7 bedroom Hotel for sale with countryside view in Chianti, Tuscany

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Reference: 195317

Bedrooms: 7
Bathrooms: 6
Floor Size: 700 m2
Plot Size: 60 hectares / 148.26 acres

Features

Woodland
Fruit Trees
Vineyard or Wine Making
Possible Extra Dwellings
Potential for Income
Countryside View
Turn Key Good Condition

Details

This beautiful country estate is a rare and exciting opportunity to acquire a boutique hotel comprising of an historic villa and farmhouses with guest accommodation, surrounded by vineyards, all within just half an hour of Florence.

The estate spreads to over 60 hectares and sits in a wonderful panoramic position with views over the Tuscan rolling hills, with access to the residence via a cypress tree-lined driveway and 5 minutes from a hilltop village.

The land comprises of 9 hectares of vines, 25 hectares of olive groves and extensive woodland ensuring a high level of privacy.
To the rear of the main villa one finds guest apartments with restaurant and professional catering facilities to the ground floor.
Adjacent to the villa there is a large swimming pool with swimming café and changing facilities.

The principal villa has 700m2 of floor area with adjoining chapel. The structure dates back over several centuries with a form that is typical of villas in the 1500s with its two facades and U shaped symmetrical layout. The majestic stucco frontal façade dominates over the surrounding countryside whilst the rear has a charming cloister and courtyard through which one enters the villa and also provides a shaded environment for summer dining.

The estate totals 3,600m2 of habitable living space, combining the main villa and two separate stone buildings, both set away from the main villa, and the original winery building to the rear of the main villa. These additional structures have been restored and apartments created providing the possibility to immediately generate rental income, bring wine production back on site and provide staff accommodation.

The hilltop location provides fabulous views which can be enjoyed from the villa and pool area.
Despite the tranquillity of the location, a village with a range of services and restaurants is just 5 minutes from the estate, and central Florence can also be reached in under 30 minutes. Florence Peretola airport is 40 minutes away and Pisa under 1 hour.

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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.