In the heart of the ancient city of Volterra, one of Tuscany's most charming town centres, this extraordinary 17th-century noble palace is for sale. The estate covers over 1,000 sqm and retains all the architectural prestige of the great aristocratic residences. Arranged over three main levels, the palace is embellished with an internal courtyard with a well, a planted roof garden, numerous terraces, large cellars, big vaulted warehouses and a typical restaurant, now perfectly integrated into the architectural body of the building. Each element contributes to restoring an authentic and vivid image of local history.
This prestigious 17th-century noble palace has undergone several extensions over the centuries, including the incorporation of ancient alleys and the extension towards the Castello district. The elegant and sober façade features a stone door surmounted by the family crest and stone decorations that neatly adorn the windows on the main floors, in perfect 17th-century style.
The interiors feature an extraordinary stratification of decorations spanning several eras: from the neoclassical frescoes by Niccolò Contestabili, including the famous Sala Impero and the alcove, to the 19th-century work by Lodovico Gamberucci in the green sitting room and the red bedroom, to the early 20th-century Art Nouveau decorations by Mario Caluri. The marble-effect painted terracotta floors, historic fireplaces, painted wood panelling, frescoed libraries and attention to detail tell a long story of taste and prestige.
The layout of the spaces is complex and fascinating. On the ground floor, in addition to the monumental entrance, there is a room that was once used as a granary, rooms historically used for wine production, and a typical restaurant, perfectly integrated into the complex, along with spacious, vaulted warehouses. The internal courtyard with a well is the oldest and most intimate heart of the residence. On a lower level are the historical cellars, which retain their original atmosphere and offer extraordinary potential for cultural or hospitality functions.
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