Castle To Be Renovated For Sale In Montalcino, Valdorcia

About the Property

In the heart of Valdorcia, in a panoramic position not far from the medieval town of Montalcino, imposing 15th-century castle to be renovated for sale. The property (over 3,600 sqm) is currently unused but has great potential for development both in the residential sense (luxury private home) and in the commercial sense for the creation of a luxury boutique hotel (up to 25 bedrooms with bathrooms). A private chapel is included in the complex. The castle is about 3 km from a village that can offer basic services, while larger centers such as San Giovanni d’Asso and Montalcino are about 20 minutes away by car. The location of the property makes it possible to visit all the best-known centers of Valdorcia in less than half an hour (Pienza, Montepulciano, Bagno Vignoni, San Quirico...). DESCRIPTION OF THE BUILDINGS, STATE AND FINISHES The castle (3,631 sqm – 39,069 sqft) stands on the top of a small hill in Valdorcia, overlooking the Asso river that flows through the valley. The structure, made entirely of brick, has a typical fifteenth-century layout, later evolving into the classic “fortified farm” typical of the Sienese area, and is distinguished by imposing ramparts with perimeter walkway. The dating to the fifteenth century is corroborated by an allibramento (a Middle-Ages registration that allowed calculating a property tax, called libra) of 1453 by one Pietro di Cristofano. The property is then visible in the Catasto Leopoldino (18th century). The last substantial alteration to the structure was in the 19th century when the layout of the manorial quarters was revised, where traces of frescoes from the period can still be seen. The plan is irregular but all the elements of the castle (keep, manorial quarters, servants’ quarters, former olive mill, stables and cellars) face a large central paved rectangular courtyard. Abandonment of the structure after World War II caused the entire building to fall into disrepair: the structure has several issues and heavy consolidation and restoration work on floors and roofs is needed to make the building habitable and usable. The building is protected by the Soprintendenza delle Belle Arti as an asset of significant historical interest, which means any work has to be preemptively approved by the authorities. A two-story warehouse (35 sqm – 377 sqft) is located at the corner of the castle’s outdoor terrace and was probably a watchtower in the past. Outside the complex, just across the road that runs alongside the building, is a peculiar manorial chapel (53 sqm – 570 sqft), octagonal in plan and currently in need of renovation. Completing the complex is an electrical cabin (10 sqm – 107 sqft) located along the road leading to the castle. EXTERIOR The complex is surrounded by about 5,900 sqm (1.4 acres) of garden, distributed on the large terrace surrounding the castle. From this elevated point there is a breathtaking view of the surrounding countryside, characterized by rolling hills and cultivated fields. The portions on the edge of the property, on the other hand, are covered in trees (1,300 sqm). USE AND POTENTIAL USES The property, given its large size and enviable location in the heart of one of the most fascinating and renowned areas of Tuscany, is perfect both as a prestigious private residence and as a starting point for a luxury accommodation business. The very charming and characteristic courtyard of the property, combined with the presence of a private chapel, also opens the door to use as a location for events (weddings, corporate meetings, celebrations...). CLOSEST CITIES AND TOWNS Closest services (3km; 5’), San Giovanni d’Asso (7km; 10’), Montalcino (12km; 15’), Buonconvento (15km; 25’), Asciano (20km; 25’), Pienza (24km; 30’), San Quirico d’Orcia (31km; 35’), Bagno Vignoni (37km; 45’), Montepulciano (38km; 40’), Siena (43km; 55’), Casole d’Elsa (77km; 1h 20’), San Gimignano (83km; 1h 30’), Certaldo (86km; 1h 25’), Volterra (101km; 2h), Florence (133km; 1h 55’) CLOSEST AIRPORTS Grosseto C. Baccarini (90km; 1h 30’), Firenze A. Vespucci (146km; 1h 45’), Pisa G. Galilei (207km; 2h 25’), Bologna G. Marconi (228km; 2h 40’), Roma Ciampino (229km; 2h 50’), Roma Fiumicino (243km; 2h 40’)