Historic apartment with private garden in the heart of Volterra

Historic apartment for sale in Volterra center. 110 sqm to renovate, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, garage, and 150 sqm private garden with a second independent entrance. Unique and bright location near Piazza dei Priori. General Description: In the beating heart of Volterra's historic center, just a few steps from the majestic Piazza dei Priori, we offer for sale an imposing apartment of approximately 110 sqm located within a period building consisting of only three residential units. The property represents a rare find in the local real estate market: although located on the third floor, it benefits from a second private entrance directly from a large exclusive garden. This feature, combined with the extraordinary brightness guaranteed by the open views, makes the property a perfect solution for those who wish to combine the charm of a historic home with independence and private green space, in the heart of one of Italy's oldest art cities. Interior Description: The apartment requires a partial renovation, offering the possibility to customize the large internal volumes according to contemporary or conservative tastes. Living Area: Consists of large rooms including an eat-in kitchen and a formal living room. The current layout counts a total of 7 rooms, all characterized by high ceilings and large windows that flood the house with natural light. Sleeping Area: Includes three generously sized bedrooms and two functional bathrooms. Attic and Potential: In the attic floor, there is a small room currently used as a utility room, which can easily be converted into a suggestive fourth bedroom or a private study with a view of the city's rooftops. The property has independent methane heating (Energy Class G, EPI: 301 kwh/m2 year). Exterior Description: The property's real strength is the 150 sqm private garden, an oasis of peace and privacy nestled among the historic walls. This outdoor space, almost unique in type and position, allows for independent access to the home, transforming the experience of living in the center. The property is completed by a garage of approximately 15 sqm located on the ground floor, an essential and valuable accessory given the central location. The building's context is distinguished and guarantees maximum tranquility thanks to the small number of units. Main Features: Living area: 110 sqm Rooms: 7 Bedrooms: 3 (possibility for 4th) Bathrooms: 2 Floor: Third with independent entrance from the garden Garden: Private and exclusive 150 sqm Garage: 15 sqm owned Condition: To be partially renovated Heating: Independent Location: Historic center (adjacent to Piazza dei Priori) Utility Details: The property is served by independent utilities for water, electricity, and methane gas. The building's historic load-bearing structure ensures solid thermal inertia. During the renovation phase, the apartment's layout and direct access from the garden significantly facilitate site logistics and allow for the implementation of modern energy efficiency systems while remaining in a protected context. Uses and Potential: This property is the ideal "blank canvas" for the creation of a luxury residence in the center of Volterra. The rarity of the private garden and independent entrance makes it attractive to an elite international clientele looking for a unique property. Once renovated, the apartment has extraordinary revaluation potential and is perfectly suited as either a primary representative home or a very high-profile investment for the charming tourist rental market (luxury AirBnB). Local Real Estate Market: Volterra's historic center, especially near Piazza dei Priori, maintains stable and high valuations. Prices for large-sized properties to be renovated range on average between €2,000/sqm and €2,500/sqm, but the presence of a private garden and a garage in the historic center can generate a commercial value premium of over 30% compared to the neighborhood average. According to OMI and FIAIP data, "unique items" like this enjoy demand that is perpetually higher than supply, ensuring exceptional capital protection against market fluctuations. Tourist and Historical Information: Volterra is a gem of Etruscan, Roman, and medieval history. Piazza dei Priori, located just a few meters from the property, is the oldest communal square in Tuscany, dominated by the Palazzo dei Priori begun in 1208. Living here means being surrounded by world-famous museums (Guarnacci Etruscan Museum), the imposing Roman Theater, and the thousand-year-old tradition of alabaster. The city enjoys a strategic position, isolated from mass tourism chaos but close to the beaches of the Etruscan Coast and iconic villages like San Gimignano. Distances: Piazza dei Priori: 0.1 km (1 minute walk) Roman Theater: 0.4 km Cecina (Sea): 40 km San Gimignano: 30 km Pisa (Airport): 62 km Siena: 55 km Firenze: 75 km Castelfalfi Golf Club: 30 km