Casa Lavanda, hillside restored Villa near Londa, 40 mins south east of Florence €1,575,000

This well restored and spacious Tuscan Villa has terracotta floors, original beams and lies in 8 acres of wild flower – covered meadows. Enjoying panoramic views, the house is private and secluded. The property is approached up a tree-lined avenue from a typical Tuscan country white road and stands at 600 meters above a pretty village just north of Florence.  The estate enjoys excellent views over the Sieve valley and the surrounding hills.

The lay-out comprises 4 double bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 4 large living rooms, dining room and a fully-fitted kitchen.
An independent apartment is reached via a south-facing terrace with vine-covered pergola,  consisting of a living room with adjacent fully fitted kitchen. A stone staircase leads up to two double bedrooms and two bathrooms. Both bedrooms have French doors to the garden.

Close to the house is a 12m x 6m swimming pool with shade provided by cherry and walnut trees. There are walnut, fig, apricot and cherry trees and a profusion of lavender, rosemary and thyme in an easily maintained garden. There is ample storage and work space in outside cantinas and sheds. It is understood that further accommodation could be created out of a Othered structure close to the House house.

Shops & Restaurant  10 minutes  , Florence and A1 entrance 45 mins , Pisa 1.5 hours