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4 Bed Villa for sale

Collesalvetti, Livorno, Tuscany, Italy

£299,863 *  [€350,000]

4 Bed Villa for sale

Collesalvetti, Livorno, Tuscany, Italy

£299,863 *  [€350,000]

Property Details


  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Habitable space: 300 m2

Full Description


Beautifully restored, spacious Tuscan farmhouse of 350 sqm, surrounded by 2000 sqm of lawned garden and open fields. There is a swimming pool in the garden which requires restoration.

The house is a traditional Tuscan farmhouse with character accommodation and comprises a spacious double area living room with fireplace, kitchen connected to the dining room both with fireplace, bathroom, laundry room and a garage on the ground floor. There are large Tuscan brick arches and wide doors to the wonderful portico outside which runs the full width of the house. The traditional kitchen is hand-built in chestnut wood, with ancient sink and marble worktops. On the first floor there are three large double bedrooms, two large and well-fitted modern bathrooms and two additional rooms used which can be used as study/ playrooms or can easily provide extra bedroom space.

The house is full of Tuscan character and style, with barrelled ceilings, terracotta floors, large fireplaces and brick arches. The rooms are large and airy and there is a feeling of space and light as the rooms connect easily together. The house is connected to utilities with central heating.

Lovely views of the surrounding countryside of meadows and hills. There is a great connection between the inside and outside space. In the garden is a large swimming pool which now requires some attention. Set in the Tuscan countryside yet within very easy access to the airport at Pisa and the beaches.

The nearby small medieval village of Pietreto is typical of Tuscany with cobbled lanes and surrounded with meadows and olive groves. There is a bar in the village and the large town of Collesalvetti with supermarkets is just a few minutes away. Livorno is a large antique port, full of fishing boats and excellent fish restaurants. The very pretty central ancient part of town, full of canals has a fabulous festival of 'Efetto Venezia' each summer. The district in Livorno known as 'La Venezia' is filled with stands of crafts, antiques and vintage objects and, of course, food and wine. All the bars and restaurants in the area set up outdoor tables so you can enjoy the energy and excitement while eating a delicious meal.

The property is ideally located to explore all the art and architecture of Tuscany. The walled town of Lucca with its unique oval central piazza, is a bustling place which hosts the international Lucca Summer Festival hosting well-know international artists each year, providing wonderful summer evenings. Casciana Terme is a lively spa town with good restaurants and beautiful spa facilities with natural warm pools in wonderful surroundings and is well worth a day out. The famous hilltop Tuscan villages of Volterra and San Gimignano, with stunning medieval towers are on the doorstep. The beaches are nearby, Florence with all its treasures is within easy distance, and of course, importantly Pisa airport is less than 25 kms.

Distances: Livorno 15 km, Calambrone (beaches) 20 kms, Casciana Terme 20 km, Pisa (airport) 25 km, Lucca 50 km, Viareggio 50 km, Volterra 60 km, San Gimignano 70 km, Florence 80 km, Siena 120 km.

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