Apartment for sale in Volterra

Apartment for sale in Saline di Volterra, Volterra. Spacious 144 sqm property featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms, fireplace, two panoramic terraces, a 51 sqm garage, and a private garden. Ideal primary home or holiday estate in Tuscany. Descrizione Generale: In the heart of the scenic Tuscan countryside, within the quiet and panoramic hamlet of Saline di Volterra, we offer for sale a prestigious and spacious apartment of approximately 144 sqm. The property is located inside an elegant detached villa consisting of only two residential units, guaranteeing a highly private, quiet context with no structured condominium fees. Situated on the second and top floor of the villa, the apartment boasts excellent panoramic exposure, offering charming views of the rolling Tuscan hills. The property is in habitable conditions with good overall maintenance, while presenting excellent potential for internal customization. Descrizione Interni: The interiors feature spacious and well-distributed rooms. A large entrance serves as a functional hallway, connecting the living and sleeping quarters. The living area houses a magnificent and bright living room enriched by a cozy wood-burning fireplace, perfect for the winter months, an open-plan kitchen, and two large French doors leading directly to the wide panoramic terraces. The sleeping area consists of three spacious and comfortable bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and a practical storage room. The generous internal layout offers excellent opportunities to enhance the property's design with a modern touch. Descrizione Esterni: The villa enjoys a well-kept shared outdoor area, accessed via the main entrance shared with the first-floor apartment. On the ground floor, the property boasts a large private garden for exclusive use, perfect for enjoying outdoor activities, relaxing, or hosting barbecues surrounded by greenery. A standout feature of extraordinary value and rarity for the area is the massive 51 sqm private garage located on the ground floor, which can be used as a secure garage for multiple vehicles, a spacious workshop, or extra storage. Caratteristiche Principali: Living area: 144 sqm Rooms: 7 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Kitchen: open-plan Scenic terraces: 2 Fireplace: yes (in the living room) Private garden: yes Garage: yes (51 sqm) Condition: habitable Total floors: second (top) Elevator: no Dettagli sulle Utenze: The property is equipped with active and functioning utilities. The heating system, while requiring technological checks and potential updates during any cosmetic renovations, is completely autonomous. The absence of an air conditioning system is widely offset by the favorable exposure on multiple sides and the natural ventilation that characterizes the hillside location of the apartment. Usi e Potenzialità: Thanks to its generous internal size of 144 sqm, the presence of the massive 51 sqm garage, and the valuable private garden, this real estate solution represents an ideal choice as a primary residence for a family seeking space, independence, and tranquility close to all amenities. Its strategic location in the heart of Tuscany, halfway between the medieval walls of Volterra and the renowned beaches of the Etruscan Coast, also makes this apartment perfect as a prestigious holiday home or as an investment for tourist rentals catering to international clients seeking nature and relaxation. Mercato Immobiliare Locale: The real estate market in the municipality of Volterra shows average asking prices of around €1,946/sqm for high-end residential properties in the historic center or in panoramic hillside locations. In the hamlet of Saline di Volterra, characterized by a strong residential and productive vocation, listing prices are significantly more competitive and accessible, with values for habitable family-size apartments averaging between €750/sqm and €1,100/sqm. This price range makes the purchase of a 144 sqm apartment with a 51 sqm garage and private garden a highly attractive financial operation, characterized by an excellent quality-price ratio and solid asset appreciation prospects following light internal renovation works. Informazioni Turistiche e Storiche: Volterra is an invaluable treasure chest of history and art, globally renowned as one of the leading city-states of the ancient Etruscan Dodecapolis. The town preserves its medieval charm intact, protected by mighty walls and accessible through the famous Porta all'Arco, a monumental Etruscan arch unique in its kind. Strolling through the center leads to Piazza dei Priori, dominated by Palazzo dei Priori, the oldest town hall in Tuscany, and just a short distance away you can admire the spectacular 1st-century BC Roman Theatre and the famous Alabaster Eco-museum, displaying translucent stone masterfully crafted by local artisans since Etruscan times. The hamlet of Saline di Volterra boasts a millenary history deeply linked to salt extraction, dating back to the Etruscan era. Saline is home to the famous Salina Locatelli, known for producing the purest salt in Italy (purity exceeding 99.9%), and the marvelous industrial pavilion designed by the genius architect Pier Luigi Nervi, which houses a spectacular salt waterfall. The area is surrounded by pristine nature, dotted with natural reserves, and close to the spectacular Metalliferous Hills, combining ancient history, industrial archaeology, and breathtaking landscapes. Distanze: Volterra: 13 km Cecina beaches (Etruscan Coast): 25 km San Gimignano: 40 km Siena: 70 km Firenze: 90 km Pisa International Airport: 70 km Lajatico (Teatro del Silenzio): 22 km Bolgheri: 42 km Colle di Val d'Elsa: 35 km Lucca: 85 km