Super cute little Tuscan house with lovely finishes, with exposed bricks, beams and bricks, great open living area and a relaxed ambiance. Two bedrooms. The entrance is on the ground floor from the little village lane which leads up to the castle, into a large living room with kitchen and view of the hills and with fireplace. Also on this level is a nice modern bathroom. Upstairs, on the first floor is a double bedroom with a lovely outlook and a large passage room with bunk beds, which doubles as a home office and a large modern bathroom with shower. On the lower level is a laundry 'cantina' which is accessed from the outside. Good storage area.

AT €125,000 VIRTUALLY ALL THE FURNITURE IS INCLUDED. The larger sofa in the living room, the antique plate rack in the kitchen and the antique chest in the bedroom are the items that are EXCLUDED, as these are family pieces.

Good location in a pretty Tuscan village where there are coffee bars, restaurants and some local shops. Ideal for the lovely walking trails and all the natural and cultural attractions that are in the surroundings and for the proximity to the sea. In a pretty area, close to the Riserva Naturale di Caselli a beautiful area of woodland, streams and waterfalls which makes for some great trekking: (here). The area is known for the abundant geothermal energy, and, indeed, a geothermal plant can be seen in the distance from the property. This uses steam which comes from the natural reservoirs of hot water below the earth's surface, as a perfect form of sustainable, renewable, green energy with zero emission pollution. It is possible to take guided trails to see the steam emerging naturally from the underground on the rocky outcrops in the area. The natural hot waters of the region are piped to the little towns and villages so the homes are heated at low cost with this green energy.

There are many Tuscan hilltop village scattered in the area. Sasso Pisano nearby is a beautiful, historical village in the region of Castelnuovo Val di Cecina. In the past this castle and the ancient village have been an important part of Tuscan history, and it sits in a dominant position overlooking the valley. There is a restaurant and bar in the village and there are many village festivals such as the Prugnolo mushroom festival, the Sasserino olive oil festival and the festival of San Bartolomeo. A particular feature of the village is the fabulous bathing and health spa powered by the hot springs of the area which has now been restored to provide a centre for well being with hydromassage and there is even a 'putizza' with jets of hot water and mud treatments. There are also tennis courts and a campers area. (here)

Valdicecina an easily accessible area which is quite charming with a combination of history, culture and excellent cuisine. Castelnuovo Val di Cecina is a small medieval village in the heart of Tuscany, south of Pisa, on the border between the provinces of Pisa, Siena and Grosseto. The town has ancient origins dating back to the thirteenth century and the village has preserved the ancient character and is full of antique features. The antique village is unique and is famed for its shape as a bunch of grapes, with the layout still that of a medieval town, built in sandstone, with calm little lanes, pretty chapels and sweet little piazzas. From the medieval part of Castelnuovo, the town streets are flanked with small shops and local cafes, a bank and a post office. Modern life and amenities are all within an easy stroll.

The countryside extends from the mountains to the east, through the vineyards gently terraced on the low hills and down to the Mediterranean scrub with pine woods and brooms to the west. The golden hills are planted with orchards, vineyards and olive groves. There are hot thermal springs with spa baths in little villages, areas of cooler woodland to stroll through and natural vents gently puff their steam from the geothermal activity through the hillsides. It is possible to take a guided tour to fully discover this unique countryside. Castelnuovo is the place to be for nature enthusiasts: from the town, there is a variety of different nature trails through enchanting historic sites, such as a bridge crossing the Pavone torrent or the scenic vista of the Val di Cornia and the Gulf of Piombino.

The whole of Tuscany is on your doorstep. You are in easy reach of the famous hilltop towns of Volterra and San Gimignano, just 30-40 mins to the coast and there are wonderful day trips to be had in Florence, Pisa, Lucca and Siena. The international airport at Pisa is within an hour's drive.

Distances: Sasso Pisano 15 km, Monterotondo Marittimo 15 km, Pomarance (supermarkets, trains) 25 km, Donoratico (beaches) 30 km, Volterra 30 km, San Gimignano 70 km, Siena 80 km, Pisa (airport) 85 km, Florence 120 km.