Lovely apartment in the centre of Chianni, with panoramic balcony and an outdoor space, in excellent condition with many traditionally Tuscan features.

In the centre of the pretty little town of Chianni, within walking distance of amenities, this lovely apartment with panoramic balcony, is located on the second floor of a stone townhouse. Easy, free parking is available right in front of the main entrance. An old "portone"door is the access to the building which is shared by three owners. Casa Vannina is set on the second floor. There is a large living room with fireplace and fitted kitchen opening onto to a balcony, a large hall which could be used as a study, one spacious double bedroom and a well fitted modern bathroom. The balcony invites you to sit outdoors and admire the most beautiful view of the Valdera region. The bell towers, churches and beautiful little villages are spread below you over the valley and the hills.

The property is in good condition and ready to move into. There is a sense of history throughout and many features giving charm and character. The present owner has been letting this lovely apartment to visitors, many of whom visit Chianni every year and enjoy the friendly community as well as the excellent local restaurants and the proximity to the sea. All the many important cultural sights and cities of Tuscany are within easy reach.

Part of this property is also a laundry room which is located a few steps down the main staircase; in addition, there is a small area on the ground floor, accessible from the main entrance hall of the building, with a storage room. An unexpected bonus is a courtyard which could easily be made beautiful with some plants and when equipped with a sun shade and table and chairs it would provide a perfect outdoor area to enjoy in the sunshine.

Chianni is a lovely town in Tuscany with some nice shops, a good coffee bar, a great new bistro and a lovely hotel with small spa (open to non-residents). It is just 40 mins from Pisa airport. The coastal cities of Castiglioncello and Cecina on the coast, the golf courses of Pisa and Castelfalfi, and the historic towns of Volterra and San Gimignano are all close by, and each make a wonderful day out. The town 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 dark green cypress trees, all of which epitomise the Tuscan landscape. Chianni is a vibrant little place and there are many activities on offer: cooking classes, painting classes, Italian language classes, tasting of wine, oil and other local products There is also hill walking to enjoy, Vespa tours on the pretty lanes, guided tours to the historical localities in the area, golf and much more. The nearby città d’arte (cities of art) include Volterra, San Gimignano, Palaia and Florence, each offering splendid art and architecture to admire. In Lajatico, Andrea Bocelli, the famous tenor, was born and it is in the heart of Valdera that his Teatro del Silenzio draws some of the biggest names in opera, when he hosts a summer festival each year in July. The spa town of Casciana Terme, also in the area, has thermal waters and a fabulous spa which are open to visit and enjoy. It is a pretty town with piazzas and cafès serving the local wine.

Distances: Chianni is on the doorstep, Pontedera (supermarkets, trains) 20 km, Volterra 35 km, Cecina (beaches) 35 km, Pisa (airport) 40 km, Lucca 50 km, Siena 80 km, Florence 80 km.