Grand 3 bedroom Farmhouse for sale with panoramic view in Volterra, Tuscany

450,000 EUR 817,000 GBP 1,026,000 USD

Reference: 242395

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1

Features

Equestrian Facilities
Possible Extra Dwellings
Potential for Income
Panoramic View
Private
Parking
May Require Improvement

Details

Estate complex located in the Pisan Hills, just 10km from the historic centre of the Etruscan town of Volterra, 50km from the international airport of Pisa and an hour from Florence.

The former farm complex, which once housed a classic peasant family who lived off the harvest of the land and raised livestock, is easily accessible along a provincial road that leads to the city of Volterra to the beautiful San Gimignano in a highly tourist area.

The property is ideal to be transformed into a restaurant with rooms for tourist rentals.

There are 2 possibilities of sale, 1 of the buildings with the land around the property of about 1 hectare and another possibility which is to buy the buildings with the agricultural land with about 70 hectares.

Manor house arranged on 2 levels with a total of 450m2:
Housing on the first floor of which a part is habitable and on the ground floor there are the cellars which are used as a tool shelter and stables as a shelter for animals.

The main house has the services of electricity, water and gas. Clearly internal renovations are needed according to personal needs.

3 sheds for agricultural use, 174, 249 and 46m2.

The property is immersed in nature with a truly impressive view, the property is reached by dirt road of about 1.5km in good condition and then reach the provincial road that leads in 10 minutes to Volterra and 20 to San Gimignano, so logistically well positioned.

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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.