A rare opportunity for those in search of exclusivity, the exceptional and the unimaginable

Near Volterra, one of Tuscany’s most beautiful, ancient and historic towns, the restoration of the medieval hamlet of Vicarello di Volterra is about to be completed. After years of painstaking restoration, this little corner of Tuscany is about to relive its ancient splendour through the creation of about 50 prestigious apartments for sale. They range from lofts to apartments of different sizes with the finest fittings and exclusive personalised services.

The historical residences of Vicarello di Volterra Historical Private Luxury Residences are unique amongst the luxury real estates on offer in Italy. This is a wonderful chance for those in search of the rare, inimitable and genuinely exclusive. The site is perched on a hill with a 360° view over unspoilt green countryside with cypress trees, olive groves and vineyards stretching up to the Etruscan city of Volterra.

A magic atmosphere
The apartments are located in six separate buildings with an array of homes from 70 to 300m2 in size, all with luxury furnishings and fittings. The interiors combine a welcoming and refined aristocratic atmosphere with everything necessary for a contemporary lifestyle. They recreate the informal and distinguished elegance of the sophisticated Tuscan aristocracy without foregoing modern-day pleasures and comforts.

Floors and interiors are characterised by the highest quality features such as wooden flooring and handmade terracotta tiles made with time-honoured local techniques. Furnishings are in an elegant and formal Tuscan style with modern refinements whilst maintaining important period aspects and craftsmanship. The beautiful bathrooms are lined in stone tiles, the terraces have breathtaking views, the kitchens are fitted with the most modern appliances and exclusive fabrics are used for the curtains and drapes to decorate the rooms. Private lifts, environmentally-friendly heating /cooling systems and Internet connection are all part of the conveniences that guarantee comfort and relaxation.

The original hamlet of Vicarello di Volterra, dating back to late medieval times, includes a chapel mentioned in an early notary’s document dating back to 1298. The property was owned by the rich family of Guelfuccio dei Mannucci until 1422 when it was bequeathed to the Monastero Olivetano di Sant’Andrea di Volterra. In 1784 the monastery was suppressed by the Grand Duca Pietro Leopoldo and the entire estate was bought by the wealthy Incontri family from Volterra who transformed it into the residential villa known as “Fattoria di Vicarello”. It was lived in by Giuseppe Gaetano Incontri’s brother, Paolo Cosimo Incontri, who was the Bishop of Volterra from 1806 to 1848. The villa’s interiors were decorated in the second half of the 1800s by the brothers Lodovico and Francesco Gamberucci, highly sought-after artists amongst the Volterranean aristocracy. After various vicissitudes and years of abandonment, Vicarello di Volterra has returned to its original function: a luxurious country residence.

Exclusive residences
Tuscany is known the world over for the beauty of its countryside and its rich culture. It is the home of the “Renaissance” where everyone can still find a rare union of nature, art, history, traditional festivals, wine and food. These are the ingredients that have created the desirable Tuscan lifestyle, which has made this region one the ideal places to live and spend one’s holidays.

Vicarello di Volterra is the epitome of Tuscany, situated on a panoramic road linking the medieval towers of San Gimignano and the Etruscan town of Volterra. The estate is in the centre of the triangle between Pisa, Florence and Siena and is just a few minutes from the marvellous Etruscan Coast.

It is near some of the leading spas and best golf courses to be found in Tuscany and is a short and pleasant drive away from Pisa and Florence airports as well as the more important tourist destinations. This makes the residences of Vicarello di Volterra the ideal place to enjoy all the pleasures that Tuscany has to offer.

After years of careful and painstaking work under the guidance of the Superintendence for fine arts, today the entire complex is being restored to its former glory. All details have been accurately researched and the choicest materials used to recreate the charming aristocratic architecture of Vicarello di Volterra with the addition of features that satisfy the most demanding needs for modern-day comfort.

The frescos found on the walls of the master rooms have been expertly restored by master craftsmen. The area around Vicarello di Volterra, with its patchwork of olive groves, vineyards, wheat and sunflower fields lined with cypress trees, is so highly valued that it is safeguarded for its environmental and scenic heritage. The study of the gardens and park, also part of this heritage listing, was carried out by a team from the “Department for the Cultivation and Protection of Wooded Species” at Pisa University.

The great care taken in all phases of work and the skills of leading professionals involved have helped make Vicarello di Volterra “a restoration of the highest order”.

Residents can enjoy the intimacies of their beautiful homes while being pampered with the style and comfort of a five star-hotel. The services include a private Spa and wellness centre with heated swimming pools, sauna, Turkish bath, massage parlour and the “Tisaneria del Buon Riposo” where one can relax whilst enjoying a perfumed and natural infusion. There is an outdoor pool with a view onto the valley, a reading and conversation room while lovers of food and wine can enjoy the quality restaurant and wine-tasting shop with the best foods and wines in Tuscany.

Vicarello di Volterra Historical Private Luxury Residences has been rebuilt by “Coopsette”, a leading Italian company in this industry. Quality and reliability are the foundations of its work and its calling card throughout the world. It is a leader in marketing and the development of large, complex projects from the restoration and development of abandoned urban areas to the building and enhancement of new constructions. Coopsette has a turnover of over Ä500 million and is one of the largest national developers. It also operates in construction of infrastructures, the production of prefabricated structures, fittings, the railway sector and office furnishings where it is at the cutting edge, offering high level products that are sought-after in Italy and the world.

Contacts
Strada Provinciale 15
Località Vicarello di Volterra
56048 – Volterra (PI)
Tel. ITA +39 0586952900
Tel. UK +44 (0) 2081331103
info@vicarellodivolterra.it
www.vicarellodivolterra.it