Wonderful detached villa, with potential for expansion, with private garden and overlooking olive groves, set in the gentle, green hills which separate Pisa from Lucca. The green valley is the Valgraziosa region, a beautiful area of Tuscany, just ten minutes from the town of Calci. This area is renowned for interesting walking trails which cross the ancient mule tracks and are full of the scents of the woods and the Mediterranean scrub to reach Valle Buia, in the olive groves of Monte Pisano. The proximity to Calci and Pisa, with convenient public transport links, make this the ideal place to live, to explore Tuscany and to enjoy the peace and tranquility of the countryside.

The house is totally independent and enjoys good privacy, with some delightful neighbouring properties, in this upscale residential area. It is sheltered from the wind, with the southwesterly aspect catching the sun all day long. It has two entrances; one from the rear of the property with access to the living room and the other from the front of the villa with entrance into the garden and then up a staircase to access the bright kitchen, with a balcony from which, on clear days, you can see the sea on the horizon.

The house has three bedrooms and spacious living accommodation. One of the bedrooms has a large adjoining room with a window which is used as a dressing room. Two of the bedrooms are on the first floor, while one bedroom, bathroom, living room and kitchen are on the lower floor.

There are many ancillary rooms of this house which offer scope to expand the accommodation. In particular, at the back there is a large store room with a gable roof with beams, which could be connected to the living room. Another storage room, also adjacent to the living room, offers additional possibilities and it has an independent entrance. Below the living accommodation there is also a large cellar and a laundry room and a detached store at the entrance to the access road offers the possibility of being converted to a garage.

The gently terraced garden surrounds the house, where the most welcoming area is the one directly in front of the kitchen, with a sociable barbecue zone. It would be possible to install a small pool (subject to planning). The house is accessed easily on a good road and it is surrounded by greenery and olive trees. Central heating and all services connected. There is a good restaurant within walking distance of the villa.

Calci lies at the foot of the Monti Pisani, a small mountain range which divides Pisa from Lucca, in the green Valgraziosa valley. This mountain is dotted with historical villages, medieval castles and Romanesque churches and it is characterised by terraced olive groves. The town is on the slopes of the Monti Pisani, on the side which faces Pisa. The area is full of marked walking trails with spectacular views towards the sea and the mild climate means that great trekking is available year round. Of particular interest in Calci is the Calci Charterhouse, the Certosa di Pisa, which is a monumental Baroque building, once a Carthusian monastery and now housing an important Natural History Museum with the collection from the University of Pisa.

The Monti Pisani are well known for the high quality extra virgin olive oil and there are many opportunities to sample and purchase this local speciality. The spectacular Chestnut Festival takes over Calci each year in October when it is possible to taste hand-prepared traditional chestnut cake, as well as a host of other great local produce. Calci has a selection of shops, excellent restaurants and a nice patisserie. This is a truly excellent location. The cultural centres of Tuscany are all within easy reach, with Lucca just 20 minutes and Pisa airport in a very short hop. There is the famous ancient thermal spa at San Giuliano Terme reachable in only 10 minutes. The elegant town of Lucca with beautiful piazzas and spectacular surrounding walls, is on your doorstep. Lazy summer days at the anfiteatro, or cycling around the ancient city walls, or an evening at the many concerts of the Lucca Summer Festival are just waiting to be enjoyed. The Leaning Tower, the River Arno and all the other beauties of Pisa are almost within touching distance. All the art, architecture and treasures of Tuscany are within easy reach to be admired time after time.

Distances: Calci 3 km, San Giuliano Terme 10 km, Pisa (airport) 15 km, Lucca 25 km, Marina di Pisa 25 km, Livorno 30 km, Viareggio (beaches) 35 km, Volterra 60 km, San Gimignano 70 km, Florence 80km.