Elegant 10 bedroom Farmhouse for sale with countryside view and panoramic view views in Volterra, Tuscany

2,500,000 EUR 2,150,000 GBP 2,700,000 USD

Reference: 246063

Bedrooms: 10
Bathrooms: 7
Floor Size: 450 m2
Plot Size: 4 hectares / 9.88 acres

Features

Terrace
Garden
Land
Fruit Trees
Private Pool
Vineyard or Wine Making
Possible Extra Dwellings
Outbuildings
Countryside View
Panoramic View
Quiet Area
No Neighbours
Parking
Traditional Style
Turnkey
Good Condition

Details

Charming and beautifully presented 10 bedroom stone built estate, ideally situated within a quiet setting amongst the unspoiled countryside of Volterra, yet just 4km from the town centre and shops.

This amazing farmhouse with a guest house and little chapel, is easily accessible via a 4km paved road, and is only an hour from Siena, 1 hour and 10 minutes from Pisa international airport, 50 minutes from the beaches and 90 minutes from Florence.

Main farmhouse - 450m2:
Ground floor: huge living room with a fireplace, characterised by amazing cross-vaulted ceilings; fitted kitchen with direct access onto a loggia; cloakroom.

First floor, which is accessible both from inside and outside: second kitchen; 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms with showers. From one of the bedrooms there is access to the attic space where there is an additional bedroom with bathroom.

On the ground floor there is also a wonderful cellar with amazing vaulted ceilings where the guests can taste the local wines, olive oil and vegetable which are produced in the farm.

Guest house, which is just a few metres from the main farmhouse and is set out over 2 floors with an apartment on each level with independent entrances.
Each unit consists of a living room with a cooking area, a double bedroom, a twin bedroom and bathroom with a shower. The ground floor apartment is equipped for disabled people. All bedrooms have air conditioning and all bathrooms are new with glazed shower boxes and resin shower trays.

The house has been tastefully renovated with high quality materials and furnished with elegant pieces of antiques.

Outside the estate offers a wood burning oven, a large barbecue, table tennis table and several shaded areas, which include 2 porticos and a charming pergola covered by an American grape vine.

The estate is situated inside a 4,000m2 park with a nice garden, adorned by cypresses, herbs, vegetable garden and sitting areas, where guests can relax and enjoy the views over the surrounding hills, olive trees and a vineyard with red wine production (San Giovese) and white wine (Vermentino).

On the land there are 2 water springs and a good size parking area, partly sheltered for 3 cars. The 4 x 11m swimming pool is situated in the nicest panoramic point of the property, it's completely fenced by hedges and it's accessible through 2 gates. It is 1.5m deep (deepest point) and has a salt system.
It also has easy access through Roman shape steps and has a PVC liner. It is well lit by the outside and indoor lights, so it's possible to enjoy bathes even at night.
The garden area around the swimming pool is well equipped with sun beds, umbrellas, tables and chairs and 2 showers.

In the estate there is a picturesque consecrated chapel where it's possible to celebrate ceremonies, it's a real jewel.

The view from the property is simply breathtaking, it is a little paradise set amongst the hills, but at the same time close to all services.

It is the perfect property as permanent residence for a large family or to be run as holidays accommodation.

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Italy Property Buying Guide

1. Making the Offer to Purchase (Offerta)

Once you have found the property you wish to purchase you will start the process by making a formal offer to the vendor, the estate agent will act on your behalf and put forward the offer, a deposit will be made available, generally around (10,000 - 20,000 EUR). Once the vendor has accepted the offer it will be formalised in writing to the vendor in both English and Italian. If this is accepted the deposit (Caparra Confirmatoria) will be paid to the vendor. This will form a legally binding contract. Neither party may withdraw at this point, the sale can be forced by either party or a claim for damages can be made. If the purchaser withdraws their deposit will be lost, if the vendor withdraws the purchaser can claim twice the deposit in compensation.

2. Signing the Preliminary Contract (Compromesso or Contratto preliminare)

The next step will take place between 1 and 3 months after the offer has been accepted, this is a formal agreement between the vendor and purchaser to sell and buy the property, this agreement is the Preliminary Contract and will contain the conditions and terms of the sale. It is important at this stage that you have a full understanding of all the details contained in the contract. We would strongly recommend that you appoint a Notary who is fluent in English. This document will include the purchase price, a detailed description of the property including completion date and will cover any obligations placed upon the buyer and the vendor. All information relating to the property including any planning permissions for the property and the cadastral details (a public record, survey, or map of the value, extent, and ownership of land as a basis of taxation). Once the Preliminary Contract (Contratto preliminare) has been signed a further deposit (Caparra Confirmatoria) will be paid, this will generally be 10% - 20% of the purchase price. There will also be an estate agents Commission Fee (Provvigione) which will need to be paid at this point.

3. Signing the Final Deed of Sale (Rogito or Atto Notarile)

The purchaser must have a bank account in order to make the purchase on completion. The signing of the final deed of sale which will authorise the transfer of the property must be overseen by a Notary (Notaio). The buyer will select and hire the Notary, but they are members of an independent body of public/professionals who will draft the purchase deed, they will oversee the passing of the title legally from the vendor to the purchaser. The Notary will also verify the legality of the documentation and registration with the Conservatoria dei Registri Immobiliari and the Local Land Register.

4. Formalities to be observed after Completion

Foreign buyers should obtain a certified copy of the Purchase Deed (Rogito), which the Notary will have lodged with the authorities. Generally this will be available to collect around 2 – 3 weeks after completion. The Notary will also give you a form to complete for the the local authority (Questura) who will have been given formal notice of the purchase. Your Notary will help you to complete this form. You will need to contact the utilities companies to set up new contracts (power, water, telephone, gas etc.). If the property is a flat, the condominium manager (Amministratore del condominio) should be informed of change of ownership of the property.

IMPORTANT - Disclaimer : All information provided is believed to be current and provided free of charge. No liability can be accepted for the reliability of the information and statements made as this is obtained from 3rd parties. We always recommend you take legal advice from a fully qualified Lawyer or Notary before buying a property overseas.