Rural Annex for Sale in Certaldo

Rural annex in Certaldo, 120 sqm gross, about 1 hectare of land with olive grove. Needs renovation, ideal as countryside home or agricultural annex, peaceful hillside location near services. General Description: Just a few minutes from Certaldo, we offer a unique rural annex (former barn) of about 120 sqm gross, divided into two main rooms plus a front loggia. The property sits on approximately 1 hectare of private land including garden and olive trees. Located on hills with broad views and excellent sun exposure, it gives you the chance to create your countryside home, studio, or agricultural annex. Internal Description: The interior spaces are raw and await renovation. With highest ceiling about 4.9 meters, there’s potential for mezzanines or loft structures. Two main rooms offer good volume, and the front loggia adds a sheltered outdoor space. Structure gives you freedom to design as desired. External Description: The plot of circa 1 hectare combines garden and olive grove, with mature trees and natural terrain. Hilltop exposure offers ample sunlight throughout the day. Access is via country or gravel roads, but fairly easy from paved routes. Surrounding views are of typical Tuscan countryside. Main Features: Gross area: about 120 sqm Main rooms: 2 + front loggia Private land: about 1 hectare (garden + olive grove) Max height: approx. 4.9 meters Condition: in need of renovation Heating: none Location: hillside, panoramic, peaceful Technical Details: Traditional rural masonry structure. Roof present but to be assessed/refurbished. No installed utilities. Must check local zoning for change of use or renovation permissions. Good potential for use of passive energy, local materials given orientation and solar exposure. Uses and Potential: Ideal for countryside residence, vacation home, artist’s retreat, or agricultural annex. Also attractive for boutique agritourism or farm-based activities. Best suited for someone who wants to shape the space to own needs, in a tranquil but accessible location. Local Real Estate Market: — Agricultural land plots in Certaldo with similar features (olive grove + garden + view) typically listed at € 15-25/m². — Recent listings for similar annex/rural structures for renovation priced between € 18,000 and € 30,000 depending on terrain and view. — OMI data from the Italian Revenue Agency show wide range in agricultural values depending on location, exposure, and utilities. Touristic & Historical Information: Certaldo is a medieval town in Val d’Elsa, famous for its literary heritage (Boccaccio), stone alleys, ancient town walls, and Certaldo Alto with sweeping views. Nearby are scenic hill routes among vineyards and olive groves; San Gimignano, Volterra and other Tuscan gems are reachable within an hour. The countryside is valued for its calm, air quality, agricultural tradition (olive oil, wine), local food markets, and authentic rural life. Distances: Certaldo town centre: 3-5 km Shops and services: 5-7 km Certaldo Alta: 4-6 km Fi-Valdelsa highway access: 15-20 km Florence: approximately 45-50 km Pisa: approximately 60-65 km San Gimignano: about 25-30 km Volterra: about 70 km Empoli: about 30 km Nearest airport (Pisa): about 65-70 km