3 bedrooms semi-detached house, 200 m²

Castelnuovo di Val di Cecina, Pisa (province)

In the charming village of Montecastelli, rich in history and art and famous for its music and numerous concerts throughout the year, Casa Orlando is an interesting property consisting of two separate units plus a cellar: a total of 200 square metres.

The first house has a private staircase entrance on the village alleyway that leads up to the balcony where the main entrance door is located: this house measures 118 square metres and consists of a large living room at the entrance, another living area with a sofa in front of the fireplace and a kitchen, storage room or laundry room, a large, bright bathroom, and two adjoining rooms (two bedrooms or a bedroom and a dressing room) plus a second double bedroom. The house is in fairly good condition and could be ready to move into.

The second house is located below the first, it measures 59 sqm and also has a private external staircase leading to the balcony, entrance hall and a beautiful room with intact original fire place, one bedroom and a small bathroom. There is also a garden to t he rear of the house; some works are required especialy in the bathroom and the garden access.

On the ground floor there is a beautifuld old cellar of 25 sqm with a wine collection.

A property offering a great deal of potential, in a desirable village. There is a restaurant/bar with tables both indoors and on the large, sunny terrace. The village also has a significant patron in Philipp Bonhoeffer, a great music lover who has restored various historical architectural buildings located in the village, including the former Church which is now a unique concert space, hosting music and events throught the year.

Casole D'Elsa is a delightful medieval town close by with a weekly market, a good choice of grocery stores, bakeries, butchers, a pharmacy, banks, post office, bars and restaurants. There is also a small supermarket, an art school and a museum. Today Colle Val D'Elsa is famous for the production of crystal items; there's also a museum dedicated to this activity. The Berignone National Park is on the edge of town offering beautiful marked walking trails. The prestigious Belmond Castello di Casole, one of Tuscany's finest resorts, is nearby, offering 5 star hotel accommodation and Spa, a cocktail bar, a pizzeria and a fine dining restaurant. There are also a number of excellent hotels and B&Bs locally. Within half an hour, you can reach the famous medieval towns of Volterra and San Gimignano with their shops, art galleries and profusion of restaurants. Further afield, the Chianti region and the famous Black Cock wine route are all within 40 minutes to an hour of Montecastelli and easy day trips can be made to the abundant art and architecture of Siena, Florence and Pisa.

Distances. Pisa 100 km, Volterra 40 km, Siena 55 km, Coast 53 km.