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A beautiful property, rich in history and restored in a manner that retains its authenticity. With garden and pergola, private parking space, land with olive trees, and cellars, the property is a real jewel at the gates of Volterra.
A portion of an old farmhouse, the property is accessed via a private lane with parking in front of the house.
Accommodation comprises: Ground floor private entrance, beautiful fitted kitchen with authentic stone sink, breakfast bar and dining area, small storeroom, and a large bedroom. Stone stairs lead to the first floor comprising: hallway, spacious living room with fireplace, new bathroom with shower, and second bedroom. The rooms are bright, with views of the hills all around. There is an abundance of well-preserved character, including cotto floors, beamed ceilings, exposed stone work, brick arches, stone features and fireplaces.
Outside is a pretty courtyard where one can sit in the cool of the evening. A garden to the side of the house has a lovely pergola to sit outside, and there is also a cellar opening onto this space. The property includes 20,000 sqm of land (about 5 acres) with an amazing view over the hills, and many spots from which to enjoy an aperitivo at sunset. Two further, large cellars with vaulted ceilings, provide useful storage and potential for other uses.
The property is a perfect combination of history, welcoming atmosphere, lots of outdoor space to live, and the amazing town of Voltera at 5 minutes drive which offer all the amenities and services and monuments and excellent food.
Volterra is an enchanting walled hilltop town with Etruscan roots (4-6 centuries BC) and later, much Roman influence. The town's narrow medieval streets and its central piazza will make you fall in love. You'll appreciate the beauty of the 13th century Palazzo dei Priori which sits tall over the piazza, as well as the Palazzo Pretorio across the square. The August 'Volterra AD 1398' festival, held on the middle weekends in August, is a highlight. During these weekends, Volterra as it was in the late 14th century, is recreated with shows, events, markets, workshops, music and juggling. The town is located in the Valdera region of Central Tuscany between Pisa and Florence where this colourful landscape of rolling hills dotted with medieval villages, castles and lanes flanked with tall dark green cypress trees, epitomises the Tuscan landscape. Meandering through the countryside of Valdera you feel the vestiges of the mysterious Etruscan civilization. In Lajatico the famous tenor, Andrea Boccelli, has created the 'Teatro di Silenzio' where natural landscape creates a breathtaking setting for an open air music and opera festival attracting top musicians from all over the world for special performances. Casciana Terme has thermal waters and spa facilities and is a pretty town with piazzas and cafès serving the local wine. The città d’arte (cities of art) nearby include San Gimignano, Palaia and Florence all of which offer wonderful history, art and architecture. A perfect base from which to explore the whole of Tuscany and beyond.
Distances: Volterra 5km, Lajatico 15 km, San Gimignano 25 km, Casciana Terme 30 km, Pontedera (trains, supermarkets) 40 km, Cecina (beaches) 45 km, Pisa (airport) 60 km, Siena 60 km, Florence 80 km.
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