Tuscany, Pisa, Chianni, Italy

Spacious house with living accommodation on the first and second floor of an antique building in the centre of Chianni, walking distance to shops, bars and restaurants. The house is in good condition, but would benefit from some modernising.

It comprises garage and 2 cellars on the ground floor, together with entrance to the house. A staircase to the first floor opens to: kitchen/dining area with fireplace, living area, and WC. On the second floor are 4 large bedrooms and a newly restored bathroom. There is a corridor and attic to access the roof - subject to planning permission there is the possiblity of creating a roof terrace.

Interesting property, very bright and in a lovely corner of the village with views over the church. A versatile property that could become a lovely family home.

Chianni is a lovely town in Tuscany with some nice shops, good coffee bars, a great new bistro and a lovely hotel with small spa (open to non-residents) which is all just a very short stroll away. It is just 40 mins from Pisa airport. The coastal cities of Castiglioncello and Cecina, the golf courses of Pisa and Castelfalfi, and the historic towns of Volterra and San Gimignano are all close by, and each make a wonderful day out. The town is located in Valdera in Central Tuscany between Pisa and Florence. This colourful landscape of rolling hills is dotted with medieval villages, castles and lanes flanked with tall dark green cypress trees, all of which epitomise the Tuscan landscape. The nearby città d’arte (cities of art) include Volterra, San Gimignano, Palaia and Florence, each offering splendid art and architecture to admire.

In Lajatico, Andrea Bocelli, the famous tenor, was born and it is in the heart of Valdera that his Teatro del Silenzio (the Theatre of Silence) draws some of the biggest names in opera, when he hosts a summer festival each year in July. The spa town of Casciana Terme, also in the area, has thermal water pools, indoor and out with a spa which is open to visitors to enjoy. It is a pretty town with piazzas and cafeès serving the local wine.

Distances: Chianni - on the doorstep, Pontedera (supermarkets, trains) 20 km, Volterra 35 km, Cecina (beaches) 35 km, San Gimignano 40 km, Pisa (airport) 40 km, Siena 80 km, Florence 80 km.