4 bedroom Farmhouse for sale with countryside view in Volterra, Tuscany

850,000 EUR 731,000 GBP 918,000 USD

Reference: 146532

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 4
Floor Size: 280 m2
Plot Size: 1.87 hectares / 4.63 acres

Features

Original Features
Countryside View
Good Condition

Details

PRICE REDUCED - In Volterra commune, about 6 km from the centre of the Etruscan city, for sale a particular mill completely renovated with original materials.

The property is situated only 1 hours drive from the International airport of Pisa and approx. 1 hour drive from the most attractive cities of Tuscany.
The mill is situated in a valley named Mill Valley . in the past the mill was used for the bread production. It is very easy to reach the mill via a 1 km white road.
The mill has been carefully renovated maintaining the original structure , features and using high quality materials of the typical Tuscan style. It has an ancient oven, wonderful terracotta floors , cross vaults and so on.

The house is built over staggered levels and it allows several entrance solutions and internal brightness.
It is a 280 sqm mill and consists of:
Entrance on the ground floor with original cross vaulted ceiling loggia , 26 sqm dining area, 16 sqm kitchen with classic glass ceiling and bathroom.
In the basement is an old tavern with original vaults , billiard room and bar. This area can be organized as a guest unit.
Via internal wooden staircase is the first floor which comprises Two double rooms both with en-suite bathrooms (bath/showers). A further double bedroom with en-suite wet room, one twin room. All the systems are working and in accordance with the rules in force with gas heating.

Outside the property is surrounded by 18.720 sqm of land with thick vegetation and an ancient path to reach Volterra in the past.
Next to the building there is a characteristic stream and a fabulous swimming pool divided into 2 baths once for adults and one for children with technical room underneath.
The whole property has been fenced with stone walls , entrance gates and lawn.

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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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