Tuscan Farmhouse With Agricultural Annex And Olive Grove

P1675 - Montescudaio (Pisa) - Just a short distance from the historic center, this typical Tuscan farmhouse spans 240 sqm over two levels and has been completely renovated to a high standard, in addition to a 65 sqm agricultural annex featuring a large fireplace, kitchen, bathroom, and a 22 sqm porch, with the possibility of converting it into a residential dwelling. The location is secluded, offering excellent privacy and tranquility, with stunning panoramic views of the valley and the village of Montescudaio. The surrounding gently sloping land covers an area of 33,000 sqm, featuring a park with tall trees and an olive grove with 450 producing olive trees, along with some fruit trees. There are two wells on the property, and the possibility to build a swimming pool.

The fully renovated farmhouse, adorned with typical Tuscan finishes, is laid out over two levels and comprises an entrance hall, a spacious kitchen, a bathroom, a storage room, a large living/dining room, an oven, and a garage-cellar. An internal staircase leads to the upper floor, which consists of a large living room with a fireplace, four double bedrooms, and a bathroom.

The property is located at the following distances: Pisa International Airport 66 km - Volterra 34 km - Florence 1 km - Siena 72 km - Lucca 91 km - Cecina Sea 13 km - Highway 10 km.

HISTORICAL NOTES ON MONTESCUDAIO
The first historical documents date back to the 11th century, when the settlement consisted of a castle owned by the Della Gherardesca family. They settled in Montescudaio permanently and established an autonomous branch of the family. The ”Counts of Montescudaio” were involved in various acts of rebellion against the Republic of Pisa, which dominated these territories during the medieval period. The revolts were suppressed, but in 1406, when Pisa and the surrounding area were sold to Florence, the counts hurried to gain favor with the new lords, successfully obtaining the title of vicars in Maremma. However, the inhabitants of Montescudaio, with the authorization of Florence, established themselves as a Municipality; they created new statutes and managed to oust the counts from the castle. The Municipality ceased to exist in 1648 when the entire area became a feudal estate of the Ridolfi marquises of Florence. The feudal estates were abolished a century later, but the subsequent agrarian reform of 1770 did not prevent a division of the land between only two owners. In 1846, several damages were recorded due to a violent earthquake that destroyed the oldest houses of the castle. Further devastation occurred with the earthquake of 1871. After the unification of Italy, the settlement experienced slow development; by 1927, there were almost three thousand inhabitants, but after World War II, there was a demographic collapse due to emigration to the new centers along the Livorno coast. In the second half of the twentieth century, the settlement expanded into the Fiorino district, near Cecina, while the nearby locality of Poggio Gagliardo became the main industrial and artisanal area.