Low-energy house with panoramic views and olive grove

Low-energy house in an exposed location, 65 m², plot 3,500 m² with olive grove, two bedrooms, barrier-free

This very high-quality renovated property is in an absolute feel-good location. In the countryside and yet easily accessible. The house is nestled in rolling hills with views of the olive grove and wonderful views. The German owner, who purchased the property in 2011, attached great importance to sustainability and comfort.

Overview of the refurbishment measures

Extensive facade renovation with thermal insulation using natural insulation materials, energy class A3, renovation of the interior walls and ceilings, artfully crafted design floor, new heating and hot water system with 600 liter storage tank, water filter, water softener, new pumps, new water pipe from the street into the house, bathroom completely new, air conditioning installed in 2021, house power grid with surge protection, intercom, satellite TV, two new garages with foundation, elaborate exterior and terrain masonry, solid entrance gate 

The house can be handed over furnished. Once the terrace has been beautifully decorated with selected furniture, all you have to do is uncork the wine, relax and admire the sunset. Or take a stroll through your own olive grove with around 100 olive trees. How about a few grapes or pomegranates? The side of the house facing the garden and olive grove has sun all day, so it faces east, south and west. The north side is the back of the house. The driveway also leads up there. The neighbor has a right of way on the north side. The neighborly relationship is very friendly. Help is available for the garden and house.
It is also possible to build a pool, which would certainly be the icing on the cake of relaxation or “la ciliegina sulla torta”, the cherry on the cake, as the Italians say. In winter, you can make yourself comfortable on the sofa in front of the large panoramic window or eat and chat with friends by the open fire in the kitchen. Fancy a pizza party? The wood-fired oven on the terrace is a real gem. But it’s not just there to look at – you’re welcome to try it out often.  

Layout of the house

A side entrance leads into the living room, 15.95 m², with large panoramic windows. From there into the kitchen with fireplace, 18.80 m². Turning left, a hallway of 4.6 m² leads to a bedroom of 8.77 m², a bathroom of 3.92 m² and a second bedroom of 11.60 m².

The situation

Santo Pietro is a small village, largely unspoiled and very charming. There are cafés, a bakery, a butcher, small grocery stores, a restaurant, a post office and a pharmacy. If you stop for a moment, you feel like you’re back in the 1950s. Everything has its time here, nothing happens in a hurry.

From this location, you can embark on all kinds of activities, whether you want to go on bike tours or city trips, ride your motorcycle through the area, go hiking or simply linger in the house and garden to enjoy the heavenly peace and quiet and the impressive landscape.

Distances to various cities and towns 

Ponsacco 5 km, Lari 8 km, Casciana Terme 10 km, Pontedera 10 km, Volterra 25 km, Pisa 36 km, Livorno 40 km, San Gimignano 40 km, Vinci 46 km, Lucca 50 km, Florence 66 km, but best by train from Pontedera, Bolgheri 80 km, Siena 90 km, Carrara 95 km

Beaches and bagnos: Marina di Pisa 42 km, Tirrenia 42 km, Castiglioncello 60 km, Viareggio 70 km

Further details of the property 

– Solid construction, partial basement (basement not yet developed)

– External thermal insulation composite system (ecological insulation material)

– Central heating and hot water system, water tank, decalcification system, pressure pumps

– Tuscan kitchen with marble top and real wood furniture

– Open fireplace in the kitchen

– Panorama window, 5 m wide

– Double-glazed windows, solid wood

– Lockable shutters, solid wood

– Fly screen roller blinds on every window

– Connection to electricity, water and the local public sewage system

– Gas tank 3000 L in the garden

– Satellite antenna 1.20 meters

– Handicapped accessible, barrier-free

– Elaborate outdoor lighting with ground spotlights, free-standing lights and twilight switches as well as motion-controlled wall lights around the house

– Olive grove and ornamental garden, 3500 m² and 1500 m²

– Garages with cast steel foundations

Options

– Rainwater recovery planned

– Installation of outdoor pool possible, electricity and water connections available

Outdoor area

– Elaborately designed ornamental garden

– Edging and positioning edges

– Zinc entrance gate with pillars and foundation

– Reinforced concrete retaining wall to the north side 25 meters

– 35 meter quarry stone wall to the house, driveway

– Quarry stone wall and stairs in the garden

– Solid stone and retaining wall between garden and upper area

– Pizza oven, for baking pizza and bread, with outdoor grill