This farmhouse, recently renovated, is the oldest part of the estate. Some hunting frescos in the dining/living room prove its origin as an hunting hut although it has been a farmer house and a stable too. The date 1850 is probably when the house was converted from hunting lodge to farmhouse. There are also 2 apartments, one for the caretaker and one, seldom used, for the owners. Very old large working farm "Podere Valle di Sotto", renovated in 2004. 2 km from the centre of Volterra, 30 km from the centre of San Gimignano, 40 km from the centre of Pisa, in a quiet position on top of a hill, in the countryside. Private: garden, swimming pool (6 x 12 m, depth 120 - 200 cm, 15.05.-15.10.) with built-in steps. Garden furniture, barbecue. In the house: with TV, central heating, washing machine. Room cleaning on request (extra). Motor access (1 km via unmade road). Parking by the house. Shop 2 km, restaurant 2 km, bus stop 2 km, railway station 10 km.
Interior:
5-room semi-detached house 115 m2 on 2 levels, on the ground floor, fully renovated in 2004: large living/dining room with 1 double sofa bed, dining corner and TV. Kitchen (4 hotplates, oven, micro wave, freezer) with dining table. Upper floor: 1 room with 1 bed and 1 double bed. 1 room with 2 beds. 1 room with 2 beds. 2 showers/bidet/WC. Porch. Terrace furniture, barbecue. Very nice panoramic view of the countryside. Facilities: washing machine, cot for up to 2 year olds. Maximum 1 small pet/ dog allowed. Near the kitchen, small room with chimney and seating corner. This room was formally used by the farmers to eat in and socialize.
Property Type: Townhouse
Number of Rooms: 5
115 Square Meters
Interhome Quality Rating: 3 Star: Comfortable furnishings. Comfortable and tasteful. Above average standard. Ideal for guests who enjoy a nice, comfortable vacation home.
Distances:
* publictransport : 2 kilometers
* center : 2 kilometers
Property Attributes: shower, extrabed, petsallowed, hikingplains, mountainbike, garden, balcony, bbq, babycot, parking, pool, poolprivat, tv, washingmachine, cleaning, freezer, microwave, oven
Additional Features: Allianz cancellation insurance Included in the price, Cot (up to 2 years) Included in the price, Final cleaning Included in the price, Laundry (initial supply of bed linen and towels) Included in the price, Pet Included in the price
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Resort: 530 m a.s.l. >>Important, historical, quiet resort with 11'200 inhabitants in the western part of the region 40 km from the sea, on top of a hill, south facing position with beautiful view, 48 km north-west from Siena, 65 km south-east from Pisa, 75 km south-west from Firenze. All shops, restaurants etc. in the resort. Access: exit number "Firenze-Siena". Then road SS68 Colle Valdelsa. San Gimignano 20 km. For arrivals by plane: airport Pisa (PSA), Firenze Pereto (FLR). Situated in an elevated panoramic position over the hilly Valle di Cecina countryside, Volterra has a marvellous Old Town with evidence from several bygone eras. It was one of the Etruscan capitals, even retaining part of the old wall. The Guarnacci museum has one of the best collections of Etruscan artwork. Volterra is also well-known for the processing of alabaster.