Tuscany, Pisa, Volterra, Italy

Charming and beautifully presented 10 bedroom stone built estate, ideally situated within a quiet setting amongst the unspoiled countryside of Volterra, yet just 4km from the town centre and shops.

This amazing farmhouse with a guest house and little chapel, is easily accessible via a 4km paved road, and is only an hour from Siena, 1 hour and 10 minutes from Pisa international airport, 50 minutes from the beaches and 90 minutes from Florence.

Main farmhouse - 450m2:

Ground floor: huge living room with a fireplace, characterised by amazing cross-vaulted ceilings; fitted kitchen with direct access onto a loggia; cloakroom.

First floor, which is accessible both from inside and outside: second kitchen; 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms with showers. From one of the bedrooms there is access to the attic space where there is an additional bedroom with bathroom.

On the ground floor there is also a wonderful cellar with amazing vaulted ceilings where the guests can taste the local wines, olive oil and vegetable which are produced in the farm.

Guest house, which is just a few metres from the main farmhouse and is set out over 2 floors with an apartment on each level with independent entrances.

Each unit consists of a living room with a cooking area, a double bedroom, a twin bedroom and bathroom with a shower. The ground floor apartment is equipped for disabled people. All bedrooms have air conditioning and all bathrooms are new with glazed shower boxes and resin shower trays.

The house has been tastefully renovated with high quality materials and furnished with elegant pieces of antiques.

Outside the estate offers a wood burning oven, a large barbecue, table tennis table and several shaded areas, which include 2 porticos and a charming pergola covered by an American grape vine.

The estate is situated inside a 4,000m2 park with a nice garden, adorned by cypresses, herbs, vegetable garden and sitting areas, where guests can relax and enjoy the views over the surrounding hills, olive trees and a vineyard with red wine production (San Giovese) and white wine (Vermentino).

On the land there are 2 water springs and a good size parking area, partly sheltered for 3 cars. The 4 x 11m swimming pool is situated in the nicest panoramic point of the property, it's completely fenced by hedges and it's accessible through 2 gates. It is 1.5m deep (deepest point) and has a salt system.

It also has easy access through Roman shape steps and has a PVC liner. It is well lit by the outside and indoor lights, so it's possible to enjoy bathes even at night.

The garden area around the swimming pool is well equipped with sun beds, umbrellas, tables and chairs and 2 showers.

In the estate there is a picturesque consecrated chapel where it's possible to celebrate ceremonies, it's a real jewel.

The view from the property is simply breathtaking, it is a little paradise set amongst the hills, but at the same time close to all services.

It is the perfect property as permanent residence for a large family or to be run as holidays accommodation.

REFERENCE: 246063