Villa Pan 14 - Tuscany. Italy
Villa Pan 14 - Tuscany description
La Villa springs from the structure of an old
farmhouse dating back to the eighteenth century which, thanks to the
care of the current owners, has been restored to new and brilliant life. Also perfectly located to enjoy Andrea Bocelli's
summer concert at the nearby "TEATRO DEL SILENZIO" honorary President: the tenor Andrea
Bocelli. Its pleasant hillside location allows it to dominate the
beautiful panorama over the expanses of olive trees that cover much of
the property and which produce an excellent extra virgin olive oil. The
farmhouse has been completely revisited following a accurate design that
has perfectly combined tradition and modernity and which responds to
specific choices of functionality and of sophistication at the same
time. The renovation has been implemented, in fact, in accordance with
the principles of green building and eco-sustainability, characteristics
which contribute to significant energy saving and improve the
livableness of the environment in full ecological respect. The
architectural choices of the restoration, however, have followed the
classic spirit of the best Tuscan tradition, in fact, externally, the
open-face walls are in stone while, inside, the spacious rooms of the
living area, all facing on to the garden, are connected by arches with
vaulted ceilings (terracotta tiles and iron girders) and have fine
natural terracotta floors. All the rooms have been lightened with
luxurious furniture, whose design is inspired by refined modernity, and
the furnishings are simple and elegant with touches of country chic
inspiration, in perfect harmony with the pastel shades of the walls, and
with fine decorative details that enrich every corner of the house,
creating a warm and hospitable atmosphere. Another highlight of this
beautiful house, in which the standards of quality and comfort attain a
rare excellence, is the fully equipped fitness area with whirlpool tub
in the centre from where, thanks to the large windows surrounding it,
guests can admire the beautiful panorama all around. From La Villa,
hidden from view yet only a few metres away from the centre of Chianni,
guests can easily get to the many destinations of great artistic and
cultural interest, like the Tuscan towns of Pisa, Lucca, Florence, San
Gimignano, Volterra and Siena, and also to some of the famous spas in
the vicinity, like Casciana, Uliveto and Montecatini, as well as the
beautiful beaches of the Livorno shore and of Versilia.
The
property is situated 500 m from the centre of Chianni, a village of
medieval origin in the Parco dell’Alta Valdera, a hilly region rich in
chestnut woods, vineyards and olive groves in the centre of Tuscany, in
the south-eastern part of the Province of Pisa, bordering on the town of
Volterra and near the Provinces of Siena and Florence. Chianni, a
convenient reference point for guests for shopping and various utility
services, is easily accessible from both the north and the south thanks
to the A1 motorway and from the Pontedera exit, about 26 km away, of the
trunk road linking Florence, Pisa and Livorno (SGC FI-PI-LI). For those
wishing to travel by train there is also an important railway station
at Pontedera with direct connections to Florence and Pisa. The airports
of the region are very close, Pisa being 40 kms away and Florence about
80 kms away. There are also many tourist resorts close by: the many old
charming rural villages in the vicinity, the main art cities of the
region and the attractive coastal resorts of Versilia.
Interior
The three-storey house is set on two levels on
sloping ground, with direct entrance from both the ground floor and the
basement. The main entrance on the ground floor opens into the living
area composed of a large lounge with satellite TV and fireplace, a
dining room and a modern, fully equipped kitchen with central island.
The rooms have French windows that allow access to the furnished outside
areas. The lounge leads to the fitness area equipped with whirlpool
tub, Turkish bath and chromo-therapy shower, completely surrounded by
large windows facing the garden. The floor is completed by two toilets
one of wich for disabled people. The sleeping area on the first floor is
composed of two twin bedrooms (with joinable beds) with ensuite
bathroom with shower and four double bedrooms (one with king size bed)
with ensuite bathroom, three with shower and one with shower and tub.
And finally, on the same floor, is a cosy reading room. A spiral
staircase, situated to one side of the fitness area, leads down to the
basement, also with separate entrance, composed of a double bedroom, a
bathroom with shower, a functional kitchenette and the laundry.
Park
The property covers about 30 hectares divided
between the olive grove and a thick wooded area composed of oaks and
holm oaks and dotted with footpaths. The park around the house, about 3
hectares, is fully fenced-in and equipped with alarm; here areas of lawn
bordered by colourful aromatic bushes, fruit trees and olive trees
alternate with paved areas. Near the kitchen is a small vegetable garden
with a wide range of herbs to enhance the typical Tuscan dishes
together, perhaps, with the good oil produced by the farm and next to it
is the patio with the sitting areas. The outdoor dining area, in front
of the kitchen, is protected by a brickwork gazebo complete with pizza
oven and brick barbecue, the ideal place for cookouts in the company of
friends, immersed in a peaceful and friendly bucolic atmosphere.
Finally, to ensure space for meditation and outdoor relaxation, two
sitting areas, furnished with sofas and armchairs, have been set up in
front of the French windows of the living area.
Swimming Pool
The completely enclosed, rectangular-shaped,
infinity pool occupies the furthest terrace of the property through a
specific design choice, setting it in a private position, with sun all
day long and looking out over the enchanting country and wooded panorama
against the backdrop of Volterra. About 80 m from the house, it is
reached via a driveway paved with faux antique stone and then a flight
of steps preceded by a gate for child safety. The pool is lined with a
blend of assorted iridescent green-brown mosaics which, with the border
of nut-coloured travertine, confers a delicate and more natural shade
of green to the water, creating a perfect harmony of colour with the
surrounding vegetation. The pool measures 7 x 14 m with a constant depth
of 1.5 m and has a ladder for access to the water. The pool runs on a
new cleaning system which uses small doses of clhorine and has both
internal and external lighting. The solarium area is paved in stone and
is bordered by fragrant, colourful cushions of lavender and rosemary and
is furnished with elegant sunbeds. There is a hot and cold water shower
and a minibar. The pool is open from the last Saturday in April until
the first Saturday in October.
Location and distances
Casciana Terme 8 km, Lajatico 14 km, Volterra 37 km, Uliveto Terme 38
km, Pisa 48 km, San Gimignano 49 km, Lucca 56 km, Montecatini Terme 60
km, Firenze 81 km, Viareggio 82 km, Siena 93 km
Pets
Yes
Handicap
No
Sleeps:
14
Bathrooms:
7
(6 with shower, 1 with shower and tub, 2 services (1 for disabled people). En suite bathroom: 6)
Bedrooms:
7
(4 doubles, 1 double with king size bed, 2 twins with joinable beds)
Half bathroom:
2
Fenced-in property:
Yes
Height above sea level:
285 m
Check-in
Saturday from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Check-out
Within 10:00 AM
Security deposit
1,500.00 €
Security deposit payment
Credit Card guarantee
- Property Type
- Villa
- Bedrooms 7 Bedroom , Sleeps 14
- Bed types
- (4 doubles, 1 double with king size bed, 2 twins with joinable beds)