Panoramic Farmhouse With Guesthouse, Swimming Pool And 5 Ha Of Private Land Zhm1

Beautifully restored panoramic farmhouse with guesthouse and outbuilding for sale between Volterra and Follonica. Offering approximately 481 sqm of living space, the estate is set within 5 ha of private land. The property comprises a total of 6 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms, a swimming pool, a covered portico with wood-fired oven, and a natural spring providing potable water.

Geographic position
Casale Fonte al Poggio enjoys an elevated panoramic position, just a short distance from the village of Castelnuovo di Val di Cecina, which provides essential services for everyday needs and can be reached in approximately 5 minutes by car (about 4.5 km).
Nestled between the Val di Cecina and the Val di Cornia, the property is set within a landscape of exceptional natural beauty, defined by rolling hills and extensive woodland, in one of Tuscany’s most sought-after and authentic areas.
Thanks to its strategic location, the estate allows convenient access to some of Tuscany’s most renowned historic towns and destinations. Volterra lies 40 km away and can be reached in around 50 minutes by car. San Gimignano (51 km), the Tyrrhenian coast and Follonica (45 km) are approximately one hour away, while Siena (60 km) and Punta Ala (67 km) can be reached in just over an hour. Florence is 96 km away, with a driving time of approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes.
International air connections are provided by Florence Airport, about 100 km away, Pisa International Airport at 110 km (approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes by car), and Perugia Airport at 176 km (around 2 hours and 30 minutes).

Description of buildings
The property comprises: a main farmhouse, a guesthouse and an ancillary outbuilding currently used as storage, for a total commercial surface area of approximately 481 sqm.

Main farmhouse – approx. 295 sqm + Panoramic terrace of approx. 40 sqm, covered portico of approx. 12.5 sqm and canopy of approx. 17 sqm
4 bedrooms – 3 bathrooms

Ground floor
- Kitchen with fireplace
- living and dining area with fireplace, opening onto the panoramic terrace and the covered portico with wood-fired oven
- bathroom
- bedroom with en-suite bathroom.

First floor
- Three bedrooms
- bathroom.

Basement level
- Garage
- two storage rooms.

Guesthouse – approx. 100 sqm + Loggia of approx. 5 sqm, canopy of approx. 9.5 sqm and technical room of approx. 11 sqm
2 bedrooms – 2 bathrooms

Ground floor
- Kitchen
- living room with access to the portico
- bedroom with en-suite bathroom
- bedroom
- bathroom.

Ancillary building / storage – approx. 75 sqm
1 bathroom
- Three storage rooms
- bathroom.

The stated surfaces are calculated on the basis of net internal floor areas, including internal partitions, with a 10% allowance for load-bearing walls. Porticoes, loggias and terraces are calculated separately.

State and finishing
The main farmhouse, dating back to the early 20th century, was carefully restored in full respect of traditional Tuscan rural architecture, preserving original features such as exposed solid chestnut wood beams.

The guesthouse and ancillary building, were restored using materials and techniques consistent with the surrounding context. High-quality finishes include chestnut wood windows and doors with double glazing, resulting in a harmonious and well-balanced architectural ensemble.

All buildings benefit from excellent thermal insulation and are equipped with systems designed according to energy-efficiency criteria, allowing for comfortable year-round use and controlled running costs. Heating and domestic hot water are provided by independent pellet boilers serving each building.

The property is also equipped with an external video-surveillance system.

External areas
The property extends over approximately 5 hectares of private land, surrounding the buildings and ensuring a high level of privacy and seclusion.
The garden area features landscaped green spaces, paved outdoor areas and a 12 × 6 metre swimming pool, set in a private and well-positioned location.
Outdoor living is further enhanced by a covered portico with a wood-fired oven, along with additional areas dedicated to relaxation and entertaining.
The estate also benefits from a natural potable water spring, certified by the Pisa health authority, present since the early 1900s and supported by a system of storage tanks, ensuring a reliable water supply throughout the year, including the summer months.

Services and utilities
- Water supply provided by a natural potable spring, certified by the Pisa health authority, serving all buildings and the swimming pool.
- Water storage system with dedicated tanks, offering a total capacity of approximately 16,000 litres, ensuring a continuous supply throughout the year, including the summer months.
- Independent heating system for each building, with Viessmann pellet boilers supplying radiator heating and domestic hot water.
- Electrical system with an available power capacity of 6 kW.
- Wastewater disposal system via a dispersion system.
- Video-surveillance system with external cameras.
- Internet connection via mobile hotspot, with good coverage also in outdoor areas and around the swimming pool.

Use and potential uses
Thanks to its location, generous proportions and the presence of an independent guesthouse, Fonte al Poggio is ideally suited both as a private second home for extended stays, allowing guests and family to be accommodated while preserving privacy, and as a charming hospitality property, with potential inclusion in the international weekly holiday rental market.