Tuscany, Pisa, Chianni, Italy

Light and airy character apartment in Chianni, the most picturesque town of the Valdera, just 40 minutes from Pisa. An easy stroll to the coffee bars, restaurants/pizzeria, grocery stores and many other services available in the village. The apartment is located in a beautiful, stone building where there are two other apartments in the building. The entrance is on the first floor, into a bright living area with a good kitchen area, with space for a table and chairs, with fireplace and opening on to a lovely, panoramic south-facing balcony. Also there is a spacious bedroom (currently holding a double bed and also bunk beds) and a modern bathroom with shower. There are high, beamed ceilings, terracotta floors, exposed stone and plenty of windows which allow the light to come flooding in. The views over the rolling hills of Tuscany are quite mesmerising. The property also includes a large room on the floor below which has independent access, beautiful stone walls, tiled floors and with electricity, and this offers additional space and wonderful potential for additional accommodation subject to planning permission. Central heating, all services connected, wifi available. Easy car access with parking across the road.

Chianni sits within the area of Valdera in central Tuscany between Pisa and Florence. This colourful landscape of rolling hills is dotted with medieval villages, castles and cobbled lanes which are flanked by tall dark green cypress trees. The area is scattered with historical towns and medieval villages and the landscape is made up of golden meadows of wheat, vineyards, olive groves and fields of sunflowers. Meandering through the countryside of Valdera you feel the vestiges of the mysterious Etruscan civilization. Here in Lajatico, Andrea Bocelli, the world renowned tenor, created the famous Teatro di Silenzio (the Theatre of Silence) where a natural amphitheatre creates a breathtaking setting perfect for musical events. In the summer months Bocelli performs a special concert each year alongside internationally famous musicians, which attracts a global audience. Nearby is also Casciana Terme, which has thermal waters and spa facilities and is a pretty town with piazzas and cafès serving the local wine. The città d’arte (cities of art) include Volterra, San Gimignano, Palaia and Florence and are all within easy reach.

Distances: Chianni on the doorstep, Lajatico (Teatro del Silenzio) 15 km, Pontedera (trains) 20 kms, Castelfalfi (Golf and Spa Resort) 30 kms, Volterra 30 kms, Cecina (beaches) 40 kms, San Gimignano 45 kms, Pisa (airport) 40 km, Lucca 70 km, Florence 80 km.