Tuscany, Pisa, Terricciola, Italy

Charming apartment on the first and second floor of a historical building in the picturesque 'centro storico' of Terricciola, famous for its wine roads, vast expanses of vineyards and numerous wine cellars where you can taste good Tuscan Chianti.

Accommodation comprises:

Ground floor entrance with original staircase leading up to the first floor

First floor private entrance door opening onto the the living room with a very spacious kitchen (which could be further enlarged as there is a partition wall which could be removed), bathroom with shower.

Upstairs on the sceond floor are two spacious bedrooms and a second bathroom.

On the ground floor level there are also two cellars belonging to the property.

This lovely house is in the centre of a quiet Tuscan village and within walking distance of amenities. Terricciola is set between the valleys of the River Era and the town of Cascina, and the Sterza stream. It is in between Pisa and Florence in an area with pretty hilltop villages including Morrona, La Rosa, Selvatelle, La Chientina and Soianella which are all wonderful to explore.

Terricciola is known as the ‘City of Wine’ for the rich and fertile soil ideal for cultivating grapes. In September each year The Festa dell’Uva e del Vino (Grape and Wine festival) is held. This offers an excellent opportunity to taste some of the best wines of the region and people come from all over the region to enjoy this special occasion. There are many other festas in the area including the Spring Fair in La Rosa in May, the Festa dell’Allegria (Feast of Joy) in Morrona and the Strawberry Festival in Terricciola in July, the Notte Bianca (White Wine Night) in August and the Calici di Stelle (drinks under the Stars) in Terricciola.

All the services are available including shops, banks, restaurants, post office, friendly cafes and interesting events throughout the year.

Pontedera, nearby, is an interesting town and has the main train station on the Pisa- Florence line. The house is ideally located and transport links are good.

Distances: Chianni 10 km, Casciana Terme 10 km, Lajatico 10 km, Pontedera (trains) 20kms, Castelfalfi (golf) 25 kms, Pisa (airport) 40 kms, Volterra 30 kms, Castiglioncello (beaches) 40 kms, San Gimignano 45 kms, Florence 80 kms, Siena 80 kms.