6 bedroom Villa for sale with countryside view in Chianti, Tuscany

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Reference: 168130

Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 7
Floor Size: 620 m2
Plot Size: 2 hectares / 4.94 acres

Features

Terrace
Fruit Trees
Vineyard or Wine Making
Fireplace
Possible Extra Dwellings
Outbuildings
Potential for Income
Countryside View
Quiet Area
Good Condition

Details

Situated a short drive from Florence, amongst the vineyards and olive groves of the Chianti region sits this historic villa which has recently been restored to a high level using traditional Tuscan materials.

The property consists of the villa, a spacious guest house, a dependance and 2 hectares of land. Apart from the quality of this historic villa, the location is the key word when describing this property. Only minutes from the highway which connects Florence with Sienna, meaning central Florence is perfectly feasible for evenings out, without renouncing the peace and quiet of the Tuscan countryside. The villa is surrounded by the vineyards belonging to one of Tuscany's most famous wine estates.

The villa is finished in a style that is clearly authentic and in keeping with the traditional style of historic villas in the area. With approx. 420m2 of floor space situated over 3 floors.

Accessed via an impressive vaulted entrance hall which is luminous and spacious, the ground floor offers a spacious sala for formal entertaining, lounge/dining room, study with arched French windows, kitchen with antique stone fireplace, laundry room and bathroom. There is also a small wine cellar/cantina accessed via stairs in the entrance hall, situated behind the antique stone oven, a typical characteristic of a historic villa which now serves as an impressive focal point.

The first floor can be accessed via 2 separate stairways situated at opposite ends of the villa.
5 double bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. The master suite enjoys a spacious walk-in wardrobe, en-suite bathroom and stairs to the tower (dovecote) which may serve as a light filled study. The bedrooms offer beautiful views over the surrounding vineyards and countryside.

Guest house:
The adjacent barn has been converted into a charming guest house measuring approx. 200m2 situated over 2 floors. Open-plan kitchen/diner, lounge area and a spacious bedroom
with walk-in wardrobe and en-suite bathroom. The guest house has private access and an independent terrace area.

Grounds:
The property, which may be described as a small estate, offers approx. 2 hectares of land of which approx. 1.5 hectares are olive groves. The property is accessed via a short white road which leads onto a cypress tree lined drive. The olive groves take up most of the land, however there is a small garden and various terraces/patios. The swimming pool has been purposely situated in an area offering privacy and good views.

There is another separate building in the grounds currently used for storage.

The Location
Perfect for those seeking the peace and quiet of the countryside without being too far from a town or city. The historic town of San Casciano Val di Pesa is one of the largest towns
in the Chianti area, and being a market town with an historic centre it is a charming place to have on your doorstep. Ancient family run shops such as butchers, bakers and various alimentari can be found inside the walls of the town, whilst larger supermarkets and various other stores are located in the suburbs. San Casciano offers everything one may need as well as a good selection of restaurants and trattoria, however Florence is so close it is also a viable alternative for shopping and evening's out. The principle highway connection Florence with Siena is around a 5 minute drive, meaning the majority of the 15/20min drive into central Florence is all highway.

Distances
Florence airport 30 minutes
Florence centro 20 minutes
Closest town 10 minutes
Shops & services 10 minutes
Banks & pharmacy 10 minutes
Siena 40 minutes

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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.