Tuscany, Pisa, Montecatini Val di Cecina, Italy

In the countryside outside Montecatini val di Cecina, and just 800 metres from the hamlet of La Sassa we offer this beautiful renovated 5 bedroom 3 bathroom  farmhouse with infinity pool sitting in over 12 acres of land with a huge olive grove. The house is accessible through 600 meters unpaved road and a picturesque cypress tree lined drive which leads to the parking area. The villa has been entirely and tastefully renovated by the current owners, maintaining its original Tuscan features such as the exposed stones and bricks on the outdoor walls, the beamed and vaulted ceilings and combining them with ethnic piece of furniture and a beautiful stone-tiled floor from Puglia. The doors and the main beams of the ceilings have been lightly hand brushed to give an airy brightness to the interiors. The villa develops on staggered levels for a total of 280m2 net and it boasts several French doors on the ground floor which provide continuity between the indoor and the outdoor areas. The villa is half surrounded by a beautiful loggia where it’s possible to enjoy outdoor meals while admiring the enchanting surrounding scenery. The ground floor comprises a wide rustic kitchen and dining-room with fireplace and access to the utility room, hallway with stairs leading to the first floor, a huge lounge, partly characterized by a double height ceiling and a central fireplace as well as a cloakroom. A few steps lead to a second sitting area with access to the cellar, a guest bedroom and a bathroom with shower. The first floor, accessible via either internal or external staircase (which in the past led to the farmer’s apartment) comprises a wonderful master bedroom with en-suite bathroom supplied with double sink, shower and bathtub, hallway, additional 2 double bedrooms, smaller bedroom, bathroom with shower and a charming gallery overlooking the downstairs lounge. All systems are connected with mains water, LPG heating, mains electricity and internet. Outside the villa boasts a garden area where it is possible to relax with an infinity 12 x 6 m swimming pool nestled among the cypresses and the Mediterranean scrub and where it is possible to admire a breathtaking view over the 5 hectares (about 12.3 acres) of land with wood and olive trees. This is a unique and authentic property, perfect for those ones who want to live in the unspoiled nature, far from the noise of the town. The nearest amenities and bar are some 5km away, restaurant at 10km, the town of Bolgheri (renowned for its wines) is just 25km away, with the coast 30 minutes away and Pisa airport about an hour.

Casa Travella was founded in 1987 when Linda & Pietro Travella saw an opportunity to offer Italian property for sale. At this time there were very few companies that offered any property for sale in Italy. Now years later read some of their story.

The company is fronted by Linda Travella and Casa Travella started selling property on Lake Como, where Pietro was born and Linda has worked and lived. The company were able to offer advice on numerous properties and ongoing help with all aspects of the buying process. If a client wants to restore a property, then Casa Travella can source tradesmen and professionals in the area and help with every aspect of the transaction.

When the BBC were looking for someone to speak on BBC Breakfast News about European property Linda was chosen to appear live on the programme. Other TV and radio programmes followed including Radio 5 Live, and ‘I want that House’ with Mark Simpkins, where Linda appeared in 6 episodes, the last one being a live programme from Florida, where an Italian apartment was given away as a prize. Linda appeared for RTE, Irish TV and for Channel 4‘s ‘A Place in the Sun’, where she accompanied Amanda Lamb along the shores of Lake Como by boat, to show her some of the stunning villas, including the one owned by George Clooney.

The Casa Travella team are always pleased to help when clients want to buy or sell a property in Italy. The office is multilingual with English, Italian and Spanish being spoken.

Linda says: ‘I feel proud that we can offer property for sale in many areas of Italy and we are able to give clients independent and professional advice on areas and types of property to suit their budget and needs.’

The Casa Travella team look forward to helping you buy or sell your Italian home.

Casa Travella selling Italian Dream since 1987