Tuscany, Pisa, Lajatico, Italy

Character Tuscan farmhouse with lots of potential in a lovely panoramic location in the municipality of Lajatico , set in over 5 acres of land.

Lajatico is a charming picturesque village among the rolling hills of Pisa province. It has become popular thanks to the Teatro del Silenzio, an open air amphitheatre, where, each year, the tenor Andrea Bocelli, holds his renowned concerts. The town also provides all necessary services such as bars, restaurants, bakery, butcher, post office, bank etc.

Just 45 minutes from Pisa international airport, as well as from the coast, 20 minutes from the amazing Etruscan town of Volterra, 30 minutes from Castelfalfi golf course, one hour from Lucca and one hour and half from the amazing city of Florence.

The house is easily accessible via a short piece unpaved road in perfect condition It comes with living space of 320m2 spread over two floors. One half of the building requires a complete renovation and one half needs works to be upgraded and personalised and it is composed of: a spacious room currently used as storage which can be converted into a big living room with bathroom (there are already the pipes and sewage), a wide open space kitchen/dining-room and open stairs leading to the first floor which comprises, a sitting-area, 3 bedrooms (one of the bedroom has air conditioning) box-room and bathroom.

The house boasts typical Tuscan style features such as exposed stone on the outdoor walls, beamed ceilings and terracotta floors.

The house is dated and needs works to be upgraded.

All utilities are connected with mains water, 3 Kwatt solar panels, pellet burning stove and LPG gas tank.

In the attic space there is a 1000 litre water tank as an extra source.

Outside the house boasts a charming wood burning oven.

The sale includes a huge 400m2 ruin on two levels which could be converted into a guest house.

There are 2.2 hectares of land with 50 olive trees, little vineyard and arable land. There is a water cistern collecting rain water from the roof. The 360 degree panoramic view is breathtaking.

This is a perfect solution not only as second home but also as permanent residence thanks to its private location but at the same time its closeness to facilities.

The estate has a great potential: it would be possible to combine the 2 halves of the farmhouse, and create a unique villa with living-area downstairs and sleeping area upstairs, as well as a B&B business or it is also possible to create 2 separate semi-detached houses which can provide spacious living for one family, or can be rented as well.

REFERENCE: 248680