A wonderfully individual property set amongst the quaint narrow streets of Lajatico with breathtaking views over the beautiful Tuscan countryside. The house faces south west so benefits from glorious sunsets to be enjoyed on the spacious terrace and it offers privacy and seclusion, forming part of a beautiful stone building. Below the terrace is an additional garden area with outstanding views which has potential. There are entrances to the house from both the garden gate and from the village lane. A particular feature is the artwork on the walls of the building, both inside and out.

The property is light and airy with high ceilings and comprises a main house with spacious, connecting reception rooms and one bedroom; a self-contained studio apartment on the lower level; and a separate detached building which is currently used as a home office, although it could just as easily be used as an additional bedroom. The garden has magnificent views and it is ideal for 'al fresco' dining. The house is a combination of the antique and the contemporary with individual artistic details and the finish of old and new gives this so much character and quirkiness. There are exposed stone walls, brick arches, herringbone oak floor and a wonderful arched opening onto the garden terrace. The property oozes character throughout and yet it is fully equipped with all the facilities needed for easy modern living.

The main unit (72 sqm) comprises an open kitchen/ living room with fireplace, one double bedroom with bathroom and there is a laundry room located on the upper floor. Beautiful arched glass doors lead outside. An external staircase leads down to the lower level where there is the self-contained studio unit (34 sqm) which is made up of living room/bedroom (with sofa-bed) with kitchenette and bathroom and there are large french doors opening onto a covered dining terrace and the garden. In the garden is set a lovely separate study/office room which could also be used as an additional bedroom. There is a very large terrace with steps down to the terraced land below, in total around 280 sqm. The views are breathtaking.

Central heating with mains gas, air conditioning in the study and in the living room. Private, gated parking and easy car access.

The property is within walking distance of the main square of the little town, which has two cafès, a charming restaurant with tables and chairs on the main piazza, a pharmacy, the headquarters of the Bank of Lajatico, a good bakery and many other small shops.The piazza is witness to the daily life of its inhabitants and their stories: at any time of year it is the beating heart of the village.

Andrea Bocelli is a world renowned tenor and Lajatico is his hometown. Every year in July he hosts an important international festival at his 'Teatro del Silenzio', his specially created open air amphitheatre. During this week music lovers come from all over the world to listen to the wonderful performances of Bocelli, and other important international artists. Bocelli is often seen in the square or at his restaurant where he samples, and encourages others to sample, the local specialties of his expert chefs. The town of Lajatico is located in Valdera in Central Tuscany between Pisa and Florence. This colourful landscape of rolling hills is dotted with medieval villages, castles and lanes flanked with tall green cypress trees which epitomise 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 civilization. Casciana Terme, just a few kms away, has thermal waters and spa facilities and is a pretty town with piazzas and cafes. The nearby 'città d’arte' (cities of art) include Volterra, San Gimignano, Palaia and Florence.

Distances: Volterra 20 km, San Gimignano 35 km, Coast 40 km, Lucca 50 km, Pisa (airport) 50 km, Florence 80 km.