Spacious, renovated two-room flat on the outskirts of the hamlet of Sassetta. The flat comprises a spacious living area with a lounge and kitchenette, a small terrace, a double bedroom and a bathroom. It is in mint condition, with parquet flooring and furniture included. The property also includes a private parking space. Sassetta offers the perfect escape from everyday city life. As you head inland from San Vincenzo, the landscape quickly shifts from coastal tones to the undulating features of the hills; the eye is drawn beyond lush hills that preserve the essence of the Livorno Maremma. The village of Sassetta sits up there, perched on a hilltop and commanding a view from the hill down to the sea, surrounded by lush countryside and imbued with an atmosphere that tells tales of distant times and ancient traditions. Halfway between Castagneto Carducci and Monteverdi Marittimo, it is immersed in the typical tranquillity of a place where time seems to have stood still and where human hands have worked in perfect harmony with nature. Sassetta is a village of medieval origin, as small as it is charming, criss-crossed by narrow streets winding between stone houses, just like those of yesteryear, and noble palaces, such as Palazzo Ramirez de Montalvo, built on the ruins of the ancient castle of the powerful Pisan Orlandi family, feudal lords of Sassetta who were exiled following the Florentine conquest in the early 1500s. Charming narrow streets adorned with artistic sculptures crafted from the famous red marble, a raw material used by sculptors and stonemasons since time immemorial and unique in the world. Rock quarried from the hills in the immediate vicinity of the village, bearing witness to an ancient history dating back to the Cretaceous period, as evidenced by the presence of numerous ammonites and fossilised shells. And it is precisely from this rock that the place name Sassetta derives, most likely from saxum, which in Latin means 'rock', 'boulder' or 'cliff', with the suffix –etta added, hence Sassetta, meaning 'little rock'. Its underground world is as rich as its surface. Surrounded by acres upon acres of woodland, the village is nestled in unspoilt nature that is home to a wealth of biodiversity, criss-crossed by some 37 kilometres of footpaths which, with due respect, wind their way through the landscape, allowing visitors to explore and enjoy it. These trails can be enjoyed using your preferred outdoor activity – on foot, by mountain bike or on horseback – and there is even one adapted for people with disabilities. Near the village, nature exploration can begin with an easy botanical-themed walking route that winds through the Forest Museum and the Coal Trail, which corresponds to trail 102 around nearby Monte Bufalaio. A journey of discovery through lush woodlands and ancient crafts; the area features reconstructions illustrating the region's traditional activities, such as the charcoal burners' hut and the tools of the wood-related trades. Oak and chestnut woods; despite the modest altitudes, the chestnut tree – a predominantly mountainous species – has found a suitable habitat here in which to thrive. A natural treasure that forms part of Tuscany's Regional Agricultural and Forestry Heritage and is protected by the Poggio Neri Forest Park, which in turn is part of the Val di Cornia parks. But nature and the village are not the only gems of Sassetta that deserve a full exploration. Downstream from the hilltop village lies an oasis of relaxation and wellbeing. Hot springs with therapeutic properties gush from the earth's depths at 51°C, reaching the surface at a pleasant temperature, set within the unique surroundings of the La Cerreta estate. Nestled in the green heart of the Poggio Neri Forest Park, the estate is home to the spa and the farm, united as a single biodynamic entity.
Price: 75.000,00 Euro
- Price: 75.000,00 Euro
- Code: 5526
- Category: Apartments
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Land:
- Position:
- Level: 1
- State: Good Condition
- Surface area: 53.00 mq. (ft.: 570.492)
- Energy Class: G > 3,50 EP