A few steps from the centre of the village of Orciatico, close to Lajatico, in a panoramic position is this detached house (165 sqm) which needs some work to update it, together with a large storage shed and a hectare (2.5 acres) of land.

The house is independent and it is habitable as it is and it only needs updating works. It is all on one level and it is entered through a veranda into a hallway with kitchen/dining room on the right side with fireplace, large living/sitting area on the other side, two double bedrooms and a spacious bathroom and a storage room with window.

A large 'magazzino', storage room/tool shed and a large garage (129 sqm each) are also part of the property and subject to planning permission could also become habitable area.

The land around is at the top of the hill with amazing views and the immediate surroundings is a flat area with olive trees. It is arable land, woodland and with some olive trees and in the past there was also a vineyard. The location is very quiet and the views are special, but it is not remote as it is only a short walk into the village. The land is extensive at one hectare (around 2.5 acres). There is also a small natural lake near this property. The location of the property is in a panoramic position where there is a wide open view of the Tuscan countryside, across to the' Theater of Silence' in Lajatico, the ancient Tuscan town of Volterra, all the neighboring villages of Orciatico and the view extends up to the mountains. There is an excellent local restaurant, bar, post office and shop in the village within an easy walk.

The lovely town of Lajatico, birthplace of the tenor Andrea Boccelli is set in breathtaking countryside. The natural contours of the land have been used to create 'Il Teatro del Silenzio' where the singer holds a concert in July every year together with other internationally famous singers. This open air theatre, il Teatro del Silenzio, was built especially to host this annual event. The quintessential Tuscan countryside around Lajatico offers superb views and beautifully restored properties.

The house is located in Valdera in Central Tuscany between Pisa and Florence, this colourful landscape of rolling hills dotted with medieval villages, castles and lanes flanked with tall dark green cypress trees 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 civilisation. Here Andrea Boccelli was born and bred and it is in the heart of Valdera in Lajatico that the famous Teatro del Silenzio (the Theatre of Silence) where natural landscape creates a breathtaking setting and in the summer months some of the biggest names in opera come for a special performance. Casciana Terme has thermal waters and spa facilities and is a pretty town with piazzas and coffee bars serving the local wine. The città d’arte (cities of art) include Volterra, San Gimignano, Palaia and Florence.

This house is also listed together with a neighbouring house as La Ninfea (here).

Distances: Lajatico 5 km, Volterra 15 kms, San Gimignano 30 kms, Pontedera (trains) 45 mins, Cecina (beaches) 45 kms, Pisa (airport) 55 kms, Lucca 60 kms, Siena 80 km, Florence 95 kms.