Detached, stone house (220 sqm) and a separate barn (85 sqm) to restore. The properties are set in a panoramic location with views towards the sea and the hills. The spacious accommodation has been partially restored and it is on two levels and comprises spacious living rooms and a large kitchen with fireplace on the ground floor and upstairs there are five rooms and a bathroom.
The separate stone barn is to restore and is all on one level.
The properties are being sold with one hectare (10,000 sqm or 2.5 acres) of land so plenty of space for a swimming pool (subject to planning). There is more land available to purchase by separate negotiation, if required.
Easy car access and ample parking.
An alternative proposal is for a large area of land of 50 hectares (125 acres) to include the buildings as outlined above plus several additional farm buildings, for a total of €430,000.
In a pretty area, on the edge of the Riserva Naturale di Caselli a beautiful area of woodland, streams and waterfalls which makes for some great trekking: (
here). The area is know for the abundant geothermic energy, with steam from underground, a perfect form of green energy with zero emission pollution. It is possible to take guided trails to see the steam emerging from the underground on the rocky outcrops.
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. (
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Pisa airport within an hour.
Distances: Canneto (with restaurant) 3 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.
