Renovated 5 bedroom Farmhouse for sale with countryside view in Volterra, Tuscany

3,500,000 EUR 3,010,000 GBP 3,780,000 USD

Reference: 231293

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 7
Floor Size: 1,000 m2
Plot Size: 98 hectares / 242.16 acres

Features

Fruit Trees
Equestrian Facilities
Renewable Energy
Original Features
Wheelchair Accessible
Elevator
Outbuildings
Potential for Income
Countryside View
Private
Parking
Turn Key Good Condition

Details

Amazing, fully renovated 5 bedroom farmhouse full of character and charm, nestling in 98 hectares of land with olive trees and fruit trees, fantastic infinity pool and outbuilding, enjoying far reaching countryside views from its peaceful, elevated location near Volterra.

Situated 20 minutes from the amazing Etruscan town where it is possible to find all amenities and shops and 1 hour drive from the Coast. The property is accessible through a 5km unpaved road in perfect condition, the closest restaurant is 6 km by car, in a little ancient borgo on a hilltop.

The current owner bought the property in 2013 when it was a ruin and took care of the reconstruction, all renovations have been done to an extremely high quality and with prestige materials mixing the old style of the authentic farmhouse with modern interior design and technology.

The farm comprises 98 ha of land mostly arable and pasture with 600 olive trees, some fruit trees and ponds for the irrigation.

The house is set in the middle with a dominant position and accessible through an automatic gate. It is a 730m2 building (net floor area) on two storeys, a real gem and is composed of an amazing central hallway, an impressive living room whose walls are wooden coated giving a charming and warm atmosphere to the room, like an old medieval castle, a huge open space kitchen/dining-room and pantry, industrial design and a fully supplied kitchen and wood burning oven, laundry and boiler room.

On the other side of the hallway it is possible to find a spacious sitting-area/cinema room, characterised by amazing cross-vaulted ceilings, (this room was originally the old stable of the property), a bathroom, elevator leading to the first floor, 2 enormous bedrooms with bathroom en-suite and a big laboratory-workshop with bathroom.

All rooms boast huge French doors facing the garden around the villa and bring brightness to the rooms and a feel of continuity between the outdoor and indoor space. The first floor is accessible though an external and internal staircase, as well as with the lift for disabled people.

The first floor has been partially renovated and it comprises 3 huge bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, while 180m2 have been left unfinished (shell) and more precisely 6 big rooms which can be renovated as additional bedrooms with en-suite bathroom, or it would be even possible to create a second apartment.

The villa has been properly insulated, the bearing walls are 1m thick and the heating system is under floor with heat pumps, also controlled with home automation (domotics technology).

The owners have installed a 19.5 kw photovoltaic system over the roof of the warehouse, which is near the building. All windows are double glazed and with safety glass, the floors are in resin or with huge tiles and the vaulted ceilings boast amazing old terracotta tiles.

The property boasts a drainable system in order to avoid the humidity inside and offers better insulation/waterproofing.

The grass is perfectly irrigated and there are several well kept fruit trees. The house boasts private water springs and therefore is not connected to the water mains. It is self-efficient, sustainable.

The property is completed by a 270m2 warehouse for agricultural use, tractors and garden tools, and an infinity salt and heated water swimming pool.

The solarium is in travertine stone and the automatic temporary cover permits the use of the swimming pool all year long.

This is a real jewel, a fantastic place far from the noise and the chaotic life of the towns, immersed among the rolling sweet hills of Tuscany, where every day it is possible to admire different fantastic scenery and colours. A dream that comes true.

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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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