Hus 3 sovrum, 280 m²

Castelnuovo di Val di Cecina, Pisa (provins)

Detached stone farmhouse, 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 farmhouse, it is ready to move in in the and has a strategic location, on the border between the provinces of Siena and Pisa, immersed in a wild territory rich in natural springs, gentle rolling hills, olive groves and vineyards.

The house has been renovated, it lays on two levels of about 260 sqm with 3 large bedrooms and two bathrooms; a terrace of 80 sqm facing south with views over the surrounding hills. It offers a land of about 5 ha (12.350 acres) with Mediterranean scrub, fruit trees and some olive trees.

On the ground floor there is a large living area made of 4 spacious rooms all connected by brick arches and all with french doors opening onto the terrace; in the sitting area there is a fireplace and another one is located in the kitchen and it is used to grill indoor; the kitchen area opens onto a loggia where there is a pizza oven. On this floor there is also a bathroom with shower and a pantry right off 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 there is a garage.

Around the property there is a garden of 2,000 sqm, the land of about 50.000 sqm (12.350 acres) is mainly Mediterranean scrub with strawberry trees, holm oaks, oaks and wild fruit trees and natural springs; it is possible from the land to walk down to the stream; the lane to get down to the river hasn't been used for a few years and needs to be cleaned to create again an easy access. Possibility of building a swimming pool subject to the usual planning permission.

The house has been completely renovated, it is not lived in at the moment but has been constantly 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 the floor of the bedroom is "parquet".

All the services are present and functioning, such as water connected to the town system, electricity, heating is by LPG with an independent radiator system, sewage disposal is by an authorised IMHOFF dispersion system

The location of this property is strategic, in fact it is 38 km from Volterra, 59 km from Siena, 30 km from Massa Marittima, 50 km from San Gimignano and 48 km from Follonica (coast) and 110 km from Pisa airport.

At 3 minutes drive from the house there is Castelnuovo Val di Cecina, a small medieval village.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, supermarket an a local weekly market. Modern life and amenities are all within an easy stroll.

The area is an intact and almost uncontaminated countryside, 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.