Exploring The “Run Away To Italy” Dream In Chianti

Photo: Beauchamp Estates

There are certain fantasies that seem to be nearly universal, running away to a tropical island, living in a penthouse in a major city, and yes, moving to Italy to a beautiful old estate and making wine.

Here’s your chance. This estate is just a couple of kilometers from the unbelievably charming Tuscan village of Panzano in the Chianti Hills which just happens to be located midway between Florence and Sienna on the via Chiantigiana.  The estate is primely situated within the finest vineyards of Chianti Classico and the historical estate of Le Masse di Greve. What could be more perfect than a stone farmhouse on 13 hectares (32 acres) with a hilltop position that allows you to survey the rolling hills of vineyards and properties that have existed in a mostly undisturbed state for centuries?

This home claims its own history, the estate was first mentioned in the Florentine Land register in 1427 and the tower and courtyard date back to the 15th century. The property’s olive groves currently have 2.6 hectares in production, creating extra virgin olive oil. There are also two hectares available for the redevelopment of the Chianti Classico vineyards which are registered Chianti Classico DOCG.

The home itself is constructed along traditional Italian lines with tile floors, a fireplace, library, and five bedrooms total. There is also an independent apartment as well as a barn/cellar which can be restored for the bottling, aging and storing of wine. A second agricultural building provides storage for machinery and gardening equipment.

Ready to live the dream? Beauchamp Estates has this one listed for 2.8 million euros.

Deidre Woollard is a real estate publicist who founded Luxist.com (later part of AOL.com), realtor.com, and is now a leading real estate publicist achieving placement for agents and properties in Architectural Digest, The Hollywood Reporter, Los Angeles Times, Curbed, and more. She’s passionate about the intersection of branding, marketing, and writing, something she’s been able to pass on while teaching at UCIrvine Extension in their Digital Journalism program. In her spare time, you can find her under a tree reading on her iPad. Explore more great properties at LeverageRE.com.