2 bedroom Farmhouse for sale with panoramic view in Volterra, Tuscany

550,000 EUR 473,000 GBP 594,000 USD

Reference: 202931

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Floor Size: 150 m2
Plot Size: 70 hectares / 172.97 acres

Features

Fireplace
Panoramic View
Turn Key Good Condition

Details

This lovely restored farmhouse which is located in a small medieval village is divided into two apartments with independent entrances.

Only 13 km from Volterra, the property stands on 70 hectares of land. The two apartments could easily be joined again to create one large property.

The units are accessed through a communal square with other houses.
The first unit is 54m2 on the first floor and it is composed of: a wide kitchen/living room with fireplace, ante-room, bathroom, bedroom and 2 box-rooms.
The second apartment has a 49m2 storage on the ground floor, entrance and a 9m2 box-room.
An internal staircase leads to the first floor which consists of a wide kitchen/dining-room, ante-room, bathroom, bedroom and walk-in wardrobe.

Neither of the apartments have a heating system, a few renovation works have been effected in 1990 but the roof needs to be checked as it was restored several years ago. The building has exposed stone walls according to the typical Tuscan style.

The sale includes 70 ha of land which is mostly wood, part is arable land and pasture, on top of that there is an old chalk quarry.

From the land and the houses it is possible to admire a stunning panoramic view over Volterra. Distances: Volterra: 20 minutes San Gimignano: 27 minutes Siena: 50 minutes Florence: 1 hour Castelfalfi golf course: half an hour The coast: 1 hour and 15 minutes.

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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.

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