Tuscany, Pisa, Castelnuovo di Val di Cecina, Italy

Detached stone farmhouse (260 sqm), with 5 hectares (12.350 acres) of land, Casale Azzurra traces its origins back to the 19th century when it was part of a larger estate. On the border between the provinces of Siena and Pisa, the property is immersed in a wild territory rich in natural springs, gentle rolling hills, olive groves and vineyards.

Accommodation comprises:

Spacious ground floor living area comprising 4 large rooms all connected by brick arches and all with french doors opening onto the terrace. In the sitting area there is a fireplace, with another located in the kitchen that can be used to grill indoors. The kitchen area opens onto a loggia where there is a pizza oven. There is also a ground floor bathroom with shower, and a pantry adjacent to the kitchen.

On the first floor there are 3 very large bedrooms, and a spacious bathroom with a Jacuzzi and shower.

On the lower ground floor is a garage.

Around the property there is a garden of 2,000 sqm, plus land of about 50.000 sqm (12.350 acres). The land is mainly Mediterranean scrub with strawberry trees, olives, holm oaks, oaks, wild fruit trees and natural springs. It is possible from the land to walk down to the river at the foot of the valley, although the track hasn't been used for a few years and needs to be cleaned to create again an easy access. There is ample space withing the grounds to install a swimming pool, subject to usual planning permissions.

The house has been completely renovated and is well maintained. The window frames are made of fine wood with thermal glass, the ground floor ceilings have beams with terracotta tiles, the floors are also terracotta "Cotto dell'Impruneta" and there is parquet floor to the bedroom.

All the services are present and functioning, including mains water and electricity, LPG central heating, and an authorised IMHOFF dispersion system for waste water.

At 3 minutes drive from the house lies Castelnuovo Val di Cecina, a medieval village dating back to the thirteenth century. Famed for its shape as a bunch of grapes, the ancient village is built in sandstone, with calm little lanes, pretty chapels and little piazzas to explore. Outside the medieval centre, the newer part of the village has small shops, local cafes and places to eat, a bank and a post office, supermarket and a weekly market. Modern life and amenities are all within an easy stroll.

The Cecina Valley is a magical part of Tuscany, dotted with medieval hamlets, with warm springs bubbling up from the ground, and lush, verdant woods teeming with streams and chestnut trees. With natural reserves, parks and oases, there are many possibilities for those who love walking in the green, swimming, snorkelling in the transparent waters, cycling, horseback riding, but also for those who want to discover a past of ancient splendour its Etruscan cities, necropolis excavated in the tuff and countless historical as churches and castles.The region is famous for its sustainable geothermal energy infrastructure, which harnesses natural underground steam to provide low-cost district heating to homes. The surrounding land produces IGP-certified wines and organic extra virgin olive oils.

Distances: Castelnuovo Val Di Cecina 3 km, Volterra 38 km, San Gimignano 48 km, Siena 55 km, Pisa 90 km, Firenze 95 km, Massa Marittima 30 km, Follonica (coast) 45 km, Pisa (airport) 110 km.

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