Located between Certaldo and Barberino Val d’Elsa, in the most authentic heart of Tuscany, lies this extraordinary estate: a perfect balance of historic charm and a sustainable soul. The property is an ancient rural hamlet spanning over 800 sqm, serving as an exclusive sanctuary embraced by lush nature that guarantees absolute privacy.The heart of the estate is the 19th-century manor villa, which houses a high-end restaurant and meticulously detailed guest rooms with en-suite bathrooms. Adjacent to the villa, there is a dependence and a suggestive theatre—a versatile and unique space perfect for private events, yoga sessions, or as a luxury living area.The recent restoration followed the principles of green building (bio-construction), utilizing natural lime to preserve the original 13th-century plasters. Here, the warmth of Tuscan tradition meets innovation: a modern photovoltaic system ensures maximum energy efficiency and contemporary comfort, while honoring the historical identity of the site.Outside, the grounds are a triumph of scents and colours, featuring aromatic herbs, fruit trees, and a stunning swimming pool with a stone solarium. The property also includesa productive olive groveand a rare, natural white truffle ground.This estate is more than just a home; it is a life project. While it is perfect as a prestigious private residence or a boutique hotel, it also offers the potential to become an elite farm in the Chianti hills.Strategically located between Florence, Siena, and San Gimignano, the property is easily accessible via an unpaved road, offering the ultimate compromise between the rejuvenating isolation of the countryside and proximity to the world’s most famous art centres.Located in that privileged stretch of land where the provinces of Florence and Siena merge, the municipality of BarberinoTavarnelle represents the quintessence of the Chianti landscape. Officially established in 2019 from the union of two historic towns, this territory is a mosaic of walled hamlets, millennial parish churches, and agricultural expanses that follow the rhythm of the seasons.The medieval soul resides mainly in Barberino Val d’Elsa, a village perched on a panoramic hilltop that still preserves its intact spindle-shaped layout. In contrast, Tavarnelle Val di Pesa reveals a more open and commercial vocation, having historically originated as a resting point—a legacy that today translates into warm hospitality and a vibrant town life.The surrounding landscape is a masterpiece of rural architecture, where the hills are shaped by orderly rows of vines and silvery olive groves. One of the most evocative spots in the area is undoubtedly the site of Semifonte, where the Chapel of San Michele Arcangelo now stands.Today, BarberinoTavarnelle is more than just an open-air museum; it is a living land where the harmony between man and nature gives rise to world-class excellence, such as Chianti Classico and extra virgin olive oil6 km from BarberinoTavarnelle7 km from Semifonte22 km from San Gimignano44 km from Florence Airport147 km from Perugia