The vision behind Rocksure Volterra is exciting and modern without casting aside the delightful bucolic features of Tuscany that have been luring travellers over for centuries. It's a modern-classic, Tuscan farmhouse, where interiors provide ultimate comfort and belie the villa's ancient foundations.

The property blends deliciously into The Volterra region's rolling hills and well-tended terraces of lushly ordered vines, twisting olive groves and tantalising castellated hilltops that roll off into the distance. From its privileged position, on a commanding flank of high ground to the East of Volterra, there are heart-warming views that extend as far as the iconic mountains of the Val d'Orcia and the pretty Val d'Elsa.

Minutes from Volterra (by car) and within easy striking distance of all the great places this property already demands early booking to ensure the availability of prized weeks of the year.

The gardens and grounds at Rocksure Volterra are beautifully designed. There are a host of outdoor features that are designed to lend themselves superlatively to holidaying in this part of the world. The spectacular swimming pool (18 x 6m), which can be heated and has a changing room with in and outdoor shower, a helpful shallower level for children, a retractable cover, diving board and stairs.

Beautifully set up around the pool are high quality loungers and parasols. There's also a table to seat 6 perfect for a repass of some sort. The pool is beautifully set within grounds that also include a South-westerly facing terrace and beautifully designed outdoor living area with surround sound, sofas and chairs that can seat up to 14 guests. All overlooks glorious swathes of countryside. The outdoor dining table with seating for 12-14 guests and an outdoor kitchenette with dishwasher.

The Property The property is composed of two buildings and an outhouse each of which are connected by stone arches, creating a very charming internal courtyard perfect for entertaining and out-door dining. The lounge area features beautiful loggia which lead outside making the courtyard feel like an extension of the house. The main house offers approx. 370 sqm of floorspace which composes an open-plan living room / diner, an office, open plan lounge area with fireplace, main entrance / hallway with guest bathroom.

The custom built stone stairs which seem to float without assistance create a predominant focal point in the main entrance. The whole of the ground floor enjoys an abundance of natural light, something which is not easy to find in farmhouse of this age. The first floor is composed of two very spacious master suites each with en-suite bathrooms, fireplaces and access to balconies. There is also a laundry room on the first floor. The quality of the materials and finishes is of the highest standard and maintained in immaculate condition. The house possesses under-floor heating, resin floors, wood burning fireplaces, ADSL internet, gas and electricity.

The Grounds & Garden The grounds surrounding the property for sale cover approx.’ 1 hectare and include a nice lawn, numerous terraces and patios perfect for a bit of privacy and a quiet read, manicured flowerbeds, a herb garden and approx.. 100 olive trees. The whole of the outdoors offer breathtaking 360 degree views, however the views are particularly good from the south side where the infinity pool is positioned. Measuring 15 x 5 and finished in resin with a travertine and marble surrounding.

The location of the property is truly unique, just 15 minutes from the medieval town of Volterra and only 20 mins from the medieval UNESCO world heritage town of San Gimignano. The property is accessed via a white road which is flat and kept in good condition. Upon arriving at the gates of the property there is a 2 car garage.

One of the Tuscany's star attractions is the medieval hilltop town of Volterra, within a fifteen minutes of the villa, commanding its ranks of neighbouring hilltops, perched on ancient ochre-coloured ramparts with a delightful winding, maze of cobblestone streets, historic churches and delicious restaurants, gelateria and cafés.

The whole region is ripe for exploring, with the medieval UNESCO world heritage site of San Gimignano 20 minutes away, Chianti, to the East within a short drive, Florence around 80 minutes, Siena an hour and the Tuscan coast around 40 minutes.

The guest house offers approx.100 sqm of floorspace and its current lay-out is lounge, gym, bathroom, bedroom with en-suite. The gym was previously intended to be a second bedroom which would make this structure into a charming two bedroom, two bathroom house with lounge. Again this property enjoys lots of lovely natural light and it has 3 access points from the outside, perfect for family living around the pool and courtyard.