Summary
This
ancient farmhouse has been magnificently renovated and now appears as a country
house that perfectly combines tradition and elegance with the most modern
comforts, such as underfloor heating and cooling systems, solar panels, domotics,
a lift connecting the ground floor to the first floor and a 20x5 metre
panoramic infinity pool with salt system and hot water system predisposition. This
beautiful farmhouse has been renovated with great attention to anti-seismic
standards, acoustic parameters and energy saving. The great thickness of its
walls, which are well insulated, contains the dispersion of heat in winter
periods and reduces the need for cooling in summer periods, maintaining an
ideal temperature inside at all times.
Interiors
The house has large, bright, arched windows and French windows overlooking the wide, fully-fenced garden. On the ground floor a fully equipped kitchen with central island opens onto the dining area and the outdoor pergola where there is another cooking space, ideal for al fresco dining. Also on the ground floor is a large living room with a fireplace, a lounge/office, a media room, a service bathroom, a pantry room with access to the laundry and utility room, a room with an antique wood-burning oven, a workshop/hobby area and an outdoor courtyard. All the living areas on the ground floor are very bright and enjoy direct access to the garden and the pool. Also on the ground floor, in a more private and separate area, are two large bedrooms, one with a dressing room, French window overlooking the garden and bathroom with shower, and the other one with access to the garden, bathroom with double sinks, bath and shower. An internal staircase or the lift lead to the first floor: here there is a gallery with sitting room that gives access to two double bedrooms with en-suite bathroom, and a third double bedroom with en-suite bathroom and private access from an external staircase.
More details
Part of the first floor, about 170 square metres, is
still unfinished but already equipped with windows and an insulated roof; all
that remains is the interior finishing, to be customised according to one's
needs. The property also includes another building of approximately 250 sqm,
currently used as a farm vehicle shed and storage area. Photovoltaic panels are
installed on the roof of this property with a system that produces energy both
for the needs of the farmhouse but also to be resold on the energy market. Within
the property there are three lakes that meet all irrigation needs; there are
also 2 tanks for collecting rainwater, a spring water well and connection to
the municipal water supply.
Location and surroundings
This marvellous farmhouse is located in the heart of the Tuscan hills, in the charming countryside of Volterra, appreciated by all for its gentle hills planted with wheat, alternating with cypresses, olive trees and the typical 'balze'. From every window it is possible to enjoy a breathtaking panorama, which at a glance makes you feel in tune with nature. The farmhouse is surrounded by approximately 98 ha of land, mainly planted with orchards, olive groves with 600 olive trees that produce an excellent Tuscan extra virgin olive oil, arable land, pasture land and woodland. This property is reached by a perfectly maintained white road of about 5 km and has about 4.5 hectares of parkland around the farmhouse that is completely fenced off and equipped with 2 automatic driveway gates and 1 manual. The position is barycentric to Tuscany, so that the property is easily accessible from the airports of Florence (75 km) and Pisa (71 km), and is about 40 km from the Tyrrhenian coast, 20 km from San Gimignano, 45 km from Siena, and 27 km from the Castelfalfi Golf Club. The main services such as restaurants and shops are only 30 minutes away.