Tuscany, Pisa, Montecatini Val di Cecina, Italy

Cosy stone village house in the heart of the ancient "borgo" of La Sassa in the municipality of Montecatini Val Di Cecina with large terrace and balcony, on 3 levels and with entrance from the alleys of the village.

The house is in excellent condition; it has been completely and tastefully restored respecting the original features which are still intact.

The entrance is on the ground floor with a staircase leading up to the first floor where there is a charming living room with fireplace, a study and a panoramic balcony.

From here you go down to the lower level and reach the dining room, the kitchen with an exposed rock wall, a small utility room with WC and the exit to the beautiful south-west facing terrace, a lovely place to enjoy spectacular sunsets.

Upstairs from the living area, on the second floor, are two bedrooms and a bathroom. The master bedroom has AC and in the bathroom there is also an electric towel rail.

There is parquet flooring in the bedroom and cotto tiles in the other rooms, exposed wooden beams and cotto tiles for the ceilings. The roof is in good condition, the electrical system is new as well as the plumbing system. New wooden doors and windows, fly screens in all the windows. New mains gas boiler for hot water and heating.

The house is sold with the furniture included in the price and fully equipped kitchen. A real jewel ready to move in and enjoy such an exclusive area of Tuscany .

The house is in the historical centre of the village with many services available (doctor and dentist). There is a grocers shop which also sells fresh panini and ice cream.
Every day sellers from different areas arrive in the village piazza with vegetables, fruit, fresh bread and specialist regional cuisine. There are many popular festivals and there is a friendly community ready to welcome the newcomers to the area. La Sassa is a medieval village built around an impressive tower. Stone houses, narrow lanes, the San Martino church with its bell tower: it is a unique village, an authentic paradise of nature. In Sassa you are immersed in a different environment full of mystery, nature and peace. A local bus service available for connections to explore further in Tuscany. It is the place to be for nature enthusiasts: from the village, you can follow a variety of trails which take you through enchanting historic sites, such as a bridge crossing the torrent or scenic vista points offering views of the Val di Cornia and the Gulf of Piombino. The thermal baths of Bagnone, a Hellenistic structure which dates from the 3rd century BC, now reopened to the public after undergoing archaeological digs and a restoration. Here, you will find thermal waters to enjoy.

La Sassa is located in the comune of Montecatini Val di Cecina. Very popular are the thriving copper mine caves that made this town very prosperous in the past. The mine has now been converted into a fascinating museum for visitors.The countryside extends from the mountains to the east, through the vineyards 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. The area is scattered with historical towns and medieval villages, castles and country churches and a landscape with golden meadows, vineyards, olive groves and fields of sunflowers. Caught in a time warp, entering the village is like stepping back to where time stands still. Val di Cecina is in the heart of Tuscany nestled between Pisa, Florence and Siena.

Distances: Volterra 20 km, Cecina (coast) 20 km, San Gimignano 50 km, Siena 75 km, Pisa (airport) 75 km, 86 km, Florence 110 km.