4 Bed Country House for sale
Volterra, Pisa, Tuscany, Italy
Full Description
We offer this exquisite farmhouse , situated in a tranquil location immersed in the heart of the beautiful unspoilt countryside of Volterra and yet only a few minutes from the town. The property has been tastefully renovated with charm and has a unique and stunning interior style which also respects the original character.
There are pretty terraced gardens and lawns where you will also find a beautiful swimming pool exclusive to the property.The farmhouse has easy access on country roads in good condition. It develops for a total of circa 375 square metres, and also has a small original stone barn of 30 square metres currently used for storage. This space could also be used as a garage because it has large double doors for vehicle access. The accommodation comprises two floors accessed by both an internal and external staircase.On the ground floor, there is a spectacular kitchen with a large island and a dining area. This leads directly into the brick arched portico where you find additional shaded sitting and dining areas with lovely views over the floral terrace and further views towards the land and attractive surrounding gardens. This area provides a cool and refreshing place to escape from the summer heat, where you can enjoy al fresco meals and cool breezes. Adjacent to the kitchen there is a laundry room and a technical room with pantry area. From the kitchen we enter directly into the large light and spacious reception room, divided into three zones. A winter sitting room area with antique stone fireplace, a central dining and sitting area, and a further dining option with a large table for entertaining. Also on this level there is a guest bathroom with shower.On the first floor, the landing area has been transformed into a bright and airy summer sitting room with access to a balcony where you can admire the views. There are four spacious bedrooms, one of which is currently used as a studio with storage area. There are three bathrooms, two with shower and one with bath.This farmhouse has an enormous amount of natural light due to the unusually large windows, which also create the perfect Unusually large and numerous windows and doors allowing excellent light and bright interiors and these openings permit refreshing breezes to cool the internal spaces during summer. The property has undergone significant renovation work inside and out, with walls painted in terracotta hues and shutters coloured in pastel blue/green colour typical of Tuscan farmhouses of the past. The owners have tried to preserve the natural rusticity and charm of the building with these colour choices. The property has a total of 11,653 square metres of land, offering complete privacy. There are a few olive trees and two very beautiful Mulberry trees and an ancient Acacia tree close to the house. The surrounding land is maintained very well by the current owners, with many plants and flowers including the Tuscan aromatic plants Rosemary, Thyme and Lavenders. There is a peaceful and tranquil ambience which creates a very cosy and charming atmosphere around the totally unspoilt and natural setting of this house. You can hear many songbirds and see the hares and deer in the surrounding fields. Part of the land surrounding the house is completely fenced which is ideal for domestic pets and small children to be safely contained. There are gates to the rear of the property and also a large parking area and access on the south side. The above ground swimming pool surrounded on two sides by a wooden deck terrace is perfectly situated to enjoy the sunsets and spectacular views towards Volterra and the surrounding countryside.
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