15 room exclusive country house for sale in Volterra, Tuscany

We propose Borgo dating back to the 1600s located on a ridge that can be reached through an evocative cypress-lined avenue a few kilometres away and with a panoramic view of the marvellous Volterra, an ancient Tuscan city-state; the seat of an important bishopric lordship with jurisdiction over a large part of the region's hills. The Borgo is believed to have been the site of a hospital in the Middle Ages, later united in 1383 to the Ospedale Santa Maria Maddalena di Volterra. The property includes the main Villa dating back to 1600, an adjoining building and, orthogonal to them, a further building used as a barn. The Borgo is surrounded by a large park with century-old trees where the swimming pool is located. It has been positioned in a strategic point in the garden from which one can enjoy the landscape of the Val d'Era and the Church of San Giusto, a well-known tourist attraction for photographs of the Tuscan countryside. The main Villa of 600 sqm is on three levels, characterised by beautiful frescoes and antique furnishings of the period; a property of unique charm that was rented for a few seasons by Luchino Visconti. On the ground floor we have a large frescoed entrance hall, 2 lounges, 1 dining room, a large living room, 2 storage rooms, a terrace covered with climbing vegetation, a card-game room with private bathroom. Two further bathrooms, 1 master bedroom with en suite bathroom and a large kitchen with pantry. A staircase at the entrance leads to the first floor where we find a further living room and 7 bedrooms each with bathroom n suite, utility room. On the basement floor (the entrance to which is from the kitchen or from the rear of the villa) are the large cellars measuring 100 square metres (also used as a garage), bathroom, with access to the driveway from the rear of the villa. Through a pergola covered with climbing plants located to the right of the villa, we find another dwelling for 130 square metres on two levels of more recent construction. It comprises on the ground floor splendid cellars with a total area of 80 square metres, with large cross vaults in all rooms; on the upper level 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen and large living room. A third building concerns a charming barn with a surface area of 90 sqm. The property is completed by 10 ha of land, currently cultivated for the production of oil for 3 ha, with a total of 600 olive trees, vineyard, fruit trees and various vegetables. The property is characterised by a small pond located at the beginning of the road leading to the hamlet. Immersed in the wooded areas forming part of the property is a natural perennial water spring, called ‘La Fantaccia’, a very suggestive place. External parking in front of the main entrance for 10 cars, plus a further parking area at the rear.

Additional Property Information:
• Rooms: 15
• Bedrooms: 10
• Bathrooms: 6
• External size: 1,100 m²
• Size: 1,000 m²
• Balcony count: 1
• Energy Rating: G
• Floor Count: 3
• Floor Type: Tile, Other
• Garden Type: Private
• Heating: Fireplace, Hot Water
• Heating Source: Oil, Solar, Woodpellet
• Interior Amenities: Fireplace
• Kitchens: 2
• Reference: PI.VOL.2
• Roof Type: Tile, Shake/Shingle
• Status: To be restructured
• View: City, Greenbelt
• Year of construction: 1800
• Car parking: Yes
• Parking Type: Surface lot, Assigned space
• Exterior Amenities: Disabled Access, Barbeque Area, Gated Entry, Courtyard, Mother-in-law, Garden, Pool, Lawn, Pond, Greenhouse
• Exterior Type: Wood, Brick, Stone, Composition