Особняк из двух квартир 2 спальни, 110 м²

Помаранче, Пиза (провинция)

Charming and full of character, authentic village apartment on the ground floor of a historic building in the centre of Serrazzano, a nice village with amenities, in the district of Pomarance.

The entrance is private and accommodation comprises: kitchen, living room, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom with bath tub. Directly across the street is a large store room which in the past was the butcher's shop.

All services are working and the heating system uses geothermal energy at very low cost. Very practical because it is all on one floor and an excellent investment for seasonal rentals or as a base for exploring Tuscany.

Good location in a pretty Tuscan village where there are coffee bars, restaurants and some local shops. There are lovely walking trails, and many natural and cultural attractions in the surroundings. The sea is also a short drive away. 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: (https://www.visittuscany.com/en/attractions/monterufoli-caselli-nature-reserve/). 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. (http://www.biolagosassopisano.it)

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.