Farmhouse, Detached property

Description

Nestled in the hills of Pisa, in the beautiful area of Palaia, crossed by the wine road and the areas of the prized white truffle, we offer for sale CASALE LE ROSE DI MAGGIO.

A charming avenue lined with centuries-old cypresses leads to the property.

The farmhouse is spread over an area of about 410 square meters on 2 levels and consists of 25 partially renovated rooms, partly originating from the time of construction.

The property internally consists of 2 living rooms, 2 kitchens, 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
Casale Le Rose di Maggio is also equipped with a spacious 60 sqm porch and a series of outbuildings of about 250 square meters already stacked that could be converted and used as guest-houses.

The property is also equipped with autonomous LPG heating system.
The farmhouse is surrounded by a large plot of land of over 18 hectares of which 1 hectare used as a vineyard with the possibility of expansion, 5 hectares of olive groves with 600 plants and 10 hectares of arable land currently given on free loan with annual renewal and, the rest, used as courtyard.

The extreme proximity to Castelfalfi and its renowned golf course - about 2.5 km - and to cities of art such as San Gimignano, Volterra and Siena, make this property unique in its position and beauty.

According to the Latin etymology, the name of Palaia indicated the place and the working of the wooden poles, to be used in the construction of buildings and boats. today it is also the starting point for scenic excursions of great beauty along the wine road of the Pisan hills, and also well known for its truffles, where the first identity card of Tuber Magnatum Pico (Latin name of the white truffle) was born.
Palaia had a period of prosperity from which the PIEVE DI SAN MARTINO XIII century was built (1279, church of Sant'Andrea from 1200. In the surroundings we find the village of Montefoscoli, where the museum of peasant civilization is located, and the Temple of Minerva Medica, known as a place of esotericism.
The medieval character of Palaia is home to a fortress from which you can enjoy a breathtaking 360° view. Palaia also boasts Ghibelline walls and the two Romanesque churches of Santa Maria and Sant'Andrea.
The hilly surroundings are an ideal setting for trekking, biking or horseriding. A marked network of paths crosses through little known historic hamlet such as Alica, San Gervasio and Colleoli.
Palaia is crossed not only by the Wine Route of the Pisan Hills but it’s also an important white truffle area, celebrated every year in October with a market fair taking place in the cozy village of Forcoli once a medieval castle. In Forcoli it’s possible to find primary services such as post office, bank, grocery stores, shops, schools and public transport to reach Pontedera or Pisa.

CASALE LE ROSE DI MAGGIO – Ref. 17814
- 410 sqm
- 5 bedrooms
- 3 bathrooms
- 2 kitchens
- 2 living rooms
- 18 hectares of land