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Casa dei Fichi, Campiglia Marittima, Livorno

A hillside family house with views of the Mediterranean
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Property summary

  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 double bedrooms, 1 twin bedroom, 1 sofa bed, 1 shower room, 1 bath room
  • Location: The Coast
  • Rentals run: Saturday to Saturday

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From the front terrace stretching the width of the house there are two views of the Mediterranean Casa dei Fichi is built to follow the slope of the land Comfortable sofas around the fireplace make this a welcoming room even in the cooler seasons. The house is surrounded by 150 acres of olive and fruit groves, woodland and Mediterranean shrubery.
Casa dei Fichi is built to follow the slope of the land Comfortable sofas around the fireplace make this a welcoming room even in the cooler seasons. The house is surrounded by 150 acres of olive and fruit groves, woodland and Mediterranean shrubery. From the front terrace stretching the width of the house there are two views of the Mediterranean
Casa dei Fichi is built to follow the slope of the land
Casa dei Fichi is built to follow the slope of the land
Comfortable sofas around the fireplace make this a welcoming room even in the cooler seasons.
Comfortable sofas around the fireplace make this a welcoming room even in the cooler seasons.
The house is surrounded by 150 acres of olive and fruit groves, woodland and Mediterranean shrubery.
The house is surrounded by 150 acres of olive and fruit groves, woodland and Mediterranean shrubery.
The owners have created the happy combination of sun and shade to suit one's mood.
The owners have created the happy combination of sun and shade to suit one's mood.
The open stone staircase brings you down to the wide patio and entrance into the kitchen.
The open stone staircase brings you down to the wide patio and entrance into the kitchen.
Seven sets of French doors lead outside, four of them facing fields, forest and that deep blue horizon.
Seven sets of French doors lead outside, four of them facing fields, forest and that deep blue horizon.
The covered terraces might lead one to misjudge the size of the house, for it is actually quite spacious and sits in a position to enjoy two seaviews.
The covered terraces might lead one to misjudge the size of the house, for it is actually quite spacious and sits in a position to enjoy two seaviews.
Access from the large terrace, the kitchen with its marble-covered island table and large cooker will be a delight for any cook.
Access from the large terrace, the kitchen with its marble-covered island table and large cooker will be a delight for any cook.
The kitchen and the large pantry are particularly well-equipped, and markets are only 5 min. away.
The kitchen and the large pantry are particularly well-equipped, and markets are only 5 min. away.
Easy to see when dinner is on the table, for only wide brick arches separate the dining area from the sitting room and kitchen.
Easy to see when dinner is on the table, for only wide brick arches separate the dining area from the sitting room and kitchen.
What could be more festive that holidays in a special place, where snow doesn't have to be shoveled every day.
What could be more festive that holidays in a special place, where snow doesn't have to be shoveled every day.
From the rear part of the living area a door leads to the covered terrace that houses the pizza oven.
From the rear part of the living area a door leads to the covered terrace that houses the pizza oven.
Another great place for evening dining if you know how to handle the pizza oven - if not, speak with the caretaker, who rumor has it is an excellent pizzaiolo.
Another great place for evening dining if you know how to handle the pizza oven - if not, speak with the caretaker, who rumor has it is an excellent pizzaiolo.
Though there is central heating, the woodstove in the heart of the house does a wonderful job
Though there is central heating, the woodstove in the heart of the house does a wonderful job
This large travertine-tiled shower room is on the ground floor.
This large travertine-tiled shower room is on the ground floor.
No tight squeeze in this shower - plenty of room and a large showerhead make cleaning up a pleasure.
No tight squeeze in this shower - plenty of room and a large showerhead make cleaning up a pleasure.
This double room with its own sink has a window with a sea view and a door to the front terrace.
This double room with its own sink has a window with a sea view and a door to the front terrace.
The smallest of the double bedrooms has direct terrace access
The smallest of the double bedrooms has direct terrace access
This floor length window of this double bedroom bring the stars and the evening breezes that much closer
This floor length window of this double bedroom bring the stars and the evening breezes that much closer
Bedroom furnishings also contribute to the general restful atmosphere.
Bedroom furnishings also contribute to the general restful atmosphere.
With the dolls tucked in bed, it is easy to recognize this is the perfect place for children - though the twin beds are full size, if your group is only made up of adults.
With the dolls tucked in bed, it is easy to recognize this is the perfect place for children - though the twin beds are full size, if your group is only made up of adults.
Guests will find games, music and many books for children and adults left for them to enjoy during their stay.
Guests will find games, music and many books for children and adults left for them to enjoy during their stay.
All bedrooms share the upper floor bathroom, though the ground floor shower room is only a short staircase away.
All bedrooms share the upper floor bathroom, though the ground floor shower room is only a short staircase away.
What may look like the main entrance is actually a terrace leading into two of the four bedrooms on the upper floor of the house.
What may look like the main entrance is actually a terrace leading into two of the four bedrooms on the upper floor of the house.
The views from the house help one breath better - this one takes in Campiglia Marittima ancient architecture and a slice of the Mediterranean.
The views from the house help one breath better - this one takes in Campiglia Marittima ancient architecture and a slice of the Mediterranean.
From this table you can see the island of Elba and, on a clear day, Corsica.
From this table you can see the island of Elba and, on a clear day, Corsica.
A favorite beach destination is the Gulf of Baratti only 15 min. away, where the waters are calm even when the sea is turbulent.
A favorite beach destination is the Gulf of Baratti only 15 min. away, where the waters are calm even when the sea is turbulent.
You will find beach towels left for you for days you feel like heading to the water's edge.
You will find beach towels left for you for days you feel like heading to the water's edge.
Near the beach at Baratti is a fascinating Etruscan museum that will bring history alive for the whole family.
Near the beach at Baratti is a fascinating Etruscan museum that will bring history alive for the whole family.
The medieval fortress of Populonia, now a small town which overlooks the Gulf of Baratti is a wonderful place for lunch and a wander through the small shops which line its one and only street.
The medieval fortress of Populonia, now a small town which overlooks the Gulf of Baratti is a wonderful place for lunch and a wander through the small shops which line its one and only street.
Shopping, bars and restaurants are all in Campiglia Marittima which is 5 min by car and an easy 20 min. walk away.
Shopping, bars and restaurants are all in Campiglia Marittima which is 5 min by car and an easy 20 min. walk away.

Nestled in the hills above Campiglia Marittima, a charming well-preserved medieval town overlooking the Mediterranean, Casa dei Fichi is a house with matches the landscape that surrounds it. From the swing under the fruit tree to the sparkling sea that lies on the horizon, there is a wonderfully open air of freedom in and around this house. The gently sloping grounds are a lovely mix of what nature has to offer and what the knowledgeable owners have added to bring colour and fragrance. The large patio and wide furnished terraces which surround the house all have French doors that ensure easy flow in and out of the house, while inside the open plan layout brings the benefit of light and the festive feeling of being on holiday.

Accommodation

There as so many points of entry to the house that the concept of a 'front door' is happily discarded, yet one could easily choose to head down the outdoor stone steps to the large flagstone terrace and from there into the Tuscan heart of any house, its kitchen. Well-equipped for those who like to cook, and with a handy pantry room that is equipped with refrigerator, dishwasher and washing machine, the kitchen looks through wide brick arches into the dining area and nearby living room. This room has comfortable sofas, an open fireplace, and doors to both the front and side terraces. Also on the ground floor, a generous travertine-clad shower room is located off a large area near the dining room, itself containing a woodstove and open stone staircase to the bedrooms on the upper floor. Three double bedrooms and a twin bedroom with an additional child's bed are all steps away from a tiled bathroom. Two of the bedrooms have doors to a front porch, where a slice of the sea on the horizon can inspire a day's outing. All rooms have good simple furnishings and comfortable beds necessary for a good night's sleep, but the draw of the house is undoubtedly the areas that draw people together or afford them a quiet nook of contemplation.

Around Casa dei Fichi

People might gather near the double stone barbecue on the sunny patio or seek the shade near the pizza oven, but they could just as easily set a solitary chair and a glass of wine anywhere on the long panoramic terrace or set out to discover their green surroundings on foot. Once in the car, however, there are easy day trips in all directions. The beach is only 15 minutes away at the lovely Gulf of Baratti, itself walking distance from one of the most fascinating Etruscan sites in Italy. And with the ferry to the island of Elba so close at hand you could even take to the sea, explore Napoleon's place of exile and still be back for supper. The nearest town you can walk to, and Pisa and Lucca are only an hour away when big city sites and shopping tempt; yet it is very likely that time away will only make you appreciate all the more the quiet and open beauty of the place you come home to.

Prices

Prices are in British Pounds Sterling or Euro per property per week. Dollar prices shown are indicative only and will vary with the exchange rate.

Prices shown are for Saturday - Saturday bookings
Low season 2nd Jan - 2nd Apr / 17th Apr - 7th May / 2nd Oct - 17th Dec £1633.00 / €1714.00
Approx US $2462.00
Mid season 3rd Apr - 16th Apr / 8th May - 25th Jun / 28th Aug - 1st Oct / 18th Dec - 24th Dec / 25th Dec - 31st Dec £2041.00 / €2143.00
Approx US $3077.00
High season 26th Jun - 27th Aug £2313.00 / €2429.00
Approx US $3487.00

* This property rents at Mid Season prices for Christmas, New Year and Easter.

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