Rustico 5 locali, 73 m² in Strada Provinciale Volterrana s.n
Rustico 5 locali, 73 m² in Strada Provinciale Volterrana s.n. Renovated, caminetto, esposizione esterna, taverna, mansarda, cucina, arredato, cantina.
What it really costs
Can you move in?
Not before the basics are done
In the listingRenovatedThe photographs say otherwise, and we go by the photographs.
Must be done first
- Structure
- Roof
- Windows
See what needs doing and what each job costs
At €539/m², this renovated 73 m² farmhouse is about 36% above the local €395/m² benchmark, so the price is ordinary rather than discounted. The fireplace, cellar, tavern and attic add appeal, but the listing does not say the energy class, construction year or bathroom situation.
More on the house and the area
This is a leafy Tuscan rural property with an appealing old farmhouse character, mature trees and substantial surrounding greenery. However, the photos and description show a severely neglected rustico rather than a move-in-ready home: damaged structure and roof, raw interiors, and no clearly usable bathroom. The low auction price is understandable, but this is a serious restoration project rather than an immediately livable Italian dream house.
The listing and its photos show a house you can move into. Anything you spend beyond the price is your choice, not a repair.
- Major renovation appears necessary: structural cracks, deteriorated roof and badly maintained windows/woodwork.
- Interiors are dark, unfinished and lack a clearly usable bathroom or kitchen setup.
- The surrounding land is heavily overgrown, and utilities/legal habitability should be verified before bidding.
Estimate from the listing and its photos, not a survey. Treat it as the starting point for your own quotes. An Italian builder's quote is normally written without VAT and without design fees, so add about a quarter to any figure a firm gives you.
The area around
Location score 68/100The cluster sits in the Tuscan hill country between the Valdelsa and the upper Val d’Elsa, with cultivated ridges, woods and long views typical of this part of inland Firenze province. The Elsa river valley lies nearby. The area is close to San Gimignano, Volterra, Certaldo and Castelfiorentino, which provide daily services and substantial historic centres. Via Francigena routes pass through Gambassi Terme and the surrounding countryside. This part of Tuscany is known for vineyards, olive groves and thermal waters.