Il Poggettone · Luxury Villa Rental in Italy

OVERVIEW

Punta Ala, one of Tuscany’s most exclusive seaside destinations, combines white beaches with impressive cliffs, and Il Poggettone is one of the very few luxury homes perched upon these famous cliffs. It’s situated in the very heart of Maremma, a Tuscan land with ancient traditions dating back to the Etruscan, Roman and Medieval civilizations. It is surrounded by cities and towns rich with environmental, cultural, archaeological and traditional treasures.

Il Poggettone is located at the end of a 4km (2.5 mi) strip of land that leads to the Punta Ala marina, between the beaches on one side and the cliffs on the other.
Spread out over three levels, Il Poggettone features 6 bedrooms, each with its own ensuite bathroom, two living rooms, multiple terraces and gardens, and two car parks. The swimming pool is located next to the villa’s ground floor and a large loggia, with a ping-pong table, provides shade in the hottest summer days. The owner is a talented Florentine architect and the interior is kept in perfect condition, with next-generation air-conditioning and heating systems.

Outside, the gardens are variegated, lying in the sun or in the shade of quintessential Mediterranean vegetation and the pool.

The villa is private and fully fenced, with the famous Punt’Ala Golf Course and Marina, Yacht Club Punta Ala, horse riding, restaurants, and shops, a mere five minutes away. It is also perfectly placed for day trips to many interesting sites, including monuments, ruins, and small, historic villages on the hills.

The magnificent landscape, paired with smart bathing resorts, high-end restaurants and a few luxury hotels make Punta Ala a sought-after destination for high-end tourism.The small port (or marina) of Punta Ala is a meeting point for morning capuccinos and evening strolls, for locals and tourists alike. You will find very good restaurants with sea views and local nightlife.

Outdoors

Swimming pool with adjacent shaded loggia and ping-pong table
The property is enveloped in variegated Mediterranean gardens. For absolute privacy and security, the entire estate is enclosed by a perimeter fence.
The grounds are designed with a variety of shaded and sun-drenched seating areas to suit the time of day.

Indoors

Living room with direct access to the upper terrace
A bright dining room seating 6 persons, opening onto the kitchen behind a red counter. French doors open onto the shaded dining terrace
Six bedrooms, each featuring ensuite and direct access to either the Mediterranean gardens or private terraces

DETAILS

Amenities

A/C
Wifi

Staff | Service included

Weekly linens and towels change
Pool towels
Gardner

Staff | Service on request

Maid service
Cook

FLOORPLANS

To receive the floor plans of this villa contact Katharina or Gaia at contact@excellence.villas

Distances

The closest village with shops, restaurants and pharmacy: Punta Ala, 3 min drive
Beach Club Bagno Punta Hidalgo Sporting Club, and Beach Club La Vela 5 min drive
Closest commercial and private airport Pisa 130km – 1 hour and 30 min drive; Florence 180km – 2 hours and 20 min drive; Rome airport 210km – 2 hours and 40 min drive
Cala Violina beach, 13km – 20 min drive
Castiglione della Pescaia, 20km – 20 min drive
Etruscan site of Vetulonia, 40km – 45 min drive
Grosseto 40km – 45 min drive
Montemerano 90km – 1 hour and 40 min drive
Massa Marittima 40km – 40 min drive
Saturnia Thermal Springs 100km – 2 hours drive
Siena 115km – 1 hour and 40 min drive
The Tufa Towns. Pitigliano, Sorano, Sovana 120km – 2 hours drive
Pisa 135km – 1 hour and 40 min drive
Civita di Bagnoregio 160km – 3 hours drive
Florence 180km – 2 hours and 20 min drive
Roma 220km – 3 hours drive

Things to do

Punta Ala is a coastal resort on a promontory in Southern Tuscany. The area developed as a tourist destination in the 1970s and is known for its marina, yacht club, and pine-forested coastline facing the Island of Elba.
The coastline includes long sandy beaches backed by Mediterranean pine forest to the north, and rocky coves to the south. The marina hosts regular regattas and served as home base for Luna Rossa during America’s Cup campaigns. The Golf Club Punta Ala, established in 1964, extends over six kilometers through pines, cork oaks, and holm oaks.
Nearby Cala Violina beach, within the Scarlino Nature Reserve, is a protected bay accessible only on foot or by sea.
Castiglione della Pescaia, a medieval fishing village, and the Etruscan site of Vetulonia provide historical context.
Grosseto – The provincial capital enclosed by intact hexagonal Medici walls from the 16th century. The Cathedral of San Lorenzo dominates Piazza Dante, with its Renaissance facade and 15th-century bell tower. The Museo Archeologico e d’Arte della Maremma houses significant Etruscan collections.
Montemerano – A perfectly preserved medieval borgo near Saturnia, enclosed by 14th-century walls with flower-lined streets and a central castle. The village hosts several well-regarded restaurants specializing in Maremma cuisine.
Massa Marittima – A medieval hill town at 380 meters with one of Tuscany’s most harmonious central squares, dominated by the 13th-century Romanesque Cathedral of San Cerbone. The Torre del Candeliere connects the upper and lower town with views to the sea and Elba. The Museo della Miniera in 19th-century mining tunnels documents the area’s extraction history dating to Etruscan times.
The Tufa Towns. Pitigliano, Sorano, Sovana – Three medieval villages built on volcanic tufa cliffs in southern Maremma, connected by the Vie Cave—ancient Etruscan pathways carved through rock up to 20 meters deep. Pitigliano rises dramatically from its tufa promontory with houses appearing to grow from the cliff itself. Sovana, the smallest, features a Romanesque cathedral and Etruscan necropolis including the Tomba Ildebranda. Sorano preserves the massive Rocca Orsini fortress. The area produces Bianco di Pitigliano DOC wine.
Saturnia Thermal Springs – Free open-air thermal pools at Cascate del Mulino, where 37.5°C sulfurous water flows continuously over natural tufa terraces forming bathing pools. The thermal waters, known since Etruscan and Roman times, are accessible year-round.
Civita di Bagnoregio – A medieval village isolated on an eroding tufa pinnacle above the Valle dei Calanchi badlands, accessible only by a 300-meter pedestrian bridge. The village, founded by Etruscans 2,500 years ago, continues to lose ground to erosion, earning it the name “the dying town.”

To receive a complete overview of activities and sightseeing in the area, contact Katharina or Gaia at contact@excellence.villas We will promptly email you an exhaustive document.

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