Villa with guest house for sale in the Tuscan hills

Brief description

Villa measuring around 439 sq.m in total, with 104 sq.m guest house, for sale in the hills 4.5 km from Pontedera. Ideal as a holiday home or small hospitality business, comprises 7 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms altogether, plus large, picturesque living spaces. Private garden of over 5000 sq.m, possible to build a pool.

Geographic position

Villa Toscana is situated in a quiet, secluded location at the gates of a small, medieval village on a hill, 5 minutes’ drive from Pontedera (4.5 km) with a panoramic view stretching over the Arno valley to Pisa.

The location is convenient and central in relation to Tuscany’s main historic centres: Pisa, Lucca and Livorno are around 30 km away and can be reached in less than half an hour’s drive, and Florence (50 km) and its airport in around 40 minutes.

The property is also ideal for those who love the sea, with the Tyrrhenian coast just 30 km away and the ability to reach some of Tuscany’s exclusive beach resorts, such as Viareggio (60 km), Lido di Camaiore (62 km) and Forte dei Marmi (70 km) in less than an hour.

The nearest airport is Pisa, 30 km away.

Description of buildings

Villa Toscana comprises the main villa, the old barn, now converted into a guesthouse, and a large storehouse.

The main villa

Built around an old viewing tower dating from the 18th century, it has a total surface area of around 439 sq.m, over two floors.

Inside there are currently two apartments with separate entrances, however, they are connected by an internal staircase and would be easy to bring back together.

The apartment on the ground floor has an entrance hall, a large living area with dining kitchen, the dining room, a spacious living room with fireplace, a glazed loggia/sitting room, a bedroom/study, a large utility room and a bathroom.

The other apartment is on the floor above, accessible via an indoor staircase and an outdoor spiral staircase, and is currently divided into a living room, kitchen, two bedrooms with en-suite bathroom and two further bedrooms with a bathroom.

The old barn/guest house

Next to the main villa with a total surface area of around 104 sq.m, on two floors.

The ground floor comprises a large living room with fireplace (kitchenette to be realized).

On the floor above there is the sleeping area, with two bedrooms and a bathroom.

Finally, there is a storehouse measuring around 40 sq.m.

State and finishing

Villa Toscana has been restored and is in excellent condition.

The exteriors are partly plastered and partly exposed brickwork; the interiors are rustic, with tiled floors and wooden ceilings.

The property’s architecture fits in perfectly with the hilly Tuscan landscape.

External areas

The property’s land is completely fenced in, with two gates.

It measures around 5475 sq.m, with part being used for a garden and part with a small, fertile olive grove.

If desired, it would be possible to build a swimming pool, upon obtaining the necessary planning permission.

Use and potential uses

Thanks to its excellent location, panoramic and secluded while at the same time not far from a small town with everything you might need, and central in relation to some of Tuscany’s main historic centres and to the sea, Villa Toscana would be perfect both as a second home or as a main residence.

The two separate buildings and the villa’s current layout as two apartments also make this an ideal property for a small hospitality business.

Distances and location

Tuscany - Italy

Neighboring regions: Umbria, Liguria, Emilia-Romagna, Marche, Lazio and Tyrrhenian sea

Main centers: Florence, Siena, Arezzo, Pisa, Lucca, Grosseto, Livorno

 

Characteristics: bathed by the Ligurian Sea in the north-central part and the Tyrrhenian Sea in the south,  has a predominantly green and hilly inland territory, rich in vineyards and olive groves, while the coast has mostly low and sandy beaches, except for some major promontories such as Argentario, Ansedonia, Punta Ala, Castiglione della Pescaia.

Located in Central Italy, Tuscany is one of the most popular and loved regions from tourists from all over the world, rich of famous historical centers and small and fascinating medieval villages (such as San Gimignano, Volterra and Montepulciano), with a territory rich in natural beautiful parks including that of Val d'Orcia, the Park of the Tuscan archipelago (with the islands of Capraia, Giannutri, Gorgona and Montecristo, part of the island of Elba and Giglio and the island of Pianosa), the Maremma Park and the many others that, along with the protected areas, helps to preserve intact the charm of this region.

 

Property offer: in Tuscany is possible to buy typical farmhouses brilliantly renovated, in the areas of Chianti, Valley d'Orcia, the Crete Senesi or historic mansions in the old villages and the sea of Forte dei Marmi, Camaiore Lido, Viareggio, Capalbio, Porto Ercole, Punta Ala, Orbetello, but also luxury apartments in historic centers of Florence, Siena, Lucca, Pisa, Cortona, Montalcino, San Gimignano.