An 11-villa estate in Italy from the 11th century

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Location:

Tuscany, Italy

Price:

23 million euros (US$25.06 million)

Built in 1085 and known as the Abbey of the Holy Trinity of Spineto, this magnificent estate was a functioning abbey until 1830. It is an important example of Tuscan monasticism and the complex was originally a typical feudal estate at the center of Sarteano's agrarian, artisanal and spiritual life. According to real estate agent Roberto Musotti, after the fall of Siena, the abbey eventually came under the rule of the Medici family.

In 1830, the estate finally passed into private hands, was purchased by the current owners in 1989. They immediately''The estate is 40,900 square feet, excluding the church, which is consecrated and owned by the Vatican. The main abbey has nine double bedrooms and nine bathrooms.

The estate sits on 830 hectares of land, much of which is mature woodland. The property offers endless opportunities for outdoor activities. Over 500 hectares of forest included in the total 830 hectares of land are great for orienteering, rock climbing and off-road cycling. There is also a four-hectare natural lake for water sports. In addition, the abbey is ideal for events. Since 2000 it has been certified to organize conferences and services''catering.

Notes about the neighborhood:

The property is located in the municipality of Sarteano, within the Val d'\''Orcia, which extends from the hills south of Siena to Mount Amiata. The Val d'Orcia is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Sarteano is located in the heart of Italy, halfway between Florence andRome. It is easily accessible from the A1 freeway (Autostrada'). 'del Sole) and from the railway station in Chiusi. With its clean air, silence, archaeological wealth and biodiversity, this Tuscan town is one of the real gems of the region.

Agent: Roberto Musotti, Carratelli Real Estate and Luxury Portfolio

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