IL PRATONE 12

Toscana - Pisa - Pomarance

Description:

ACCOMMODATION STRUCTURE (lease only). Il Pratone is located in the heart of the Val di Cecina, immersed in a natural paradise of 37 hectares, a farm with animals and crops, cereals, orchards and olive groves, creating an oasis of flavour and authenticity. Here, surrounded by beautiful hilly views and far from the hustle and bustle of city life, you can savour the pleasure of a peaceful stay. The villa is an old Tuscan farmhouse, built way back in 1883, characterised by timeless charm, and then renovated in 1998 by the current owners who have made a determined effort to preserve intact its historical essence, respecting the simplicity and authenticity of its rural style and keeping intact the foundations that have defined its essence. The interior, too, has the charm of a Tuscan farmhouse with exposed stone walls, ceilings in terracotta or with typical wooden beams, yet with all necessary comforts to welcome guests. The ground floor is characterised by the privacy it offers, with its independent and non-communicating rooms, all of which, however, face onto the garden. Il Pratone is suitable for those wishing to experience a holiday with moments of pure relaxation in an oasis of tranquillity immersed in unspoilt nature but with the possibility of making interesting tourist and gastronomic excursions, thanks to its convenient location close to Volterra, Siena, San Gimignano, Cecina and other famous Tuscan towns.

Interior:

The villa is on two floors (non internally connected) for a total of about 220 sqm. The ground floor is characterised by three separate, non-communicating, areas, all with access to the garden through French windows. The first area, where the main entrance is located, includes the kitchen, a bathroom with shower (for the disabled) and the dining room, which is also accessible from the outside via a French window. The second independent access leads into the living room, then continues on to a double bedroom, a bathroom with shower and the laundry area. The last independent access leads to the suite with double bed, kitchenette/living room and bathroom with shower. Next to the main entrance are external stone stairs leading to an entrance door with internal stairs leading to the first floor consisting of a service kitchen with fireplace, two double bedrooms with ensuite bathroom with shower, a double bedroom with fireplace, ensuite bathroom with shower and covered terrace, and a double bedroom with covered terrace and a bathroom with shower.

Park:

The villa is surrounded by about 37 hectares of land on which the owners' farm is located and where guests can stroll and enjoy this oasis of peace and tranquillity (in the farm there are granzing animals and the dogs to protect the flock). From the entrance, a driveway, bordered by bushes of rosemary and trees, including elegant cypresses, leads to the gravel parking area with a panoramic view over the surrounding hills. The property is surrounded by a garden of about 10,000 sqm of natural lawn with the rich vegetation of typical Mediterranean scrub, including holm oaks, oaks and cypresses, which provide shady areas in which to relax and enjoy the peace and quiet. Around the lawn, tall trees and laurel hedges frame the property, ensuring privacy and tranquillity. An elegant low stone wall topped by a hedge, part laurel and part rosemary, separates the garden area adjacent to the property from the pool area. In the lawn area next to the pool, at a slightly higher level, are a volleyball court and a children's play area. The outdoor dining area, set up under a gazebo, is connected to the kitchen and near the stone barbecue. An additional stone barbecue is located in front of the entrance to the living room, where the ping pong table is also located. 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 completely-fenced swimming pool area is located in the rear part of the garden, just a few metres from the house and accessible up a few stone steps and then across an easy path in the lawn. Oval in shape and with Roman steps for access to the water, the pool measures 13 x 7 m with a constant depth of 1.20 m. Lined in golden granite PVC with a terracotta edge, it has salt purification and lighting, both internally and externally in the surrounding area. The solarium area, partly in porphyry (the part inside the fence) and partly lawn, is equipped with sunbeds, tables and umbrellas, offering the guests maximum comfort. There is also a shower. The pool is open from the last Saturday in April until the first Saturday in October.

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

Location and distances


Il Pratone is located in Val di Cecina, in the extreme south of the province of Pisa and takes its name from the river of the same name, which flows through this hilly area between the province of Siena and the Livorno coast. A short distance from the villa is Montegemoli, a small oval-shaped village that still preserves the ancient defensive structure of the original medieval castle. The castle was built in the 14th century to defend the "moie", underground salt water veins from which salt was extracted through evaporation. The moie represented the wealth of these territories, already known to the Etruscans and Romans. The castle, therefore, was built to defend this rich "treasure". The village is also known for "Montegemoli bread", a traditional Tuscan food product. It is also said that Montegemoli was the birthplace of Bella degli Abati, mother of the famous poet, Dante Alighieri. In Montegemoli is the restaurant "All'osteria dell'ultimo carbonaio", where you can sample traditional Tuscan dishes. The main centres for all services are Pomarance and and Saline di Volterra, just ten minutes from the house. Pomerance has ancient origins, prior to the year 1000, and still retains the structure of a medieval castle with walls and access gates. Particularly evocative is the panoramic view of the "grottoes", a landslide phenomenon similar to the Balze of Volterra which, over the centuries, has swallowed up the oldest buildings. It is possible to visit the salt extraction plant in Saline di Volterra. 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 for the boraciferous fumaroles and the natural geothermal manifestations from which geothermal energy is extracted. The puffs, whose emissions can reach a temperature of 130-160°C, look threatening but in reality they only 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 already aware of the geothermal phenomena of this area which inspired him to create the landscapes described in his Inferno (Hell). Nature lovers 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. Unspoilt, it is home to a rich flora and a varied wildlife such as wolves, fallow and roe deer, wild boars and birds of prey. Within easy reach are some of the main towns of Tuscany such as Volterra, San Gimignano, Siena and coastal towns such as Cecina, all destinations of great tourist interest.

Airport: Pisa 88 km, Firenze 109 km, Bologna 200 km, Roma Fiumicino 268 km, Milano Malpensa 414 km
Train station: Cecina 35 km
Highways: A12 exit Rosignano Marittimo 46 km
Shops and services: Montegemoli 4 km (restaurant), Pomarance 8 Km
Beaches: Tyrrhenian Sea - Marina di Cecina 37 km
Parking: uncovered inside the property
Access roads: 700 m unpaved road in good conditions
Attractions within 100 km: Larderello 16 km, Volterra 22 km, Bolgheri 36 km, Castagneto Carducci 55 km, San Gimignano 54 km, Monteriggioni 58 km, Certaldo 60 km, Castellina in Chianti 67 km, Baratti 70 km, Siena 75 km, Livorno 85 km, Pisa 91 km
Altitude: 175 slm

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Minimum Stays

Period (from/to) Minimum stay Check-in and check-out
4/9/2024 - 6/29/2024 3 Nights Everyday
6/29/2024 - 8/31/2024 7 Nights Only Sat
8/31/2024 - 1/4/2025 3 Nights Everyday
Period (from/to) Minimum stay Check-in and check-out
1/4/2025 - 6/28/2025 3 Nights Everyday
6/28/2025 - 8/30/2025 7 Nights Only Sat
8/30/2025 - 1/3/2026 3 Nights Everyday

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