Description
Casale Fonte al Poggio is a beautifully restored countryside estate set in a panoramic hilltop position between the Val di Cecina and the Val di Cornia. The property offers a total commercial surface of approximately 481 sqm and is composed of a main farmhouse, an independent guesthouse, and an ancillary building, all surrounded by about 5 hectares of private land.
In total the estate features 6 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms, together with a swimming pool, a portico with wood-fired oven, and a rare natural spring providing certified drinking water.
Geographic location
The property is located just a short distance from the village of Castelnuovo di Val di Cecina, which provides everyday services and amenities and can be reached in about 5 minutes by car (4.5 km).
The setting is quintessentially Tuscan, characterized by rolling hills, wooded landscapes and wide open views. From here it is easy to reach some of the most renowned destinations in the region. Volterra lies about 40 km away (around 50 minutes), while San Gimignano is approximately 51 km. The Tyrrhenian coast and the seaside town of Follonica are about 45 km away, reachable in roughly one hour by car. Slightly further afield are Siena (60 km) and Punta Ala (67 km), while Florence can be reached in about 1 hour and 40 minutes (96 km).
The nearest international airports are Florence (100 km) and Pisa (110 km), both reachable in around 1 hour and 30 minutes, while Perugia Airport is approximately 176 km away (about 2 hours and 30 minutes).
Description of the buildings
The estate consists of three buildings with a total commercial surface of approximately 481 sqm.
Main farmhouse – approx. 295 sqm
Arranged over three levels, the farmhouse includes 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, together with a panoramic terrace of about 40 sqm, a portico with wood-fired oven, and a covered canopy area.
The ground floor features a kitchen with fireplace, a living and dining area opening directly onto the terrace and portico, an additional sitting room, a bedroom with en-suite bathroom, and a guest bathroom.
The first floor comprises three bedrooms and one bathroom.
The basement level includes a garage and two storage rooms.
Guesthouse – approx. 100 sqm
The independent guesthouse includes 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and is composed of a kitchen, living room with access to the portico, a bedroom with en-suite bathroom, a second bedroom and an additional bathroom.
Ancillary building – approx. 75 sqm
Currently used as storage space, the building comprises three service rooms and a bathroom, offering practical additional space for storage or support functions.
Condition and finishes
The main farmhouse dates back to the early twentieth century and has been carefully restored in keeping with the traditional Tuscan rural architecture, preserving features such as exposed solid chestnut beam ceilings.
The guesthouse and the ancillary building have also been renovated using materials consistent with the architectural context, including solid chestnut wood windows with double glazing, creating a harmonious and coherent ensemble.
All buildings benefit from good thermal insulation and systems designed for energy efficiency. Heating and hot water production are provided by independent Viessmann pellet boilers for each building. The estate is also equipped with an external video surveillance system.
Outdoor spaces
The property is surrounded by approximately 5 hectares of private land, ensuring privacy and an attractive natural setting. The immediate area around the buildings is landscaped as a garden with paved areas and spaces for relaxation, while a 12 x 6 metre swimming pool is set in a private position.
One of the most distinctive features of the estate is its natural spring of drinking water, certified by the local health authority of Pisa and present on the property since the early twentieth century. The spring feeds a system of storage tanks with a total capacity of approximately 16,000 litres, ensuring a reliable water supply even during the summer months.
Utilities and services
Water supply is guaranteed by the natural spring, supported by the storage tank system.
Each building has an independent pellet heating system, with radiators and domestic hot water production.
The electrical system provides 6 kW of available power.
Wastewater disposal is managed through a dispersion system.
The property also features video surveillance and internet connectivity via mobile hotspot, with good coverage both around the buildings and near the pool area.
Use and potential
Thanks to its location, layout and the presence of an independent guesthouse, Fonte al Poggio is ideally suited both as a private countryside residence, perfect for extended stays with family and guests, and as a charming hospitality property. The arrangement of multiple buildings and generous outdoor spaces makes it particularly well suited for inclusion in the international weekly vacation rental market.
