Gora XV Segreto - House on the Water in the Center of Colle Val d'Elsa

Beyond the pier lies a place where an ancient irrigation canal flows past old factories and traces of centuries of history, still visible in the stone walls. The house is built next to the water, and the pier crosses the canal until it reaches the entrance. Next to the water, a cosy space invites you to slow down, read, or simply listen to its flow. Here, the sound of the water becomes part of the experience. The water is part of the house. The house spans three levels and combines contemporary furnishings with traditional Tuscan materials, such as chestnut wood beams and terracotta floors. The ground floor features a living room, a fully equipped kitchen, and a sleeper sofa. The ground floor houses the master bedroom and the bathroom. The Water Space is an intimate area next to the canal, designed for reading, relaxing, and listening to the water. An extraordinary place for those who love discovering homes steeped in history. People come here to sleep amidst the history of water.
You’ll have access to private parking right outside the house, with restricted access via an electronic gate. Gora XV Segreto is located in the centre of Colle di Val d’Elsa, in a secluded spot that has been crossed by water for nearly ten centuries, yet just a short walk from shops, restaurants, and amenities. Once you’ve parked your car, you can easily walk to Piazza Arnolfo di Cambio and the main attractions in Colle. The bus stop is nearby, as is the Elsa River Park. From here, you can set out on foot, by bike, by motorcycle, or by car to explore Colle and the Val d’Elsa. The location is also ideal for exploring Tuscany: San Gimignano is about a 15-minute drive away, Volterra and Siena are about 25 minutes away, and Florence is about 45 minutes away. Nearby you’ll also find Monteriggioni, Certaldo, and numerous villages in the Val d’Elsa.

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Beyond the jetty lies a place where an ancient millrace flows between old workshops and traces of centuries of history, still visible in the stone walls. The house is built beside the water, and the jetty crosses the millrace to reach the entrance.

Next to the water, a secluded space invites you to slow down, read, or simply listen to the stream. Here, the sound of the water becomes part of the experience. Water is part of the home.

The house is arranged over three levels, combining contemporary furnishings with traditional Tuscan materials such as chestnut wood beams and terracotta floors.

The ground floor features the living room, a fully equipped kitchen, and a sofa bed. The ground floor has the double bedroom and bathroom. Lo Spazio dell’Acqua is a secluded room beside the millrace, designed for reading, relaxing, and listening to the water.

An unconventional place for those who love discovering homes with a storey.

People come here to sleep surrounded by the history of the water.

You’ll have a private parking space right outside the house, accessible through a secure electronic gate.

Gora XV Segreto is located in the centre of Colle di Val d’Elsa, in a quiet and secluded spot shaped by water for nearly a thousand years, while shops, restaurants, and local services are all within easy walking distance.

From the house, you can easily walk to Piazza Arnolfo di Cambio and Colle’s main attractions. The bus stop is nearby, as is the Elsa River Park.

The area is perfect for exploring Colle and the Val d’Elsa on foot, by bicycle, motorcycle, or car.

It is also an excellent base for exploring Tuscany: San Gimignano is about a 15-minute drive away, Volterra and Siena about 25 minutes, and Florence is about 45 minutes away. Monteriggioni, Certaldo, and many beautiful villages in the Val d’Elsa are also nearby.