Apartment With Terrace In The Historic Center Of Certaldo

Tuscany Inside Real Estate and Marchesini Real Estate are pleased to exclusively offer for sale this beautiful apartment located in the historic center of the picturesque medieval village of Certaldo Alto. The apartment, part of an ancient brick tower, is situated in a building divided into 3 units at the end of a small street in the historic center, with private access through an iron pedestrian gate. The gross area measures approximately 130 sqm and the net area is about 110 sqm in addition to the private terrace. Located on the first floor, which is accessed via a characteristic external staircase shared with the owners of the apartment on the second floor, the property is composed as follows: You enter the house directly into the spacious open space of about 60 sqm with living room/lounge/kitchen/dining area with fireplace; From the living area and kitchen area, you access the wonderful panoramic terrace measuring approximately 22 sqm and equipped with a motorized awning. The terrace offers a west exposure and a 180-degree view of the Tuscan countryside, San Gimignano, and both the sunrise and sunset. The apartment is completed by a master bedroom with private bathroom, a second bedroom, bathroom, and hallway with laundry. Externally, on the ground floor, this fantastic property also includes ½ ownership of the garden and entrance courtyard; From this level, via a staircase leading down to the basement, we access a small terrace and pathway, all with a surface area of approximately 250 sqm with beautiful panoramic views. Going further down, via a pathway, you access a beautiful terraced plot of land of which the property for sale holds 1/3 ownership for a total of about 2900 sqm which includes approximately 96 olive trees. At approximately the end of this plot of land, there is a gate that opens onto a small road allowing access to Certaldo Bassa on foot by walking about 150 meters. The sale also includes the ownership of ½ of a technical room of about 3.74 cubic meters in which the water softener and water pump serving the apartment for sale are located and which were replaced in 2025, a storage room of about 10 sqm, and a chicken coop, no longer used, of about 5 sqm. The apartment is in good condition and is ready to be inhabited immediately. It is equipped with independent gas heating, city water, mosquito nets, stove, oven, refrigerator, washing machine, dryer, dishwasher, and water softener for the entire house. The property is bright thanks to its exposure, large windows, and its position on the outskirts of the village. An object of rare availability, both for its location and for the land and multiple outdoor spaces. Ideal as a primary residence to live in all year round, as a second home or holiday home, and is sold fully furnished. Certaldo, in the province of Florence, is a municipality of 15,731 inhabitants and is famous for being the place of death and probably the birthplace of the poet and writer Giovanni Boccaccio. Located in the center of the Val d’Elsa, it hosts numerous buildings of historical, cultural, and artistic interest. The historic village, Certaldo Alto, is enclosed within the walls on which the ancient access gates to the village open: Porta Alberti, Porta al Sole, and Porta al Rivellino. Access to the village can be made by climbing the ancient and fascinating steep streets called Costa Alberti and Costa Vecchia, or from Via delle Mura, or from the more modern Via del Castello, or via the funicular that departs from Piazza Boccaccio. Things to See and Do: • Palazzo Pretorio: Ancient vicarage palace with a facade rich in ceramic coats of arms, hosting art exhibitions. • Casa di Boccaccio: House-museum dedicated to the famous writer, with a library and a fascinating panoramic tower. • Via Boccaccio: The main street of the village, the heart of medieval life. • Church of Saints Michael and Jacob: Romanesque style building housing the remains of Boccaccio. • Museum of Sacred Art: Located next to the church, it exhibits paintings and sculptures, with a cloister and underground areas. • Mercantia: Famous international street theater festival held in summer. The provided location indicates the approximate address of the property.