Villa for sale in Vecchiano, 56019, Italy

Not far from Pisa, in an open and sunny position, this historic villa with guesthouse is embellished by a beautiful garden with peculiar trees, brushes and a 9 × 5 m swimming pool. The villa has been fully rebuilt with eco-materials and the current project foresees three ample bedrooms. A small olive grove, a fruit orchard and 2.0 ha of agricultural land complete the property.
The nearest town (3km; 5’) offers all the necessary services and the property allows quickly visiting many of the most interesting towns of Tuscany, such as Pisa, Lucca, Forte dei Marmi, San Gimignano and Florence. The Tuscan coastline is roughly 20 minutes away by car.
The most convenient airport is Pisa (10km; 20’), followed by the others in Tuscany (Florence, Grosseto). Milan and Rome, while a bit further, are nonetheless quick and easy to reach.

Description of the buildings

The manor villa (400 sqm – 4,304 sqft, 3 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms) dates back to the early 19th century. The building, laid over two floors, was fully rebuilt in 2019 with certified eco-materials and is currently in builder’s finish so to give the buyer ample freedom to fulfill its needs. The anti-seismic structure with steel cage has no walls inside, having the shape of ample open space. Current project foresees the following internal layout:
- Ground floor: Ample entrance room with portico (30 sqm), living/dining room, kitchen, ample relax area with sauna, Turkish bath and relax tub;
- First floor: Three ample bedrooms with en-suite bathroom (60 sqm each). The three rooms all have access to the beautiful loggia (30 sqm), while the central one boasts a private balcony on the rear (7 sqm).
By varying the project, one could build up to 5 bedrooms inside the building.

The guesthouse (136 sqm – 1,463 sqft, 1 bedroom and 2 bathrooms), fully rebuilt and inhabited by the owner, is made up of entrance room, ample living room with fireplace, kitchen, bathroom and master bedroom with walk-in closet and en-suite bathroom (16 sqm).

Exteriors

The buildings are surrounded by a convenient 1,500-sqm garden with a fountain and enclosed by a hedge running all around, with an opening closed by an automated gate. A 9 × 5 m swimming pool is placed in front of the villa, right beyond the entrance gate.

Right in front of the villa a garden (4,300 sqm) with computerized irrigation has been carefully landscaped and houses trees and brushes of different and unique species.
Here is a list of brushes and aromatic plants planted in the garden: Laurus nobilis, Myrtus communis, Teucrium fructicans, Agapanthus africanus, Arbutus unedo, Callicarpa bodinieri, Corylus avellana, Echinacea purpurea, Echium fastuosum, Gaura lindheimerii, Hosta fortunei hyacinthina, Iris germanica, Lantana camara, Lavandula angustifolia, Lavandula dentata, Muscari armeniacum, Myrtus communis, Nerium oleander, Osmanthus fragrans, Pennisetum orientalis, Perovskia atriplicifolia, Phormium atropurpureum, Phormium tenax, Rosa bonica, Rosa iceberg, Rosa prostrata, Rudbeckia hirta, Sarcococca ruscifolia, Salcia leucantha, Solanum rantonetti, Strelitzia alba, Strelitzia regina, Viburnum lucidum, Viburnum tinus, Westestringia fructicosa, Zanthedeskia aetiopica.
Here a list of timber trees planted in the garden: Arbutus unedo, Ceratonia siliqua, Cupressus sempervirens, Gingko biloba, Juglans regia, Lagerstroemia indica, Morus alba, Olea europaea, Osmanthus fragans, Prunus serrulata, Punica granatum, Quercus ilex, Quercus pubescens, Tilia cordata, Malus pumila, Prunus dulcis, Prunus persica, Punica granatum, Citrus limon, Citrum paradisii, Citrus sinensis.

We then find an olive grove (1,600 sqm – 58 trees) capable of producing roughly 200 liters of oil per year and a fruit orchard (1,600 sqm – 60 trees): Apple trees, pear tree, plum trees, apricot trees, walnuts, pomegranate, peach trees, orange trees, lemon trees, tangerine, mulberries, medlars and Isabella grapes. Right next to the olive grove there are 3,300 sqm of land covered in lavandula officinalis.

The property is completed by roughly 2.0 hectares of agricultural land.

Closest towns and cities

Town with services (3km; 5’), Pisa (13km; 20’), Viareggio (18km; 20’), Lucca (25km; 30’), Forte dei Marmi (33km; 30’), Livorno (35km; 35’), Montecatini Terme (49km; 35’), San Gimignano (96km; 1h 30’), Florence (97km; 1h 20’), Volterra (104km; 1h 25’), Siena (160km; 1h 50’)

Closest airports

Pisa Galilei (10km; 20’), Firenze Peretola (87km; 1h), Grosseto Baccarini (166km; 1h 45’), Bologna Marconi (170km; 1h 50’), Perugia San Francesco (252km; 2h 40’), Milano Linate (271km; 2h 50’), Milano Malpensa (325km; 3h 25’), Roma Fiumicino (336km; 3h 30’), Roma Ciampino (380km; 3h 50’)