15 bedrooms country house, 750 m²

Vecchiano, Pisa (province)

CLAIRE ESTATE-Immersed in the green hills of Pisa, in an easily accessible area, this ancient estate is for sale, restored maintaining the original architectural features typical of the Tuscan countryside. The estate for sale between Lucca and Pisa, set within a land of over 16 hectares, consists of three farmhouses, various outbuildings, a garage and a warehouse for a total of approximately 750 m2, as well as two swimming pools, and an artificial lake for collecting rainwater, populated by splendid water lilies. Upon entering the property you have the sensation of being immersed in the most uncontaminated nature; in fact, the estate is characterized by hilly terrain, mostly with crags of olive trees, fruit trees, oak, pine and holm oak woods, within which there are various paths where you can take pleasant walks, and is also crossed by a stream whose sound of water offers moments of well-being.The estate and the various buildings enjoy a view of the wide Serchio valley and the Pisan Mountains that separate Pisa from Lucca.The three farmhouses represent the rural life of the past; in fact, you can distinguish the large manor house, flanked by the farmer's house, as well as the original barn converted into a residential building.All the dwellings have been restored respecting the original architectural features typical of Tuscan country houses, through careful conservation of most of the original terracotta floors, the ceilings with wooden beams and bricks, the stone stairs and in the garden there are also two ancient wash-houses.The main villa rises on two levels above ground for a total of about 370 square metres. A convenient entrance on the short side of the house welcomes us and through an English-style glass door we enter the spacious living area, cleverly divided by furnishings and moved by a few steps to better delimit the uses of the various spaces. In fact, there is the formal dining room, with direct access to the pleasant outdoor veranda in the garden, two relaxation areas with an antique and important thermo-fireplace. From this area, a few steps lead to the large Tuscan-style kitchen, which also has a second access from the stairwell and connection to the formal dining room. A guest toilet completes this area. 
Going up to the first floor, a corridor leads to the five generously sized double bedrooms with splendid views of the surrounding nature, one of which has an en-suite bathroom, a single bedroom or study, two large bathrooms with shower.
The main villa is completed by an independent mini-apartment on the ground floor, consisting of a kitchenette, double bedroom with bathroom, very useful in case of service personnel, as it is also connected internally to the house. Separated by some splendid orange trees is the farmer's house. An old farmhouse, measuring approximately 245 sqm, which is divided into two flats and also has a large garage on the ground floor measuring approximately 25 sqm. Access to the smaller living unit is from the raised ground floor and is all on one floor. In fact, upon entering we are greeted by the living area with an open kitchen, through a hallway we reach the sleeping area consisting of two double bedrooms and a bathroom with shower. The larger flat, on the other hand, is on two floors above ground. The entrance is on the raised ground floor via a large livable terrace, which leads us to the living area, where there is a large living room connected to the kitchen with its own terrace.Via the stone staircase located on the right of the entrance you reach the first floor where there is the sleeping area consisting of 4 bright double bedrooms, two of which have double exposure and are large in size, a sitting room with a wonderful view and two bathrooms with shower.In the old barn, recovered for living purposes, a two-floor flat of approximately 60 square metres has been created, on the ground floor the living area with an open kitchen and on the upper floor a bedroom with bathroom.To complete the property we find some outbuildings and warehouses for approximately a further 50 m2, in addition to the two swimming pools, located in private positions and on lower terraces than those of the various homes, one of which is also equipped with a telescopic covering structure to be able to use the swimming pool even during the winter season.
Around the swimming pools, large sunbathing areas are surrounded by Mediterranean scrub plants.
The presence of two swimming pools could be optimal for anyone who also wishes to invest in an agritourism business with an area to dedicate to their main residence.
The property for sale on the hills of Pisa is the ideal investment for anyone who wants a place surrounded by nature, with a rural vocation, not too isolated and close to services and two of the most beautiful Tuscan art facilities: Lucca and Pisa reachable in less than 15 minutes by car.