Limone, Calci - Pisa and Valdera

Set on an estate that produces olive oil and surrounded by olive groves, this single-storey contemporary villa located above the small town of Calci delivers simplicity and all the relaxation you could want from a holiday in Tuscany. It also puts a couple of Italy’s cultural highlights on your doorstep – Pisa is just 10 minutes’ drive and Lucca about twice that. Which means you can pop in and out of these spectacular cities and go beyond their well-beaten tourist tracks. In fact, when it comes to days out, you’ll find an array of options within reach, whether you prefer smaller places like Vinci, the birthplace of Leonardo, or the grandeur of Florence. Alternatively, the beach is just half an hour away at Marina di Pisa.

Limone’s three en-suite bedrooms make the living easy, whether you’re a family or small group of friends. Several rooms and the shaded terrace share extensive views across Calci and the wide valley beyond. Yet, on the lower terrace around your private pool, tucked into the slope and sheltered beneath a large oleander hedge, you will feel happily secluded.

Ground Floor

Lounge-Kitchen-Diner
Sofa, two armchairs, coffee table, dining table and chairs, fully equipped kitchenette, fireplace, two doors to garden.

Bedroom 1
Double bed (cannot be converted to twins), wardrobe, two chairs, small table, door to garden.

En-suite Bathroom
Shower, sink, WC.

Bedroom 2
Double bed (cannot be converted to twins), wardrobe, chair, door to garden.

En-suite Bathroom
Shower, sink, WC.

Bedroom 3
Twin beds (cannot be converted to a double), chest of drawers, two chairs, door to garden.

En-suite Bathroom
Shower, sink, WC.

Laundry
Fully equipped.

Our Thoughts
We really like this straightforward villa, which puts the accents in all the right places. It might be modern but traditional touches, such as the wood beam and terracotta-tiled ceilings, and its location among the olive groves ensure a lovely atmosphere. With Calci’s shops just a walk away, you can count on fresh bread for breakfast and stress-free home catering; and Limone’s proximity to Pisa, a lively university city as well as world-renowned cultural gem, is a treat. The pool and its terracotta terrace are a great space for unwinding.

Notes
Three bedrooms. Three bathrooms, all en-suite. Air conditioning is available in the bedrooms. Pets are not allowed by the pool.

Please note that the access road to the property is paved, however the last 100 - 500 m (after the gate) is a gravel steep road with a very tight bend. We recommend a high clearance vehicle and an experienced driver or to park just after the gate.

Pool
The good-sized pool has internal steps to enter the water at one end and ladder steps at the other. It is surrounded by a terracotta-tiled terrace on three sides, which is furnished with sunloungers and a parasol. The pool area is fenced.
Pool size: 11m x 5m, 1.5m deep. Open from mid May to late September, weather permitting.