Prestigious agricultural and hospitality estate with 16th-century villa for sale in Certaldo

Estate for sale in Certaldo, Florence. Finely restored 4400 sqm complex with 16th-century villa, 100 hectares, organic vineyard, and olive grove. Descrizione Generale: In the most charming heart of the Florentine Chianti region, nestled on the rolling hills of Val d'Elsa a short distance from Florence and San Gimignano, we offer for sale this majestic prestigious agricultural and hospitality estate. The property extends over an immense land holding of over 100 hectares and is dominated by an imposing historic villa from the 16th century, flanked by various rural hamlets and buildings expertly and finely restored. The complex offers a total covered surface area of approximately 4400 sqm and boasts an established organic farm dedicated to the production of fine wines and extra virgin olive oil. Immersed in an unspoiled landscape of rare beauty, the estate represents an extraordinary investment opportunity in the international luxury real estate and hospitality sector. Descrizione Interni: The interior spaces of the various buildings, distributed over a total of 80 spacious rooms, are characterized by a refined conservative restoration that enhanced the historical memory of the noble and elegant architecture of the Tuscan countryside. The 16th-century manor villa welcomes imposing formal reception halls embellished with period fireplaces, exposed wooden beam ceilings, decorated coffered ceilings, and ancient terracotta floors. The guest apartments and suites, distributed among the various hamlet buildings of the complex, offer spacious rooms rich in traditional charm, combined with modern bathrooms and fully equipped kitchens. The internal layout guarantees maximum organizational flexibility, with the possibility of modulating hospitality capacity or reserving entire wings of the building for a private master residence. Descrizione Esterni: The estate is set in an unspoiled landscape of over one million square meters. The private park surrounds the main buildings with Italian gardens manicured down to the smallest detail, panoramic terraces with open views over the surrounding hills, and paved courtyards ideal for private events, ceremonies, and elite receptions. The complex boasts splendid outdoor swimming pools equipped with private solariums and relaxation gazebos. The vast organic agricultural land consists of fully productive vineyards, ancient olive groves, arable land, and lush woodlands, offering a naturalistic oasis of absolute privacy and tranquility a short distance from the main regional roads. Main Features: Total covered area: approximately 4400 sqm Land surface: over 100 hectares (1000000 sqm) Rooms: 80 16th-century historic villa: Present Finely restored buildings: Present Organic farm: Present (wine and olive oil) Equipped outdoor pools: Present Event and ceremony spaces: Present Condition: Restored Elevator: No Heating: To be defined Utilities Details: The buildings composing the estate are served by high-performance technological, water, and electrical utilities, upgraded in compliance with current regulations for hospitality and agricultural activities. Water supply is integrated by private wells and collection basins for garden irrigation and agricultural management. The presence of independent heating systems for individual units allows for efficient energy consumption management. The vastness of the rural surfaces and the perfect sun exposure offer excellent opportunities for integrating high environmental sustainability systems, such as latest-generation photovoltaic plants and solar thermal systems. Uses and Potential: The combination of a covered surface area of 4400 sqm, an active productive organic farm, and land of over 100 hectares provides the estate with unparalleled versatility of use in the Tuscan landscape. The property represents a highly profitable real estate investment in the international elite tourism circuit, ideal as a luxury relais, boutique resort, or exclusive location for high-level weddings and corporate events. At the same time, the 16th-century villa and its various outbuildings can represent a majestic private representative residence or an outstanding family estate. Local Real Estate Market: The real estate market in the municipality of Certaldo records solid stability and constant interest from national and foreign investors in prestigious historic properties and structured agricultural estates. Average asking prices for the purchase of residential properties stand at around 1,622 euros/sqm for June 2026, showing a positive increase of 4.17% compared to the same period of the previous year. In the charming hilly village of Certaldo Alto, average prices reach 1,942 euros/sqm (+6.12% on an annual basis), while in prestigious agricultural areas such as Sciano, San Donnino, and Tavolese, values stand at approximately 1,752 euros/sqm. Regarding structured wine estates and historic villas with over 100 hectares of land, real market values significantly exceed municipal averages, positioning between 2,800 and 3,800 euros/sqm depending on agricultural productivity, restoration quality, and accommodation capacity. Analyzing the provincial context, Certaldo offers a highly favorable purchase position compared to the city of Florence, where average prices exceed 4,735 euros/sqm, and is very competitively positioned compared to nearby San Gimignano, with averages around 2,350 euros/sqm, and Barberino Tavarnelle at approximately 2,200 euros/sqm, ensuring a perfect balance between invested capital and economic growth potential. Tourist and Historical Information: Certaldo is one of the most charming medieval villages in the province of Florence and Val d'Elsa, famous worldwide for being the birthplace in 1313 of the famous poet and novelist Giovanni Boccaccio. The town is divided between the modern lower area and the splendid fortified village of Certaldo Alto, perched on a perfectly preserved red terracotta hill. The historic heart is dominated by the majestic Palazzo Pretorio, dating back to the 12th century and ancient home of the Alberti Counts, which later became the seat of the Vicariate under the rule of the Florentine Republic, featuring a facade decorated with glazed terracotta coats of arms of vicar families. The cultural offer includes Boccaccio's House, now a museum and Boccaccian study center with a specialized library, and the Church of Saints Jacopo and Filippo, where the poet's remains rest. Every summer the village relives its enchanted atmosphere thanks to Mercantia, one of the most famous international street theater and craft festivals. The strong food and wine tradition is represented by Chianti DOCG wine, Tuscan Extra Virgin Olive Oil IGP, and the renowned Onion of Certaldo, mentioned by Boccaccio himself in the Decameron and featured on the municipal coat of arms. Distances: Historic center of Certaldo and Certaldo Alto: 3.5 km Palazzo Pretorio and Boccaccio's House: 3.8 km San Gimignano: 13.0 km Montespertoli: 18.0 km Barberino Tavarnelle: 20.0 km Volterra: 38.0 km Florence historic center: 45.0 km Siena: 48.0 km Florence Peretola Airport: 50.0 km Pisa Galileo Galilei International Airport: 75.0 km To learn more about the estate and discover all its wonders, you must submit a letter of intent (LOI) and proof of identity. This process is essential to ensure the highest level of integrity and professionalism, as we work exclusively with reliable clients who are interested in making an investment.