Tuscany, Pisa, Peccioli, Italy

Elegant villa in the heart of Valdera only 5 minutes drive from Peccioli, the popular town of Tuscan tradition and contemporary art. Surrounded by 10,000 sqm (2.471 acres) of land with olive trees and "Malvasia" vineyard, and magnificent views of the hills.

The ground floor is a unique open living space connected by arches; entrance hall, kitchen, dining room, study, sitting area, bathroom, laundry room. All the rooms open onto the beautiful level garden with several places in which to sit outdoors.

The first floor can be accessed internally from a beautiful stone staircase, or also from external staircases: here there are 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, 1 of which is ensuite. The master bedroom also has a terrace.

Excellent finishing materials, terracotta floors and parquet, air conditioning in the the living room, ventilated roof, water softener, well for collecting the rain-water for irrigation: the land is fenced, with automatic gate, parking area for several cars. The land includes an olive grove (70 trees), red wine vineyard (in production) and lots of Mediterranean plants.

Peccioli is precisely the juxtaposition between Tuscan tradition and contemporary art and over the years the area has become an authentic open-air museum in which classic and contemporary coexist in perfect harmony.

Peccioli is a town that combines both modern and antique elements. It has a rich history and is known for its well-preserved medieval architecture. The town has ancient church, narrow cobblestone streets, and historic buildings that give it a charming and antique feel. At the same time, Peccioli also has modern amenities and facilities, such as shops, restaurants, and public transportation. This combination of old and new makes Peccioli a unique and interesting place to visit.

Peccioli is one of the most beautiful villages in Italy, which was confirmed recently as it was awarded the 'Bandiera Arancione' (orange flag status) by the Touring Club Italiano. The streets of Peccioli take on the semblance of a museum of modern art, as the town is encouraging art installations of all forms and championing innovative urban design, already visible in the new elevator with a suspended glass walkway which stretches from the car park to the village centre. Peccioli is located in the Valdera region of Central Tuscany, between Pisa and Florence. This colourful landscape of rolling hills dotted with medieval villages, castles and lanes flanked with tall dark green cypress trees epitomises the Tuscan landscape. The area is scattered with historical towns and medieval villages, castles and country churches and a landscape with golden meadows of wheat dancing in the breeze, vineyards, olive groves and fields of sunflowers. Meandering through the countryside of Valdera you feel the vestiges of the mysterious Etruscan civilisation. Here Andrea Bocelli, the famous tenor, was born and bred and it is in the heart of Valdera, in Lajatico, that the famous Teatro del Silenzio (the Theatre of Silence) where the natural landscape creates a breathtaking setting and in the summer months some of the biggest names in opera come for a special performance. Casciana Terme has thermal waters and spa facilities and is a pretty town with piazzas and cafès serving the local wine. The nearby città d’arte (cities of art) include Volterra, San Gimignano, Palaia and Florence, making this a perfect base to explore the whole of Tuscany.

Distances: Peccioli on the doorstep, Lajatico 20 km, Volterra 30 km, Pisa (airport) 45 km, Castiglioncello (beaches) 50 km, Lucca 60 km, Florence 70 km.