4 bedroom Apartment for sale with countryside and panoramic views in Volterra, Tuscany

480,000 EUR 301,000 GBP 378,000 USD

Reference: 238115

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Floor Size: 100 m2
Plot Size: 37 m2

Features

Balcony
Terrace
Communal Pool
Air Conditioning
Fireplace
Countryside View
Panoramic View
Parking
Good Condition

Details

Beautifully renovated 4 bedroom apartment with garden and communal pool, enjoying far reaching countryside views from its elevated location near all amenities in Volterra.

The farmhouse complex is a carefully restored hilltop hamlet "Borgo", dating back to the 9th century, nestled in the heart of Tuscany. The renovation, completed in 2008, includes 24 apartments and a shared swimming pool.

For the renovation of the apartments skilled craftsmen and materials were used in harmony with the ancient structures, while providing all modern comforts. With a commanding position, the panoramic views from all four buildings are breathtaking. It is certainly one of the most beautiful restorations in the region.

The apartment is entered through the private garden of about 37m2 which leads to a living and dining room with corner kitchen and fireplace, a large storage room, bedroom, bathroom and corridor.

In the kitchen a spiral staircase leads to the upper floor which houses a second kitchen with French windows opening onto the characteristic square of the hamlet, two bedrooms, one with private bathroom, a small living room or fourth bedroom (single) with terrace, bathroom and hallway.

The surface of this large apartment is about 100m2 and it has two parking spaces.

This superb property is located in the centre of the three historic Tuscan cities of Pisa, Siena and San Gimignano, set in a fairly rural location, yet only a 15 minute drive from the beautiful hilltop town of Volterra.

The Borgo is located in the municipality of Montecatini Val di Cecina and is about 12 km from Volterra.

Access to the building complex is very convenient and without a gravel road.

Utilities: Water from the mains, LPG heating and Pellet stove, Internet, and air conditioning available in some rooms of the apartment.

Main distances:

The nearest village: approximately 4 Km

Volterra: approximately 12 Km

Nearest airport: Pisa, approximately 50 minutes, approximately 60 Km

Nearby attractions: San Gimignano, about 45 minutes;

Siena, about 60 minutes;

Coast about 40 minutes;

Chianti about 60 minutes;

Florence, about 90 minutes.

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1. Making the Offer to Purchase (Offerta)

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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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