COSCIANO 12

Toscana - Pisa - Pomarance

Description:

PRIVATE STRUCTURE (lease only - CIR CODE: 050027LTN0031). Cosciano is located in the heart of the Val di Cecina hills, a short distance from the small borgo of Montegemoli that dates back to the 14th century, when its castle was built to protect the saltworks. The villa, with a magnificent view of the town of Volterra, is framed by typical Tuscan scenery that surrounds us as soon as we climb the road leading to the property. Cosciano stands in an estate of 1200 hectares with a large wooded area where guests can go for pleasant walks or ride their bikes. The villa was a farmhouse dating back to the mid 19th century and 4 generations have followed one another in the property, before renovating it in the '90s and transforming it into a summer residence while maintaining, unaltered, its appearance as a typical Tuscan stone farmhouse. Inside as well, it maintains the flavour of the Tuscan farmhouse with its most characteristic elements such as terracotta floors, exposed wooden-beamed ceilings, a large living room with arches and stone fireplace (ornamental), wooden furniture and accessories in warm welcoming colours. The outdoor areas, in the luxuriant well-kept garden covered in natural grass, include a cosy dining area on the terracotta-paved patio and a swimming pool a few steps from the villa and surrounded by greenery. Thanks to its characteristics and its position, Cosciano is the ideal place for those in search of privacy, relaxation and absolute tranquillity.

COSCIANO HAS BEEN SUBJECTED TO A CHECK-UP BY A TECHNICAL RESPONSIBLE BEFORE THE BEGINNING OF THE SEASON, TO ENSURE CONSISTENCY OF THE DESCRIPTION, ACCESSORIES LISTED ON THIS PAGE AND THEIR PRESENT STATE OF OPERATION/MAINTENANCE, TO GUARANTEE QUALITY, CLEANLINESS AND COMFORTS TO ALL CLIENTS WHO WILL STAY HERE.

Interior:

Cosciano has two floors. The main entrance leads to the large living room with fireplace (ornamental) and TV, with access to the outside through a French window, and, down a few steps, to the dining room with fireplace (ornamental), with direct access to the garden through a French window and, down a few steps, with access to the outdoor dining area. Also on the ground floor is a guest bathroom, kitchen, laundry area with a door to the outside, and a twin bedroom with single beds and ensuite bathroom with shower. A staircase in the entrance hall leads to the upper floor with two twin bedrooms with joinable beds (one of which in the loft), served by a bathroom with shower, a double bedroom with ensuite bathroom with shower, a twin bedroom with joinable beds, walk-in wardrobe and ensuite bathroom with tub and, lastly, a suite with sitting area, double bedroom and ensuite bathroom with tub.

Park:

The area around the villa covers 1200 hectares of land covered with woods where you can enjoy long relaxing walks in peace and tranquillity. Adjacent to the villa is a beautiful well-kept park of 500 sq m. A row of cypresses borders the dirt drive that leads to the partially covered parking area and then continues up to the entrance to the villa, also easily reached from the parking area via a flight of stone steps. The garden is covered by natural grass and enriched by dense bushes and trees such as holm oaks, oaks, olives and myrtle providing many shady areas, especially in the part behind the villa, set up with comfortable wooden benches where guests can enjoy the fresh air and just relax. Furthermore, throughout the garden are herbs such as rosemary and sage, the typical flavours of Tuscany that you can use to make your dishes tastier. On the covered, tiled patio is the outdoor dining area, connected to the dining room inside the villa. Please notice that photos are taken in spring, therefore flower blossoming, and the colours of the gardens' grass could be different at the moment of your arrival at the villa.

Swimming Pool:

The swimming pool is located in the area of the garden in front of the property, at a lower level than the villa and reached along a path across the lawn. Rectangular with a stone border, it measures 13 x 6 m with the depth varying from 1.5 to 3 m and has salt purification, internal lighting and Roman steps for access to the water. The surrounding solarium, with an area of 100 sq m in terracotta and 200 sq m in lawn bordering the woods, is equipped with umbrellas and sunbeds to offer maximum comfort to guests. In the pool area, surrounded by a rich vegetation of olives, holm oaks and laurel, are two changing rooms and a cold-water shower. The salt-purified pool is open from the last Saturday of April until the first Saturday of October.

Pets: Yes. € 50,00 per animal per week or part of week.
Handicap: Not certified structure
Fenced-in property: No
Amenities and Features
  • air conditioning in the bedrooms
  • Smart Tv
  • cable radio bluetooth
  • wi-fi internet connection dishwasher
  • microwave oven
  • kettle
  • american coffee machine
  • moka coffee machine
  • expresso coffee machine
  • baby cot
  • high chair
  • iron and ironing board
  • washing machine
  • hair dryer
  • mobile barbecue
TO DO

Location and distances


The Val di Cecina is located in the extreme south of the province of Pisa and takes its name from the river of the same name that crosses this hilly area between the province of Siena and the Livorno coast. A short distance from the villa is Montegemoli, a small oval-shaped borgo which still retains the old defensive structure of the original medieval castle, of which, however, very few traces remain, with the exception of the fortress. The castle was built in the 14th century to defend the moie, the underground veins of salt water from which salt was extracted by means of evaporation. The moie represented the wealth of these territories, already known by the Etruscans and Romans. The castle, therefore, was built to defend this rich "treasure". The borgo is also renowned for the bread of Montegemoli, a traditional Tuscan food. It is also said that Montegemoli was the birthplace of Bella degli Abati, mother of the renowned poet Dante Alighieri. In the borgo of Montegemoli you will find the restaurant, Osteria dell'Ultimo Carbonaio, where you can sample traditional Tuscan dishes. The main places where you can find all services are Pomarance and Saline di Volterra, ten minutes from the villa. Pomarance has ancient origins, prior to the year 1000, and still conserves the structure of a medieval castle with walls and access gates. Particularly evocative is the view over the caves, a landslide phenomenon similar to the Balze Volterra which, over the centuries, has engulfed the oldest buildings. At Saline di Volterra it is possible to visit the salt extraction plant. The Volterra salt extracted here is considered the purest in Italy. Very interesting is the so-called Valle del Diavolo (Devil's Valley), in Larderello, so called due to the boraciferous geysers and the natural geothermal manifestations from which geothermal energy is extracted. The puffs, whose emissions can reach a temperature of 130-160°C, may seem threatening but, in reality, they represent a geothermal activity that has been going on for millions of years and will continue for a very long time to come. It seems that Dante was aware of the geothermal phenomena of this area which inspired the landscapes he described in Hell. Nature enthusiasts can explore the Berignone nature reserve, immersing themselves in the hills and woods. The forest is a sort of large wooded island, immersed in a sea of fields. Intact, it contains rich flora and varied fauna of wild animals such as wolves, fallow deer, roe deer, wild boars and birds of prey.

Airport: Pisa 85 km, Firenze 106 km, Bologna 190 km, Roma Fiumicino 299 km, Milano Malpensa 410 km
Train station: Cecina 32 km
Highways: A12 exit Rosignano Marittimo 43 km.
Shops and services: Pomarance 8 Km
Beaches: Tyrrhenian Sea 35 km
Parking: Inside the property
Access roads: 150 m of unpaved road
Attractions within 100 km: Larderello 18 km, Volterra 20 km, Bolgheri 34 km, Castagneto Carducci 45 km, San Gimignano 50 km, Certaldo 58 km, Monteriggioni 60 km, Castellina in Chianti 65 km, Livorno 65 km, Baratti 68 km, Siena 70 km, Pisa 90 km, Populonia 72 km, Firenze 100 km
Altitude: 220 slm

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Minimum Stays

Period (from/to) Minimum stay Check-in and check-out
2/29/2024 - 6/29/2024 4 Nights Everyday
6/29/2024 - 8/31/2024 5 Nights Everyday
8/31/2024 - 1/4/2025 4 Nights Everyday
Period (from/to) Minimum stay Check-in and check-out
1/4/2025 - 6/28/2025 4 Nights Everyday
6/28/2025 - 8/30/2025 7 Nights Only Sat
8/30/2025 - 1/3/2026 4 Nights Everyday

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