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2 Lionard Luxury Real Estate Via dei Banchi, 6 - ang. Piazza S. Maria Novella Florence Italy Tel Fax Tuscany Chianti Villa once owned by Michelangelo Buonarroti for sale DESCRIPTION In the province of Siena, in the heart of Chianti, there is this prestigious estate for sale. This property is in a very private context, on a high position on sweet rolling Tuscan hills, surrounded by this region's typical, untouched nature. This villa features 2.5 hectares of grounds, adorned with high-quality vineyards, olive groves and citrus trees. This property has a very important history: Michelangelo Buonarroti, one of the most famous Italian artists of all times, lived here. He was a main player of the Florentine Renaissance, author of priceless works of art such as David, the Pietà in the Vatican, St.Peter's dome, and the frescoes in the Sistine Chapel. He bought this estate in 1549 and it was the Buonarroti's family home for about 300 years. This exclusive estate measures approximately 1,200 m2 overall and is composed of three different buildings: the main villa, built around an old 11th-century tower, the old olive press, which is currently used as an annex, and a lemon conservatory.

3 The entire property stands in all its splendour, featuring a typical façade with bare stones, and is home to a total of eight bedrooms and seven bathrooms. This property's interiors have been masterfully renovated by the current owner when it was bought, in order to be brought back to its old splendour; it in fact features high-quality materials that are typical of the Tuscan tradition such as coffered ceilings, bare stones, cotto-tiled floors, beautiful fireplaces and furniture. This villa for sale is completed by 2.5 hectares of grounds, as it is surrounded by a luxuriant park and an olive grove. This dream property is perfect for those who wish to have a luxurious historical estate of unique charm and timeless beauty, and for those who want to enjoy the Tuscan countryside and its products, such as Chianti wine which is a world-famous excellence. TECHNICAL DETAILS LOCATION Siena is a famous city in the heart of Tuscany and is one of the most popular and loved destinations in the Region. World famous for its huge artistic, cultural, scenic and historic heritage, Siena is also famous for its Palio, which is a horserace run through Piazza del Campo. In 1995 the historic centre of Siena was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its charming beauty. There are various religious and civilian buildings of great interest here, like the Cathedral, the church of San Domenico, the church of San Francesco, the Basilica dell'osservanza, Palazzo Bargagli, Palazzo Bichi Ruspoli, and many others. There are indeed many prestigious villas and period estates in the territory of Siena. Some are located in the city centre and in the nearby villages of the Chianti Region, they are ideal places where luxury joins the warmth of family. These areas are perfect for all those who wish to have beauty and luxury without sacrificing the peacefulness you can enjoy in these lands. Region: Tuscany Province: Siena Municipality: Castellina in Chianti Type: Historical estate Internal surface: 1,200 m2 External surface: 2.5 ha 8 bedrooms 7 bathrooms Main villa Annexes Lemon conservatory Parco

4 Olive grove Siena 25 km Volterra 50 km S. Gimignano 40 km Florence 50 km Rif.: 3646 Price: On Application

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23 ITALIAN HEADQUARTER Lionard Luxury Real Estate via dei Banchi, 6 - ang. Piazza S. Maria Novella Firenze Italia Tel Fax info@lionard.com Lionard Luxury Real Estate MAIL CONTACT DIRECT ENQUIRES Marketing: marketing@lionard.com Office number: Tel Acquisitions and Sales: sales@lionard.com English department: english.department@lionard.com Tel Mob. +44 (0) Office management: segreteria@lionard.com Be-LIONARD: advertising@lionard.com ufficiostampa@lionard.com Human Resources: career@lionard.com Russian department: russian.department@lionard.com Tel U.S.A. department: usa.department@lionard.com Chinese department: chinese.department@lionard.com Tel