Named after the Fonte di Cara (Cara Fountain), the source of the Zannone River, this 18th-century Tuscan villa proudly bears its name on the main entrance gate. The villas of Lari, Crespina, and Fauglia became favoured summer residences for the Pisan nobility from the 17th century onwards, thanks to their mild climate and serene surroundings, ensuring a peaceful and pleasant retreat.
The Estate
This historic property spans multiple structures and adjoining land, comprising:
- The main villa
- An annex
- A garage
- A storage room
- Changing rooms for the swimming pool and tennis court
- Agricultural land covering approximately 3.5 hectares
Interior Layout and Features
All buildings have been recently renovated and are move-in ready.
The Villa (870 sqm)
The main villa is generously proportioned, spread across three levels:
- Ground floor: 320 sqm
- First floor: 320 sqm
- Attic: 230 sqm
- Plus two terraces and a gallery
On the ground floor, the villa offers:
- A spacious entrance hall and hallway
- A triple reception room
- A bar area
- An additional room
- Three bathrooms
- Three storage closets
The first floor is reached via the grand staircase and comprises:
- Two suites with en-suite bathrooms
- One suite with a large boudoir and private terrace
- Three additional bedrooms with shared bathrooms
- A secondary sitting room, dating back to the early 1900s, featuring large windows overlooking the valley and a small terrace
The attic floor offers versatile spaces, including a toilet and a staircase leading to a small tower.
In total, the property includes eight bedrooms:
- Six bedrooms in the main villa
- Two bedrooms in the annex
Each bedroom has its own en-suite bathroom. Additional guest toilets and bathrooms are located on the ground floor, as well as in the pool and tennis court changing rooms.
The Annex
The annex consists of:
- A spacious ground-floor room (45 sqm) with large windows, suitable for use as a greenhouse
- An adjacent storage room (23 sqm)
- An apartment on the first floor (86 sqm) with:
- Kitchen
- Living/dining area
- Two bedrooms
- Bathroom
- Terrace (8 sqm)
- Two storage rooms (27 sqm in total)
The garage is conveniently located near the annex, while the equipment storage room is positioned by the second entrance gate on Via dei Filosofi.
The changing rooms for the tennis court include:
- An entrance area
- Two showers
- A toilet
For the swimming pool, separate changing rooms are located in the basement, featuring:
- A spacious entrance
- Two showers
- A toilet
A small cellar, carved into the tuff stone, is discreetly positioned behind the main villa, comprising four rooms and secured by an iron gate.
Additionally, three covered storage areas (60 sqm in total) are available for firewood storage.
Outdoor Features and Grounds
Access to the property is through a 19th-century gate, leading onto a grand tree-lined avenue. A large parking area at the end of the drive accommodates up to 25 vehicles.
The manicured garden surrounding the villa features:
- Towering pines, Lebanese cedars, and magnolias
- Potted lemon trees
- A pavilion for outdoor dining
- A barbecue area and wood-fired pizza oven at the rear of the villa
The swimming pool (12m x 5m, 1.40m deep) is a charming focal point, adorned with two cherub statues pouring water from small pitchers.
Beyond the pool, three scenic woodland trails wind through oak, olive, beech, holm oak, and laurel trees, leading to:
- A private tennis court (670 sqm), complete with changing rooms and toilets
- A powerful generator, ensuring night-time illumination of the tennis court and partial power supply to the villa during outages
The estate spans approximately 1 hectare of parkland and landscaped gardens, complemented by an additional 2.5 hectares of woodland.
There are multiple gated entrances to the villa and estate, with 19th-century wrought-iron gates accessible from both Via Provinciale and Via dei Filosofi.
