Opis:

ITALY, TUSCANY, PISA, SAN MINIATO

This beautiful apartment in an old restored hilltop borgo is in the centre of Tuscany only 40 minutes from Florence, Pisa and Lucca with several small medieval villages nearby.

A little gem of 60 sqm with lots of outside space. Private gates from the piazza lead to the front door - its unique terrace & French windows to a lovely private 110 sqm garden: both with seating.

Its elevated garden/patio enjoys stunning views of olive trees, a glimpse of the pool & hills. A large tree forms a natural parasol.

Superbly renovated with terracotta tiles, chestnut doors/windows and old exposed beams. The front door opens into an open plan airy room in Italian style: incorporating stylish and comfortably furnished dining, sitting and kitchen areas.

Shared pool, piazza with seating and gardens (lots of space) have long-ranging views of the surrounding countryside.

Allocated parking space. Secure entry gates.

You can sit and sip a glass of wine from the local vineyards in the garden or on the patio. A delightful place for a relaxing stay or holiday.

The apartment has been very successfully rented for several years and there is a property manager on site.

Nearest Airport : Pisa or Florence at 30km
Nearest Train : San Miniato Basso & others at 5km
Nearest Motorway : Montopoli Val d'Arno & San Romano 4km
Nearest Beach : Viareggio/Forte dei Marmi/& Local ones at 40km
Nearest Bar/pub : La Serra 1km
Water park at Cecina 40km
Nearest Restaurant : La Serra (La Gioconda/excellent) 1km

The restored borgo is in central Tuscany in an idyllic setting with many interesting villages/towns nearby. Walks in surrounding vineyards/olive groves. The pool overlooks the hills of San Miniato only 15 min away, medieval art treasures & weekly market, shops, ice cream; excellent restaurants en route, in the surrounding countryside. La Serra (4 min) has simple facilities & a special restaurant with garden tables under gazebos. Easy travelling visit Florence (local train); Chianti; Lucca (& the coastal resorts seaside Viareggio, Forte dei Marmi and the Cinque Terre), Pisa, The Etruscan Coast and Volterra- only 40 minutes. San Gimignano and Siena an hour - the little town of Vinci 20 minutes away - birthplace of Leonardo - has an interesting museum with working models. There is plenty to do: an ideal location for an enjoyable holiday for one/two couples, friends or a family. 15 minutes from FI-PI-LI autostrada. Nr Province of Florence border. This is real Tuscany.

Other Activities: Lovely drives/walks, local villages, restaurants. Nr tourist sites: San Miniato/Florence/Pisa/Lucca/San Gimignano/Siena/Volterra/Vinci/Two Coasts

Excellent local good-value restaurants

Gourmet special: The famous San Miniato Truffle Fair usually takes place at the end of November - and all the local restaurants serve truffles from September onwards - they are wonderful! During this time especially, it is also possible to purchase wine direct from the vineyards. The apartment is only 15 minutes from San Miniato. Come and sample the real Tuscany.

In September and October there are wine festivals to celebrate the new vintage - the olive picking starts and often continues into December. The local produce throughout the year is luscious - shopping (from markets, alimentare or supermarkets) actually enjoyable - and cooking no hassle: the ingredients are so good and the apartment has a well equipped kitchen with cooker hood, window and French windows to the interesting garden view.

This apartment is a resale but there are a few other apartments in the borgo for sale from the developer, details on request.