Stone country house portion with private garden and panoramic pool for sale in Gambassi Terme

Rustic home in Gambassi Terme: 126 sqm stone townhouse with 335 sqm private garden, panoramic pool, fireplace, two bedrooms, and scenic views facing Volterra. General Description In the heart of the Tuscan countryside between the Elsa Valley and the rolling Volterra hills, within the municipality of Gambassi Terme, we offer for sale an exquisite stone country home measuring approximately 126 gross sqm. The residence forms part of a prestigious residential estate comprising just thirteen private homes, created through the meticulous architectural restoration of an authentic Tuscan farmstead completed in 2007. The property is reached via a scenic 2-kilometer unpaved country road that winds through mature woodland, olive groves, and vineyards, guaranteeing absolute privacy, tranquility, and shelter from vehicular traffic. The geographical position is strategically central relative to the most celebrated cultural destinations in central Tuscany: situated just 12 km from the amenities and thermal spas of Gambassi Terme, 15 km from the UNESCO-listed medieval towers of San Gimignano, 18 km from the Etruscan acropolis of Volterra, and 20 km from the world-class Castelfalfi resort with its 27-hole golf estate. Interior Description Arranged over two harmoniously connected levels via an internal terracotta staircase, the interior spaces combine authentic Tuscan vernacular details with contemporary living standards. The ground floor entrance opens directly into the primary living quarters, featuring a country eat-in kitchen equipped with a traditional wood-burning stove and under-stair pantry, a full bathroom, and a spacious master bedroom suite with its own private en-suite bathroom. An internal staircase rises to the first floor, leading into a generous living hall warmed by a traditional wood-burning fireplace and complemented by a secondary integrated kitchenette. This versatile upper salon can easily be partitioned to create a third double bedroom if required. Completing the upper floor are a central corridor, a second air-conditioned double bedroom, and an additional windowed bathroom. Interior architectural features include exposed chestnut ceiling beams with terracotta ceiling tiles, original stone accent walls, and solid timber double-glazed casement windows. Exterior Description The exterior grounds feature a level, fenced private garden of approximately 335 sqm surrounding the residence, designed as a peaceful outdoor sanctuary overlooking the surrounding hillside landscape. The garden is embellished by two wrought-iron pergolas, providing idyllic shaded dining terraces for al fresco meals and sunset relaxation facing the Tuscan hills. The communal amenities include an infinity-edge swimming pool set in an elevated position, complete with a terracotta paved sun deck offering sweeping panoramic views extending towards the historic profile of Volterra. The estate benefits from an extensive private residents' parking area secured by an automated entrance gate, ensuring convenient designated parking for homeowners and their guests. Main Features Contract type: residential sale of stone country house portion Commercial floor area: approximately 126 gross sqm Private exterior grounds: 335 sqm private fenced garden with 2 pergolas Floor levels: ground and first floor in a two-story traditional building Room count: 5 cadastral rooms Bedrooms: 2 double bedrooms (readily adaptable to 3 bedrooms) Bathrooms: 2 complete bathrooms (including 1 en-suite) plus auxiliary shower room Kitchen: eat-in dining kitchen on ground floor with secondary kitchenette upstairs Condition: excellent condition, comprehensively restored in 2007 Amenities: panoramic shared swimming pool and reserved resident parking Utilities and Systems The residence is equipped with an independent gas-fired central heating system with wall-hung radiators, supplemented by the ground-floor wood stove and the upper living room fireplace. Mains water supplies domestic interior requirements, while the condominium is fitted with rainwater harvesting reservoirs for garden irrigation. The first-floor bedroom is fitted with a reverse-cycle air-conditioning split system providing cooling and heating. The electrical and plumbing installations date from the comprehensive 2007 restoration project, remaining well maintained and fully certified. Solid wood external windows feature thermal double glazing and traditional interior timber shutters. Potential and Uses The dual-level configuration, featuring independent kitchen facilities and flexible room distribution on both levels, offers exceptional functional versatility. As a private country home, it serves as an effortless lock-up-and-leave retreat immersed in tranquility, within easy driving distance of Castelfalfi Golf Club and the thermal spas of the region. From an investment perspective, shared maintenance of the grounds, pool, and parking simplifies ownership without the heavy burdens of an isolated rural estate. The property is ideally positioned for the high-end international holiday rental market, generating an estimated gross return of 6.5% to 8.2% per annum with weekly peak-season vacation rental rates ranging between 1,400 and 2,400 euros. Local Real Estate Market The residential property market in Gambassi Terme demonstrates long-term stability, with average residential values ranging between 1,500 and 1,720 euros per square meter across the municipality. High-end rural hamlet conversions featuring authentic stone finishes, swimming pools, and private gardens command premium values between 2,200 and 2,850 euros per square meter, supported by constant demand from Northern European and North American buyers. Compared to nearby prime markets such as San Gimignano (2,550 - 3,400 €/sqm) and Volterra (1,800 - 2,400 €/sqm), Gambassi Terme offers exceptional value alongside sustained capital preservation, benefiting directly from the tourism and wine culture of the Florence-Siena corridor and Castelfalfi. Tourist and Historical Information Gambassi Terme is a historic hilltop spa community known since Etruscan and Roman times for its mineral springs, centered today around the Gambassi Thermal Spa and Villa Sinnai Public Park. The town lies along Stage 30 of the historic Via Francigena pilgrimage trail between San Miniato and San Gimignano, home to the Romanesque Pieve di Santa Maria a Chianni, a 12th-century architectural masterpiece built in golden sandstone. Gambassi preserves a heritage of glassmaking dating back to the Middle Ages, celebrated in the local Permanent Glass Exhibition. Minutes away lies the Sacro Monte of San Vivaldo in Montaione, known as the "Jerusalem of Tuscany" for its 16th-century terracotta-adorned chapels, while local gastronomy celebrates Tuscan Extra Virgin Olive Oil PGI, White Truffles, and Chianti DOCG wines. Distances Gambassi Terme town center and thermal spa: 12.00 km San Gimignano (UNESCO World Heritage medieval towers): 15.00 km Montaione and San Vivaldo Jerusalem of Tuscany: 16.00 km Volterra (Etruscan acropolis and Palazzo dei Priori): 18.00 km Castelfalfi (historic village and 27-hole Golf Club): 20.00 km Certaldo Alto (walled medieval quarter and Boccaccio House): 21.00 km Siena (Piazza del Campo and Cathedral): 50.00 km Etruscan Coast and Tyrrhenian sandy beaches: 59.00 km Pisa Galileo Galilei International Airport: 63.00 km Florence Amerigo Vespucci International Airport: 65.00 km