Tuscany, Pisa, Volterra, Italy

Charming character villa close to Volterra, within walking distance of the centre and boasting truly outstanding views.

The spacious 455m2 property is set in a quiet and sunny area, perfectly positioned for sunsets, surrounded by the greenery of the Tuscan hills yet not isolated. At the rear, it borders an olive grove.

Volterra enjoys a charming and panoramic position and is renowned for its Etruscan, Roman, and Medieval history. It is characterised by a peaceful lifestyle in harmony with nature.

The villa is set in a year-round residential area with access to amenities such as two supermarkets and a fuel station less than 1 km away, and a hospital with an emergency department is approximately 2 km away.

The villa is arranged over three floors, plus a basement level where the garage is located.

It also features a beautiful garden and a winter garden.

Several private parking spaces are included along the private access road leading to the Provincial Road of Monte Volterrano.

Orientation: the villa faces west, and it enjoys stunning sunsets from the garden and panoramic views across the hills of the Val di Cecina to the sea.

Built in 2007 according to modern construction standards while maintaining typical Tuscan finishes.

It benefits from very low running costs thanks to a 3 kW photovoltaic system, solar thermal panels for hot water, and 13 cm external thermal insulation.

A rainwater recovery system (15,000-liter tank) supplies water for wc flushing and garden irrigation.

In addition to the natural gas (town gas) heating system with a double-condensing boiler, there is also a pellet stove, two fireplaces (one with an oven), and a central vacuum system.

Overall, the three floors offer approximately 180m2 of usable living space.

The winter garden is constructed with steel and 3 cm thermal-insulated, shatterproof glass.

Ground floor: a living room featuring a 'Bodin'-style fireplace in 'pigeon liver' marble (Paris, 1800s), a spacious Tuscan-style cherry wood kitchen connected to the winter garden.

The kitchen is fully equipped with refrigerator, freezer, electric oven, dishwasher, and combination microwave, and also includes a French cast-iron stove-fireplace with a small grill oven.

Floors are in Puglia stone (Alberobello), and ceilings feature seasoned chestnut beams and terracotta tiles.

This level also includes a guest bathroom with yellow Vietri ceramic finishes.

At the front of the villa, there is a large veranda furnished with outdoor seating and an area designed for aperitifs.

The outdoor flooring is in frost-resistant, driveable Tuscan terracotta from Impruneta.

An internal staircase gives access to the first floor which features a study with an English-style bookcase, a master bedroom with a sunset-view terrace, walk-in wardrobe, and en-suite bathroom, as well as another large double bedroom with French doors overlooking Volterra and its own bathroom.

The second floor is also accessed by an internal staircasewhere a stunning view can be enjoyed over the Val di Cecina, the Apuan Alps, and the sunset from the master bedroom, which also features a small sitting area and a bathroom.

The house is completed by the basement level, accessible from the internal staircase leading down from the living room. This floor measures approximately 135m2.

All rooms are equipped with a ventilation system and benefit from natural daylight. This level includes a guest bathroom, a dressing room with a large wardrobe, and a wellness area featuring a bathtub, shower, and a sauna for six people.

There is also a small boxing/gym area, an ironing room, a laundry room, a storage room, and a technical room.

The floor is completed by a large cellar, also suitable for hosting lunches and dinners.

Along the access road to the property, there is a garage of approximately 60m2, spacious enough for two cars as well as additional storage, a workbench, motorcycles, etc.

Finally, the property features a garden of approximately 700m2, with olive trees and typical local shrubs, paved areas in traditional terracotta and stone, and a wrought-iron gate with pedestrian access and the possibility of vehicle entry.

The villa is also designed to be divided into two separate apartments, thanks to an external staircase leading to the first floor.

Distances:

40 km from the sea,

56 km from the tourist port of San Vincenzo,

38 km from Bolgheri,

50 km from the Rimigliano Park,

52 km from the Caldana Thermal Baths (Campiglia Marittima),

73 km from the port of Piombino (ferry connections to Elba, Sardinia, and Corsica),

63 km from Pisa Airport,

70 km from the Golf Club Tuscana in Gavorrano,

93 km from Florence,

72 km from Siena,

273 km from Rome.

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