8 bedrooms castle, 1100 m²

Bucine, Arezzo (province)

Chianti

Welcome to Montebenichi, where you will live the unique and authentic experience of living in a Chianti village. You will be welcomed by silence. Captivated by the beauty of the landscapes you will have the opportunity to appreciate Tuscany, rich in art, history and culture.

Built in the first half of the 12th century, it has an internal surface area of ​​about 1000 square meters.
From the terrace at the top of the castle you can admire the panorama of the Tuscan hills, the villages of Montepulciano, Montalcino, Cetona and Mount Amiata.
The castle was formerly a fortress with defensive purposes, around 1100 it was then transformed into a small village.

The Castle maintains an esoteric and magical atmosphere, thanks also to the numerous works of art kept inside, all also for sale together with the property: among these we can admire a collection of Corinthian, Greek, medieval and Egyptian vases, painted Flemish vases, a drawing by Pontormo, compendiary ceramics from 1500, some Elizabethan furniture, a recently restored altarpiece from 1440, paintings by Caravaggio, ancient manuscripts, Renaissance cameos, 19th century putti, Etruscan jewels, 17th century majolica, Venetian candelabra, Murano services but also a drawing by Dalì and one by Goethe, as well as many other works of art and small objects.

The prestigious property nevertheless maintains an intimate and familiar aspect, especially in its rooms; among the most iconic we find the Scorpion Room and the Rose Room.

The exterior of the property extends for 2 hectares, boasting an olive grove with 154 olive trees and a 4000 m2 garden with swimming pool. We also find changing rooms attached to the pool area, a 70 m2 gym renovated in 2005, a laundry area and 12 parking spaces.

The Castle operated as a hotel until 2017 and for several consecutive years it was awarded as one of the 10 most beautiful hotels inside a Castle, also the only Italian structure to be included in the list.

In addition to the luxurious accommodation facility, there are also four small apartments, also renovated, of about 40-50 m2 each