The house
is the end unit of a townhouse complex. Because of its location the unit is
completely independent and private. The access to the house is through private
stairs that lead directly to the front yard from the parking lot (please note
that a parking spot is assigned and reserved to the unit).
The front
yard is meticulously landscaped and in addition of a flat green of around 300 square meters
there is a wooden gazebo equipped with a dining table for 8+ people, and a
built-in barbecue. On a side of the yard, protected and screened by bushes
there is a convenient outdoor shower.
The view
from the front yard is breathtaking as it spans from the gulf of Marina di
Grosseto to the Argentario promontory and the Giglio Island. Further west it
offers an incomparable view of the uncontaminated marshes and the maremma plane
(known for the very unique Italian cowboys: “butteriâ€). Just across from the
front yard you can enjoy a privileged view of the medieval village and its
castle that is reachable by walking in minutes (about 300 meters).
The beach
is about 800 meters
walking, but keep in mind that the shortest path is rather steep and can be
challenging, especially in the hottest hours of the day. In addition to the
organized beach at the bottom of the hill there are many other free beaches
lined up along the pines groves and reachable by car in few minutes.
The inside
of the house includes a living in kitchen equipped with all the major
appliances (stove, oven, dishwasher, refrigerator) a dining table that sits 6
people and a large storage/pantry room which includes the washer. The living
room includes an expandable dining table to accommodate 8+ people, two sofas,
TV.
The living
room opens on one side to a little foyer that leads to the master bedroom
(equipped with a double bed) and another bedroom with 2 single beds plus one
trundle. Both these rooms have ocean view. They share one bathroom with tub;
the bathroom is accessible from the foyer. Both these rooms have independent
air conditioning. On the other side of the living room there is another large
bedroom with two single beds, two bunk beds, and a large en suite bathroom with
shower. This room doesn’t have air conditioning, but it is naturally cool.
Just
outside the living room and overlooking the ocean, you can enjoy a panoramic
patio equipped with a dining table for 4/6 people.
Being so
close to the historic village, the house offers a unique opportunity to enjoy
the little shops, the many restaurants and wine bars that animate the movida of
Castiglione Della Pescaia. The harbor is also reachable by walking, and in the
evening it’s exciting to go to see the motorboats of the local fishermen coming
home and eventually you can buy fresh fish directly when they unload.
A must is
also a visit to the natural reserve of the Uccellina Park, to watch the
characteristic Mediterranean flora and fauna. Another excursion can be done to
the “violina†beach (only 4
miles north) named in this way because of the violin
sound that its sand makes when you walk on it.
Other tips
on little trips and excursions can be obtained at the pro loco office, located
in the main square of the village.