3 Bed Villa for sale
Castelnuovo di Val di Cecina, Pisa, Tuscany, Italy
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Idyllic, detached rustic stone house in a wonderful rural location with over 30,000 sqm (7 acres) of land and stunning views over the tuscan countryside. There is a main house and a separate detached annexe building and the possibility of installing a swimming pool. The spacious property (240 sqm) is in good condition and has been restored but there is scope now to create something very special. The adjacent annexe house (43 sqm) requires restoration.
The open living area on the ground floor comprises the kitchen, dining area and sitting room, which open onto the lovely covered portico outside, perfect for dining out. In addition, there is also a downstairs shower room. Upstairs into another great living room and three double bedrooms.
On the ground floor are also a large cantina for storage, a workshop and a wood store. Water and electricity are connected. The heating is currently by wood-burning stove, there is no central heating. The annexe is an old stone barn which is truly beautiful and would make a perfect guest house.
The area of Val Di Cecina has a charming 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, at an altitude of 576 metres. The town has ancient origins dating back to the thirteenth century and the village has preserved all the charm and is full of antique features. The hilltop village is known for being in the shape of a bunch of grapes, with a layout of a medieval town. It sits on a sandstone outcrop and is full of beautiful cobbled lanes and enchanting little piazzas. Coming away from the oldest part of Castelnuovo, the town streets are flanked with small shops and local coffee bars, bank, post office. Modern life and amenities are all within walking distance. The countryside extends from the mountains to the east, through the vineyards 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. 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.
Perfectly positioned to explore the beautiful Tuscan cities of Volterra, San Gimignano, Siena, Pisa, Lucca and Florence. It is all on your doorstep.
Distances: Volterra 20 km, Cecina (beaches) 45 km, San Gimignano 50 km, Siena 70 km, Pisa (airport) 80 km, Lucca 100 km, Florence 125 km.
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