2 bed, Town House in Florence

Town House for sale in Certaldo Alto, near Florence, consisting of four rooms and two bathrooms, a small storage room and hallway and an enchanting terrace for a total of 110 sq.m. The typical Town House is located in the heart of the historical centre of the medieval town of Certaldo Alto, within walking distance from Palazzo Pretorio, and features characteristic terracotta floors and beamed ceilings. The Town House for sale in Certaldo Alto, near Florence, is located in the heart of the medieval village though it is quiet at the same time and offers a splendid view of the Tuscan hills from its characteristic terrace. Certaldo Alto, from the Latin "Cerrus Altus" i.e. a hill covered with bitter oaks, is a small medieval jewel set on the gently sloping hills of Chianti, between Florence and Siena; even as early as in Etruscan times, it was chosen as an Etruscan settlement; in 1164 Federico Barbarossa granted the town to the Counts Albert from Prato and later the town fell under the control of Florence. In the Middle Ages, it became one of the most important towns in Tuscany, and in the 17th and 18th century it became a stopping point for pilgrims going along Via Francigena. Certaldo Alto is a borough that is rich in history, where you can visit the house-museum of Giovanni Boccaccio, the author in 1350 of the "Decameron" and one of the founding fathers of Italian, if not European literature; the Palazzo Pretorio in Certaldo Alto, the seat of the Vicariate in 1415, holds many contemporary art exhibitions. There is also the Church of San Tommaso e Prospero, dating back to 1000, with frescoes of the 15th and 16th century. The borough features the intact crenellate walls in red brick, and stands like a castle on a hill surrounded by olive trees, cypresses and wheat fields. The Town House for sale in Certaldo Alto, near Florence, is set in a strategic location both within the borough of Certaldo and as a starting point for trips all over Tuscany; for this reason, the Town House has long been successfully rented out to tourists throughout the year, since the tourist season starts in late March and finishes in mid-November, other than during the Christmas period and end-of-year period. Therefore, it is an excellent opportunity for investment. Certaldo is located in an ideal geographical context, very close to the three main Tuscan cities of historical and artistic interest: Florence 40 km, Siena 35 km and Pisa 50 km; it is not far from Volterra 35 km, San Gimignano 10 km. There is also the nearby Natural park of Canonica, for walking and jogging. In the area you can go horseback riding, cycling, there are many museums, wine trails and outdoor pools. Train: take the railway line Florence-Siena. Bus: the town is well connected to San Gimignano (10 km), San Miniato (25 km), Volterra (35 km). Car: from the North, take the highway A1 Milan-Rome towards South, exit at Florence-Certosa, take the "Superstrada" Flroence-Siena Autopalio towards the Siena exit at Poggibonsi Nord and follow the signs for Certaldo. Coming from the South take the motorway A1 Rome-Milan North, exit at Val di Chiana and follow the signs for Siena; if driving from Siena, take the Superstrada towards Florence, exit at Poggibonsi Nord and follow the signs for Certaldo. By plane: the nearest airport is the "Galileo Galilei" airport in Pisa or the airport "A. Vespucci" in Florence. Certaldo Alto is connected with the lower part of the town by a funicular (near the railway station) with departure from Piazza Boccaccio and arrival near Via Boccaccio. Specifications relating to the right to mediation. The mediation fee (Commission) paid by the buyer is to be agreed. The Commission shall be deemed earned and due at signing the preliminary purchase contract (compromise). The gross amount of Commission can vary in case there is a VAT adjustment. The registration tax, notary fees and cadastral and mortgage taxes are borne by the buyer. The data shown are provided by others. Our company considers these truthful information and assumes no liability for omissions, inaccuracies and topical. The offer may be subject to errors, omissions, price change or withdrawal from the market without notice.

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