A millennium residence in a fortified borgo, featuring a private park, pool, guest cottage, atelier and art studio for sale in Gaiole in Chianti. Amidst the rolling undulations of the Chianti Classico hills stands a residence of singular distinction—a storied bastion of Tuscan history with an architectural narrative beginning in the year 1000. Situated within one of the most impeccably preserved fortified hamlets north of Siena, the castle commands its position with a quiet, flinty authority. Its walls, crafted from white Alberese stone and finished with galestro, whisper of medieval sieges and Renaissance refinement across 1,269 square metres (13659 sq ft) of living surface, set within three hectares of private parkland. The primary residence, a formidable four-story tower house, spans the centuries with effortless grace. Access is granted through a grand entrance hall that immediately establishes the property’s unique aesthetic: a bold juxtaposition of rustic terracotta floors and heavy timber-beamed ceilings. The ground floor features a kitchen equipped with a traditional stove and a terrace, alongside a self-contained one-bedroom apartment complete with a living area, fireplace, and kitchen. Ascending the stone staircase, the first floor reveals a library of singular character, featuring custom woodwork by local artisans and a double living room anchored by a monumental central stone fireplace. The second floor is dedicated to three generous double bedrooms, each accompanied by a private en-suite. The crowning glory remains the tower suite on the third floor—a sanctuary of light and stone that opens onto a panoramic roof terrace, offering an unobstructed view of a Tuscan landscape that has remained largely unchanged for a millennium. Descending to the basement, a former cellar has been transformed into a cavernous 190-square-metre atelier. With four-metre-high ceilings, this space functions as a dramatic gallery, grounding the home in a legacy of creative pursuit. Beyond the castle walls, the estate unfolds as a living museum. A 182-square-metre guest cottage provides a sophisticated retreat over two levels, while a former church, retaining its seven-metre-high ceilings and original baptismal fonts, now serves as an inspired hobby space and atelier. The landscaped parkland is punctuated by a permanent exposition of modern sculptures, leading the eye toward an irregular-shaped swimming pool. Whether envisioned as a private sanctuary, a bespoke hospitality venture, or a world-class stage for art and entertaining, this property offers the quintessential elegance of the authentic Tuscan lifestyle. PROPERTY Ref: CNT3600Location: Gaiole in Chianti, Province: Siena, Region: TuscanyType: four-story authentic medieval stone castle with tower and a panoramic roof terrace, complemented by a guest cottage and a former church converted into an atelier, totaling 1269 sq m/13659 sq ft of surface, and completed by 3 hectares/7.4 acres of landscaped parkland featuring a swimming pool and permanent art expositionYear of construction: 1000Conditions: goodLand/Garden: 3 hectares/7.4 acres park featuring pool, permanent art exposition with modern sculptures, olive trees and woodlandTerrace/Balcony: 1 ground floor terrace and a tower roof terrace in the castle; first-floor terrace in the guest cottageSwimming pool: 16x8m irregular-shape pool with stone cascadeParking: 64 sq m/688 sq ft garageLayout: 1. Castle –with 2 entrances: one private from the garden, one from the borgoBasement: 190 sq m/2045 sq ft former cellar with 4-meter height ceilings, converted into an atelier and exhibition spaceGround Floor: main access from the borgo into a gran entrance hall and living area, spacious kitchen with stove and a terrace; 1 bathroom; independent apartment with living room, fireplace and kitchen, 1 double bedroom, 1 bathroom; garage First Floor: custom-made library crafted by local artisans with fireplace, double living room with central stone fireplace, a sitting room, 1 double bedroom with en-suite bathroomSecond Floor: 3 double bedrooms with en-suite bathroomsThird Floor/Tower: 1 double bedroom with en-suite bathroom and access to the terrace with breathtaking panoramic views over the entire Chianti area2. Guest cottage – 182 sq m/1959 sq ft over two here Floor: living room with fireplace, kitchen with a terrace, 1 bathroomFirst Floor: 1 double bedroom, 1 bathroom, terrace3. Former church building – 135 sq m/1453 sq ft: 7-meter-high ceilings and original baptismal fonts, converted into a hobby space and atelierDistance from services: 2kmDistance from main airports: Florence 75kmUtilities: Fixed telephone network: availableInternet: availableHeating: methane to be connected + fireplaces and stovesWater: mains city supplyElectricity: availableWater waste: Imhoff tankThe property is owned by a private individual. The location, for privacy, is approximate. Please note all measurements cited are approximateEnergy Efficiency Rating: FApolloni & Blom RE conducts technical due diligence with the owner's technician to have a full report on each property's urban and cadastral state of the art. The due diligence may be requested by clients showing a strong interest in the property