3 bedroom House for sale with countryside and panoramic views in Volterra, Tuscany

295,000 EUR 253,700 GBP 318,600 USD

Reference: 247487

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 4
Floor Size: 130 m2
Plot Size: 130 m2

Features

Terrace
Garden
Communal Pool
Fireplace
Original Features
Countryside View
Panoramic View
Outstanding View
Quiet Area
Parking
Traditional Style
Turnkey
Good Condition

Details

Lovely 3 bedroom corner terraced house, situated within a lovely complex with a communal swimming pool, set amongst the unspoiled hills between Volterra and San Gimignano.

Accessed via a 2.5km unpaved road, which is in good condition, far from the noisy busy roads and at the top of a hill, 450m above the sea level and with simply breathtaking 360 degree panoramic views across the surrounding countryside, this superb home is situated just 3km from a cute picturesque village, called Mazzolla, with a very good quality restaurant, services, supermarkets, groceries, banks, post office and chemists

The borgo is composed of 3 buildings divided into 18 units, with a central square, parking area and communal panoramic swimming pool.

Each house has a piece of private outdoor space and independent meters for water, electricity and LPG heating.

The renovation of the Borgo was completed in 2010, it was an old huge ruin which dates back to the 1400s and it has been tastefully and nicely converted into a 18 units residence, by maintaining the original features such as the expose stone and bricks on the outdoor walls, the original towers at the entrance and the beamed ceilings.

With a living area of 130m2 and accessed via a 130m2 private garden with a pergola, features include: entrance leading into the open plan living/dining room/kitchen, with a wood burning oven; bathroom and storage area.

First floor: central bright living room with a fireplace and views over the surrounding countryside; 2 bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms and the loft with an additional bedroom and bathroom.

Partly furnished, all utilities are connected with mains water, mains electricity and LPG heating with private meters.

Situated just a 20 minute drive from Volterra, the coast is 45 minutes away, Pisa airport is 1 hour and half as well as Florence, Siena is one hour and San Gimignano is only half an hour away.

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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.