Tuscany, Pisa, Lajatico, Italy

Beautiful Tuscan farmhouse, divided in two units: CASALE MARUSCA and CASA GIULIANA. The location is magnificent: on the top of a hill with an outstanding view over the rolling hills, just 1 km from the centre of Lajatico. Set at the top of a hill, with an outstanding view, this Tuscan farmhouse sits just outside Lajatico, in the centre of Tuscany. It can be purchased as a whole which offers excellent flexibility for home and rental income, or it can be purchased in part as it lends itself easily to be offered in two units. The property is large, and the accommodation is spacious at 560 sqm in total, so it would make an exceptional home in a wonderful location.

CASALE MARUSCA: This comprises most of the property and is spread over the ground floor and the first floor. It can be accessed by an independent external staircase or also by the same staircase from which Casa Giuliana is accessed. Part of the ground floor has been restored to create a huge living room with fireplace, a spacious kitchen/ living room and a bathroom. An internal spiral staircase connects this floor with the upstairs. Upstairs on the first floor is another spacious living room with panoramic balcony, dining room with kitchen, three bedrooms and two bathrooms. From every window in this wonderful farmhouse is a fabulous view over the hills of Lajatico. On the ground floor are also several 'fondi' (storerooms) which could provide additional accommodation. A detached 'capannone', a large storeroom, is currently used to store agricultural machines. There is easy car access and plenty of private parking. Casa Marusca sits within a total of 6 hectares (15 acres) of land, which comprises the hill to the front of the house with an olive grove, woodland and fields. There is plenty of space and magical spots and it would be perfect to install a swimming pool (subject to planning).

CASA GIULIANA: on the first floor of the building, accessed from an independent staircase, there is an apartment to modernise. It comprises a living room with a fireplace, kitchen with balcony, two bedrooms and a bathroom. This property could be transformed to a lovely, welcoming house, as it has considerable charm and historical detail. There is also a large garden. On the ground floor of the property are rooms which are currently used for storage.

The property can be sold as a whole or the two units are available separately. The location is one the most beautiful in the Valdera area, as it is close to the centre of Lajatico, it has easy access and is surrounded by beautiful rolling hills and with a 360 degree open view. The whole property a great option for use as a family home with the possibility an income from letting the separate self-contained units (Casa Giuliana and the ground floor of Casa Marusca). Casa Marusca has been totally renovated and all the systems are in excellent order so it is ready to live in. Casa Giuliana needs some modernisation work although all the systems are connected and it is all in good condition.

The farmhouse is located in Valdera in central Tuscany, close to Lajatico, between Pisa and Florence. The lovely village of Lajatico is a Tuscan beauty, with a pretty town centre set amidst the hills between Pisa and Volterra. The little town has two coffee bars, 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 and during this week music lovers come from all over the world to listen to the wonderful performances of Bocelli and other important international artists. Andrea 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 epitomizes 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. 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: Lajatico 1 km, Volterra 20 km, Pontedera (train station) 20 km, Castelfalfi (Golf and Spa Resort) 30 km, San Gimignano 35 km, Coast 40 km, Lucca 50 km, Pisa (airport) 50 km, Florence 80 km.