from the Via Cassia and consequently the Via Francigena as well as the town of Buonconvento, and is approximately 18 km from Montalcino. The famous Benedictine Abbey of Monte Oliveto Maggiore, dating back to 1320, borders the estate. Having belonged to various prominent families before falling under the dominion of the Piccolomini, the property was purchased in the early 1900s by Raffaello Ricci, the great-grandfather of the current owner.
Notably, Saint Albert, the patron saint of Colle di Val d’Elsa, was born here in 1135. Access is granted via a classic country road that guarantees absolute privacy while preserving the ancient charm of the location. The property consists of an imposing terracotta manor house whose current design dates back to the 1500s. It spans four levels for a total of 1,249 sq mt/13,444 sq ft and is divided into two wings: the main residence, featuring a monumental entryway where a majestic cast-iron staircase, illuminated by a skylight opening onto an elegant cross vault, connects the formal reception rooms, large dining rooms, and bedrooms overlooking the countryside; and the estate manager’s quarters, connected via an internal door, which formerly served as the residence for the farmer. Adjacent to the villa is a beautiful limonaia (lemon house) that supports a large panoramic terrace, an ancient granary recently restored as an open-plan event space, a warehouse, a consecrated church, and additional minor annexes. The estate also includes four large, independent farmhouses located a short distance away, all requiring complete restoration. The main buildings are surrounded by a well-kept formal Italian garden and lawn areas that would be ideal for adding a swimming pool, a lounge space, and other relaxation zones. The estate extends over an impressive 243 hectares of land, divided into arable land, woodlands and pastures, 18 hectares of olive groves, and precious, producing truffle grounds. This prestigious historic residence is the perfect property for a luxury hospitality investment or for establishing a premier agricultural estate in Tuscany
Property Ref: SIE3796
Municipality: Buonconvento, Province: Siena, Region: Tuscany, Property
Type: historic hamlet featuring a manor villa arranged over 4 levels, with a total gross floor area of 5,524 sq mt/59,461 sq ft, together with 4 farmhouses totaling approximately 1,249 sq mt/13,445 sq ft. The estate also includes an Italian-style formal garden, lawns, and panoramic terraces, as well as ancillary buildings totaling approximately 4,275 sq mt/46,017 sq ft.
Year of construction: 1867
Year of restoration: ancient granary restored for events; master villa and farmhouses to be renovated internally
Conditions: to be renovated
Land/Garden: the estate extends over 243 hectares, comprising 96.92 hectares of arable land, 18.57 hectares of olive groves, 63.82 hectares of woodland, 29.39 hectares of pasture, 29.63 hectares of truffle grounds and expansion area, and 4.85 hectares of productive uncultivated land
Terrace/Balcone: panoramic roof terrace over the lemon house and granary terrace
Utilities:
Fixed Telephone Network: available
Internet: available
Heating: to be installed
Water: connection to the water mains and private wells for irrigation
Electricity: present
Water Waste: systems to be updated during renovation
Distance from Services: 6 km/approx. 3.7 miles from Buonconvento
Distance from Main Airports: Rome Fiumicino 250 km/approx. 155 miles, Florence “Amerigo Vespucci” 110 km / approx. 68 miles, Perugia 105 km/approx. 65 miles
Gravel road: 1,45 kilometers, approximately 0.90 miles
Main Villa: composed of 4 levels, one of which is a basement. Floors 1, 2, and 3: very large monumental entrance, majestic central cantilevered travertine staircase with a cast-iron railing, large vaulted skylight, formal reception rooms, dining rooms, and bedrooms overlooking the garden and the countryside with decorated ceilings. Basement: cellar and olive press.
Annexes: Granary: 895 sq mt/9,634 sq ft, with an adjoining warehouse of 93 sq mt/1,001 sq ft. Recently restored in 2014, it is divided into two levels and features a panoramic terrace; Private church: still consecrated; Limonaia (lemon house): 127 sq mt/1,367 sq ft, a large room with two panoramic terraces.
4 independent farmhouses to be restored:
Farmhouse 1: 456 sq mt/4,908 sq ft on two levels + annexes for 274 sq mt/2,949 sq ft
Farmhouse 2: 393 sq mt/4,230 sq ft + open shed of 33 sq mt/355 sq ft + barn of 54 sq mt / 581 sq ft
Farmhouse 3: 442 sq mt/4,758 sq ft on three levels + barn of 57 sq mt/614 sq ft
Farmhouse 4: 922 sq mt/9,924 sq ft on two levels + barn of 105 sq mt/1,130 sq ft + annex of 30 sq mt/323 sq ft
