Townhouse in San Gimignano, Siena, Italy

Prestigious hamlet dating back to 987 in the Val d’Elsa, with panoramic tower, centuries-old wine cellars, private lake, and wellness oasis, for sale in San Gimignano. Suspended in the hills of the Val d’Elsa, just a few miles from San Gimignano, stands this magnificent historic estate whose origins date back more than a millennium. An architectural masterpiece surrounded by unspoiled landscape, offering excellent logistics to Florence. Accessible via a charming white country lane of 3.5 km/2.2 miles, the property reveals itself as an exclusive, protected retreat. Meticulously restored in 2004, the hamlet retains its evocative natural stone façades, romantic cobbled courtyards, and a majestic panoramic tower. The elegant interior spaces, spanning approximately 1,600 sqm/17,200 sq ft, showcase authentic Tuscan architecture with timber-beamed ceilings, beautiful brick arches, and fine terracotta floors. The main area houses grand reception rooms with imposing historic fireplaces, spacious master bedrooms with elegant en-suite bathrooms, a restaurant, and an authentic 18th-century private chapel. From the covered loggia atop the tower and from the terrace system, a magnificent 360-degree panorama unfolds. The residence embodies the height of prestige with an exclusive wellness area featuring an ancient Roman-style hammam, a centuries-old underground wine cellar perfect for aging wine, and a highly equipped modern winery of 400 sqm/4,300 sq ft. The lush fenced park is home to a spectacular private pool measuring 16×7 meters, complete with a children’s area, an outdoor six-person Jacuzzi, and a massage area. The estate boasts over 8 hectares/20 acres of organic land with prestigious vineyards, olive groves, and an impressive private water reservoir guaranteeing total self-sufficiency. Enriched by three additional units to be renovated totaling 1,000 sqm/10,760 sq ft and by cutting-edge green systems with integrated photovoltaic panels, this residence represents the perfect investment for a luxury boutique hotel, a sumptuous private residence, or a global flagship headquarters in Tuscany.

PROPERTY Ref: SIE3688
Location: Municipality: San Gimignano, Province: Siena, Region: Tuscany
Type: 1600 sq m/17222 sq ft 10th century villa on 3 levels, with land and swimming pool
Year of construction: 987
Year of restoration: 2004, with annual restoration work
Conditions: excellent
Garden: 4120 sq m/44347,3 sq ft private garden with fence
Land: 8.027 hectares/19.8 acres of land, including 4.63 ha/11.4 acres of vineyards, 2.0 ha/4.9 acres of olive groves, 7,560 sq m/1.9 acres of arable land, 310 sq m/3,300 sq ft of woodland, a private lake of 114 sq m, and a fenced park of 4,120 sq m/1 acre

Terrace: 210 sq m/2260 sq ft terrace, including the 65 sq m/699,6 sq ft covered loggia at the top of the tower, with views over the hills of San Gimignano

Swimming pool: 16×7 private pool (depth 100–170 cm/3,28- 5,58 ft) with an adjoining separate children’s pool, an outdoor hot tub for six people and a massage cabin

Parking: car park area covered by a canopy with an integrated solar panel system

Utilities:
Fixed telephone network: available
Internet: ADSL
Heating: air-source with heating pump
Water: spring well
Electricity: available
Water waste: Imhoff tank

Distance from services: 10 km/6.2 miles
Distance from main airports: Florence 60 km/37 miles
Gravel road: 3.5 km/2.2 miles

Layout:
Basement: utility rooms
Ground Floor: 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, living room
First Floor: 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms
Annex/es: 60 sq m/645.8 sq ft centuries-old underground cellar, 400 sq m/4305.6 sq ft modern cellar, 3 separate units requiring renovation totalling 1,000 sq m/10763.9 sq ft