Apartment for sale in Piombino

Apartment for sale in Piombino, Franciana area. 61 sqm 2-bedroom home in a restored 19th-century Tuscan farmhouse with pools, tennis, park, BBQ, and parking. Just 8 minutes from Sterpaia beaches and Torre Mozza. General Description Nestled in the quiet Tuscan countryside in the Franciana area within the municipality of Piombino, we offer for sale a charming apartment measuring approximately 61 sqm of commercial surface area. The property is set within an authentic 19th-century country estate, approached via an iconic private avenue lined with ancient cypress trees representing one of Tuscany's most celebrated landscapes. The estate operates as an exclusive residential resort comprising approximately forty private residences, delivering a lifestyle that blends rural tranquility with shared resort amenities. The location is strategic: positioned only eight minutes from the beaches of the Sterpaia Coastal Nature Reserve and Torre Mozza, within easy reach of the thermal baths of Venturina, and only 50 to 55 minutes via dual carriageway from Pisa International Airport. Interior Description The interior floor plan spans 61 sqm across 3 functional rooms that reflect classic Tuscan vernacular design, highlighted by exposed chestnut timber beams and terracotta ceiling tiles. The front entrance opens into an open-plan living room complete with dining space and a fitted kitchenette, providing a welcoming environment to unwind after days spent along the coast. A central hallway separates the day quarters from the sleeping area, which features a comfortable double bedroom, an adaptable second bedroom suitable for children or visiting guests, and a full bathroom with shower. The apartment is sold fully furnished with country-style furniture, making it immediately move-in ready. Exterior Description The grounds surrounding the historic farmhouse provide a park setting. The estate is surrounded by an extensive manicured communal park with mature Mediterranean trees, broad lawns, and shaded walking paths. Residents have access to private leisure and sports facilities, including two outdoor swimming pools (a main swimming pool for adults and a shallow pool for children with sunbathing decks), full-sized tennis courts, and an equipped barbecue area designed for outdoor dining with family and friends. The apartment includes an assigned private parking space within the estate, alongside ample visitor parking. Main Features: Habitable surface: approximately 61 sqm commercial area Total rooms: 3 Bedrooms: 2 (1 double bedroom and 1 smaller bedroom) Bathroom: 1 full bathroom with shower Swimming pools: 2 shared outdoor swimming pools (adults and children with sun deck) Sport amenities: Communal tennis courts and equipped barbecue area Outdoor spaces: Shared parkland with private cypress tree avenue Parking space: 1 private assigned space plus visitor parking Furnishing: Sold fully furnished Heating: Independent heating Condition: Excellent / Move-in ready Energy Class: Class G Utilities The apartment is equipped with independent utility systems. The autonomous heating system ensures climate control during cooler winter months. Mains water and electricity connections are active, with established maintenance management for the communal park, pools, and recreational grounds. Double-glazed wood window frames provide sound thermal and acoustic insulation across all seasons. The Energy Performance Certificate registers Class G. Potential Uses Thanks to its Tuscan architectural character, resort-style amenities, and cypress tree approach, this property serves as a holiday getaway for couples and families. Additionally, its proximity to the beaches of Sterpaia and the Gulf of Baratti gives the home high rental appeal on the international vacation market throughout spring and summer. Direct road connectivity brings Pisa International Airport within a 50 to 55-minute drive, allowing direct international arrivals from European cities including London, Zurich, Frankfurt, Warsaw, Amsterdam, Brussels, and Stockholm to be poolside or on the beach within an hour of landing. Local Real Estate Market In the municipality of Piombino, average residential property prices typically range between €1,450/sqm and €1,700/sqm. However, within rural coastal areas such as Franciana, adjacent to the Sterpaia Coastal Park and the Gulf of Baratti, properties situated within restored historic hamlets and country estates command higher market values. For renovated apartments featuring exposed timber beams, communal swimming pools, tennis courts, parkland, and private parking, market prices range between €2,100/sqm and €2,750/sqm. This segment experiences demand from northern European buyers and Italian vacationers seeking turnkey coastal retreats in southern Tuscany. Tourist and Historical Information Piombino is an ancient coastal town situated on a promontory overlooking the Tuscan Archipelago, historically serving as the capital of the Principality of Piombino governed by the Appiani and Boncompagni-Ludovisi families, and later by Napoleon's sister Elisa Bonaparte Baciocchi in the early 19th century. The historic town core features the 15th-century Rivellino fortress, the Town Hall, and Piazza Bovio, Europe's largest sea-facing public square, offering views of Elba Island just ten kilometers across the channel. The Franciana area lies in the agricultural plain bordering the Gulf of Follonica, adjacent to the Sterpaia Coastal Nature Park, a 300-hectare protected coastal reserve characterized by ancient oak wetlands, sand dunes, and Blue Flag beaches. A short drive away are the cliffs of Calamoresca, the crescent bay of the Gulf of Baratti with its seaside Etruscan acropolis and necropolis at Populonia, the thermal spas of Venturina Terme, and the wineries of the Val di Cornia and Bolgheri wine regions. Distances: Sterpaia Coastal Nature Park beaches: 7 km Torre Mozza beach: 8 km Calidario Terme Etrusche thermal spa (Venturina): 9 km Campiglia Marittima railway station: 10 km Gulf of Baratti and Populonia Archaeological Park: 14 km Piombino historic center and Piazza Bovio: 15 km Port of Piombino (ferries to Elba Island): 16 km Suvereto medieval village: 15 km San Vincenzo marina and beaches: 18 km Pisa Galileo Galilei International Airport: 95 km