2 bedrooms house, 172 m²

Colle di Val d'Elsa, Siena (province)

In Tuscany there are places where time seems to have stopped, such as the Borgo di Montegabbro, a medieval village located a few minutes' drive from Colle Val d'Elsa, San Gimignano and Volterra.
And it is the historical charme and the strategic location, in the midst of these cities of art of great value in the heart of Tuscany, that distinguish the property that we offer.

The journey through time begins by walking along a beautiful cypress drive that leads to the ancient village where there is also the church of San Giovanni, dating back to the 12th century as well as more houses occupied all year round. The Borgo is immersed in a hilly and breathtaking landscape made up of rolling hills with fields and olive groves.

The property consists of three stone buildings: a main house obtained from a perfectly renovated 120 sqm former barn and two renovated outbuilding of 32 and 20 sqm as well as a private garden of approx. 400 sqm.

The main house is accessed from a small terrace paved in stone, internally we find on the ground floor the kitchen and living room divided by an exposed brick arch, and a small toilet. The living room is particularly cozy and characterized by an arched window and a fireplace to warm up the atmosphere on winter evenings. An internal staircase leads to the upper floor where there are two bedrooms, one of which is generously sized and a large bathroom with window.
The renovation was made with chestnut beams and terracotta bricks, the heating is central with gas, there is also a pellet stove.

Underneath the barn with access from the outside to the basement there is a very ancient and fascinating cellar of about 90 sqm dug into the rock where the olives of the area were once pressed. In fact, the original millstone is still present with the rounded stone blocks above which the millstones were pushed by the donkeys. This space lwould be perfect for product tastings or simply for lunches and dinners with family and friends.

The 32 sqm outbuilding, also completely renovated, can be used as a dependance, the roof of the smaller annex has been renovated with wooden beams and terracotta tiles and the external exposed stone and brickwork.

This delightful property is suitable both for use as a main or secondary residence but also offers excellent potential for tourist rentals.

Main distances: Colle di Val d'Elsa 8 km, San Gimignano 14 km, Volterra 20 km, Siena 30 km