2 bedrooms historic apartment, 200 m²

Colle di Val d'Elsa, Siena (province)

Penthouse with attic located in a historical building of the sixteenth century with private garden, situated in Colle di Val d’Elsa, a Medieval-Renaissance hamlet located on a hill in the countryside between Siena, Florence and San Gimignano on via Francigena.
Bright all year round with excellent exposure.
It has a surface of about 200 sqm on 2 floors with 2 entrances, one on the front side and one from the garden. The facade was renovated on 1914. Wooden door, wide and comfortable stone staircase, day zone with wide and bright living room, eat-in kitchen and bathroom with shower. The sleeping area opens on a library that could be used as bedroom, then you find a wide double bedroom, a large bathroom with tub, a wardrobe and a laundry.
A wooden staircase leads to the attic with fireplace, whirlpool tub, wc, technical rooms and storage, two wide rooms used as gym and living area, but that could be used for the guests.
On the back side there is a garden of 200 sqm that can be reached both from the communal stairs or from the alley and the gate that surrounds the property.
The apartment was recently restored, mantaining the original cotto and stone floors, the wooden beamed ceilings, brickwork arches and walls. State-of-the-art systems. Independent heating system. No condo fees. It is a historic building, but with no restrictions from the Cultural Heritage authority.
Ready to move in.
Customized furniture, pieces of art and antiques included in the price.
It’s easy to be mantained, perfect for those who want to enjoy the countryside with the services and the charme of the historical hamlet. All the information in the land registry are up-to-date and in compliance with the law.

Large wooden front door that opens onto the main street of the old village, big entrance hall and wide brightly lit internal liberty balustrade staircase. Secondary entrance is on Vicolo delle Fontanelle, facing the hills. Enter through a large iron gate and cross the private garden to reach the solid wood door in the back of the building.
Excellent position with breathtaking views over the countryside.
Via Gracco del Secco 20, 53034 Colle di val d'Elsa ,Siena

The road is accessible to cars and no special permits are required. Free long term parking is available in two convenient time slots (lunchtime and through the night). 2 large free parking spaces without any time restrictions.



Detailed description:
2nd floor, naturally lit landing, two terracotta guard dogs, reinforced door, entrance hall, passageway paved with Serena stone. A wooden mantelpiece rests on the sides of a stone fireplace
living area located on hill-facing side of the house, large brightly lit living room, original terracotta pavement, custom-made aged oak wall units and table, designer chairs, Chinese cabinet and country style cupboard, wall mounted screen with projector, fitted kitchen with custom-made oak dining table, bathroom with shower, reading room with custom-made wooden bookshelves, wardrobe and adjoining laundry, large bathroom with bathtub, main bedroom with plaster ceiling.
3rd floor accessed through an aged oak staircase, exposed brickwork walls and loft.
Open space with cast iron railings dating to the 1900s, window (and solar tube), currently used as a living area with small fireplace, wall decorated with Sicilian tiles from the 1700s, 2 person hot tub, small bathroom, and large area with handcrafted wooden work surface that can be adapted according to usage.
(bedroom / sofa / gym / study / hobby room), 2 storage rooms. The water pump and water softener are located in this area,
as well as other additional useful small spaces.
Excellent space for hosting barbecue parties.
Can be used as a guest flat or a room for children as there is space for a number of beds.
Completely renovated (the electrical and plumbing systems have been upgraded to comply with current legislation, including the water pump, water softener, and condensation boiler).

Garden: at the rear of the building, accessible directly from the shared staircase and from Vicolo delle Fontanelle. The part of the garden that belongs to the apartment is currently used as a vegetable garden and for sunbathing; there is enough space for: 2 sun beds, a table, a barbecue and a small portable hot tub; drinking water supply. Total area 60 sq m.