We are pleased to offer this completely renovated and delightful 2 bedroom detached colonial style house in the countryside close to Volterra with views over the hills of Grano and right to the city of Volterra. The main house provides about 280m2 of accommodation over 3 levels, the lower level, ground floor and raised level. The entrance via a covered loggia which houses a large barbeque area including kitchen, wood burning oven, and kitchen units has magnificent panoramic views right to the city of Volterra. Entering the villa there is a large living room, and kitchen, the latter characterised by a large fireplace and spectacular views through an arched window. Continuing from the day area, we find a bedroom with bathroom, whilst from the kitchen via a small set of stairs you reach the master bathroom, another very large bedroom with double sized bathroom which is really beautiful. For anyone requiring more bedroom space, the master bedroom can easily be sub-divided in two parts to provide a further large double bedroom. From the living area, further set of internal stairs leads to the lower level. This part of the house provides a large cantina which is used as a wine cellar with arched ceilings. Continuing from this there is a spacious storage room with built-in wardrobes, a laundry room and at the end the boiler and technical room which can also be accessed from the outside. This enables the building to be entered by cleaning staff. Finally in the lower level there is a large room currently unused but which could be converted into a SPA area or further storage. The house has been excellently renovated, and the roof insulated with 12cm thick insulation as well as the walls. Central heating is by gas with underfloor heating assisted by a large fireplace and old-style stove. Air conditioning is in all the rooms as well as some of the lower-level arched rooms. The property is surrounded by 15,000m2 (about 3.7 acres) of land with part of it being fenced with olive trees, interspersed with rosemary, salvia and fruit trees. There are also 2 tanks to collect rainwater to assist in the irrigation system. A further loggia to the side of the house has been created and used as a garage for vehicles and also a store room for garden and other equipment. It would be possible to create a swimming pool obviously subject to planning permission. The sale of the property includes some of the furniture save for some personal effects which are listed. This is a beautiful house, with superb views, within reach of all amenities and ample possibilities to expand if desired. A true jewel in the Tuscan countryside.
Casa Travella was founded in 1987 when Linda & Pietro Travella saw an opportunity to offer Italian property for sale. At this time there were very few companies that offered any property for sale in Italy. Now years later read some of their story.
The company is fronted by Linda Travella and Casa Travella started selling property on Lake Como, where Pietro was born and Linda has worked and lived. The company were able to offer advice on numerous properties and ongoing help with all aspects of the buying process. If a client wants to restore a property, then Casa Travella can source tradesmen and professionals in the area and help with every aspect of the transaction.
When the BBC were looking for someone to speak on BBC Breakfast News about European property Linda was chosen to appear live on the programme. Other TV and radio programmes followed including Radio 5 Live, and ‘I want that House’ with Mark Simpkins, where Linda appeared in 6 episodes, the last one being a live programme from Florida, where an Italian apartment was given away as a prize. Linda appeared for RTE, Irish TV and for Channel 4‘s ‘A Place in the Sun’, where she accompanied Amanda Lamb along the shores of Lake Como by boat, to show her some of the stunning villas, including the one owned by George Clooney.
The Casa Travella team are always pleased to help when clients want to buy or sell a property in Italy. The office is multilingual with English, Italian and Spanish being spoken.
Linda says: ‘I feel proud that we can offer property for sale in many areas of Italy and we are able to give clients independent and professional advice on areas and types of property to suit their budget and needs.’
The Casa Travella team look forward to helping you buy or sell your Italian home.
Casa Travella selling Italian Dream since 1987
