LA VECCHIA MACINA

Historic villa of approximately 600 sqm, originally a 14th-century water mill and converted into a noble residence in the 17th century, restored in 2012 and now operated as a hospitality property. The building spans four levels, featuring historic cellars on the basement level, shared areas and services on the ground floor, nine bedrooms (including one suite) on the first floor, and six bedrooms on the second floor (with a large suite connected to the tower). Outdoors, the property offers an event canopy with oven, storage rooms, a manicured 3,500 sqm garden with a 14×7 m swimming pool and sunbathing area. Completing the estate are 4.7 hectares of agricultural land, suitable for parking or cultivation.

The villa, measuring approximately 600 sqm, dates back to the 14th century and was originally built as a water mill, later transformed into an elegant noble residence during the 17th century. The current appearance of the building, which retains most of its original features, is the result of a meticulous restoration carried out by the current owners in 2012, when the property was adapted for tourist and hospitality use. The interior spaces are arranged over four levels. The basement level houses the historic cellars, including the ancient milling area, as well as rooms used for storage. The ground floor features the reception area, a professional kitchen with pantry, a breakfast/restaurant room with a large veranda, a guest service bathroom, an independent bedroom with private bathroom, staff changing rooms with dedicated facilities, and technical rooms serving the villa. The first floor comprises eight bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms and a spacious suite consisting of a living room, bedroom, and bathroom. The second floor accommodates five additional bedrooms with private bathrooms and a large suite with living room, bedroom, and bathroom, from which there is access to the turret. Outside, there is a canopy designed for outdoor events, complete with an oven with hayloft and a small tool shed. The property is set within a well-maintained garden of 3,500 sq m, enriched with flowers and ornamental shrubs; at the center of the green area, just a few meters from the main building, lies the 14 × 7 meter swimming pool, surrounded by a terracotta-paved sunbathing area and lawn. Completing the property are approximately 4.7 hectares of agricultural land, offering the possibility of being used both as guest parking and for the cultivation of vines or other plant species typical of the area.

Set within a historic building, the property enhances its original architectural authenticity through period finishes and ancient materials meticulously preserved. The interior spaces alternate rooms of traditional character, featuring terracotta ceilings and exposed chestnut wood beams, with others renovated in a more contemporary style.

The property is equipped with all main utilities. Water supply is ensured by a private well, while heating is powered by natural gas. The property also features a solar thermal system with four panels for domestic hot water production, air conditioning, internet connection, and an electric gate.

Thanks to its boutique hotel configuration, the residence lends itself perfectly to the continued operation of the hospitality business.

San Gimignano (6 km, 10 min), Poggibonsi (7 km, 12 min), Colle Val d’Elsa (10 km, 10 min), Castellina in Chianti (15 km, 20 min), Monteriggioni (20 km, 25 min), Siena (30 km, 30 min), Volterra (30 km, 40 min). The nearest airports are Florence Airport (60 km, 50 min), Pisa Airport (80 km, 1 hour and 20 min), Bologna Airport (145 km, 1 hour and 45 min), Rome (275 km, 3 hours and 10 min).

For every property acquired, the Great Estate group carries out, through the seller’s appointed technician, a technical due diligence that allows a thorough understanding of the urban planning and cadastral status of each property. This due diligence may be requested by the client once a genuine interest in the property has been expressed.