Noble Palace With Garden In Volterra's Town Centre

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.

Famous for its Etruscan origins, Volterra is a unique place where art, history and beauty blend harmoniously. The town is renowned for its alabaster craftsmanship, historic squares, stately buildings and charming cobbled streets that form a fascinating urban centre. Strategically located between Pisa, Florence, San Gimignano and the Tyrrhenian Sea, Volterra is one of Tuscany's most popular destinations for cultural and international tourism.

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.

The main floor houses rooms of great prestige: two frescoed halls, a bedroom with an alcove, a sitting room with a library, a study, a dining room and a kitchen with an internal courtyard and a second well, as well as two bathrooms and a large storage room. These rooms overlook a large courtyard above which extends the hanging garden of about 550 sqm, organised into Italian-style flower beds and enriched with fruit trees. The second floor is dedicated to the sleeping area, with five bedrooms (two of which are frescoed), a frescoed living room, three bathrooms, a wardrobe room and an arched gallery that houses an additional library. On the top floor, there are six attic rooms, a small bedroom, a bathroom and a second library. A black marble staircase connects all levels, adding a further element of prestige.

The roof garden, completely hidden from view, is one of the most charming spaces on the property: quiet, well-kept and rich in vegetation, it is a true oasis of urban peace. The planted terraces, connected to various rooms in the building, offer perfect corners for outdoor dining, reading or private breakfasts, with the possibility of creating an exclusive wellness area or even a small private swimming pool.

The current configuration of the property, with two independent apartments, large common areas, reception rooms, well-kept outdoor areas and already active hospitality facilities, makes this building for sale an ideal solution both as a private residence and as a boutique hotel or historic residence for events. A rarity in the heart of one of Tuscany's most charming cities, combining historical elegance, cultural value and hospitality potential.