Substantial house tucked away in the historic centre of Chianni, offering 330 sqm of versatile accommodation, complete with a spectacular arched loggia, balcony, garden, private parking and a garage.

This historic property offers all the perks of living in this lovely village with coffee bars, restaurants and shops within an easy stroll. The accommodation, which retains many well-preserved original features, offers the flexibility to create a spacious family home, for business use as a B&B, or to create independent units for home and rental.

Hidden away behind an ancient 'portone' wooden door in the village street, the property is set over 4 storeys. On the first floor is a brick-vaulted living room, a bathroom, two bedrooms, study, laundry and a large closet. The main accommodation is on the second floor and comprises: large living room with fireplace, a large kitchen with dining area and balcony with panoramic views. Small bathroom, two bedrooms, and family bathroom. A large closet hides stairs to the upper floor, which has potential to become a guest suite or master bedroom with a spectacular Tuscan arched loggia from which you can enjoy the view all the way to Volterra. The two floors, first and second, are connected by a beautiful internal stone staircase.

On the ground floor there are extensive 'cantina' (store rooms) including a beautiful vaulted cellar with exit to the town road, a woodshed with access from the external courtyard and a large cellar that can be used as a garage.

Outside, the garden is a real gem and a rare find in the 'centro storico' (historic centre). You can drive and park your car at the porperty, and access the house directly from the garden.

The house is habitable, and has enormous potential, from modest modernisation to more extensive renovation works if you decide work also on the attic with loggia and / or develop the cantina spaces on the ground floor. L'Architrave can put you in touch with reputable professionals to help you realise your project.

Chianni, in the heart of Tuscany, is a pretty well-kept and perfectly Tuscan town, coated in pots of red geraniums and full of cobbled narrow lanes which open onto intimate little piazzas: stunning churches are around every corner. The ancient little town rises above the rolling Tuscan hills, so there are open views in all directions. There are good services including shops, banks, restaurants/pizzeria, post office, friendly cafes and interesting events throughout the year. The most important of these are the olive oil festival and the wild boar festival. Pontedera is an interesting town and has the main train station on the Pisa- Florence line. This authentic house is ideally located and transport links are good.

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 civilisation. 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 cafés serving the local wine. The città d’arte (cities of art) include Volterra, San Gimignano, Palaia and Florence all full of art and architecture to explore, are all within easy reach.

Distances: Chianni on the doorstep, Lajatico (Teatro del Silenzio) 15 km, Pontedera (trains) 20 km, Palaia 25 km, Castelfalfi (Golf and Spa resort) 30 km, Volterra 35 km, Cecina (beaches) 35 km, San Gimignano 40 km, Pisa (airport) 40 km, Lucca 60 km, Florence 80 km, Siena 80 km.