country houses for sale province of Arezzo

The Castelletto and the village of Montebenichi The Castelletto di Montebenichi dates back to the 12th century. It was originally the central nucleus of the fortress, which over the centuries has been transformed into a village after losing its defensive function. The structure owes its current form to the restoration begun in 1901 by the Macchiaiolo painter Salvadore Malesci; a subsequent restoration and use as a luxury accommodation facility were carried out in 1997 by the current owner. Montebenichi is a tiny village, located on a hill in the Chianti region at an altitude of 525 m. asl, h