Villa San Giovanni, Corazzano - San Miniato - Pisa

South of San Miniato, the river Egola winds its way through a broad valley flanked by wooded hills. Here, just outside the little village of Corazzano, sits this handsome, green-shuttered villa, full of Tuscan character. It’s just perfect for a group of eight guests, who wish to explore the cultural delights of Florence, Pisa and Siena – which are all within easy reach. For those who love to stay at home, the front door opens onto a shady terrace dotted with tables, chairs and benches. From here, steps lead down to lawns and your private pool, set in a sunny spot surrounded by olive trees.

On the ground floor of this typical Florentine villa is a large lounge area, an equally spacious dining room and a charming traditional kitchen, with an open fireplace. Follow the stone staircase up to the first floor and, as well as lovely views through the windows, you’ll find three large double bedrooms and one smaller room with two pretty daybeds, providing flexible accommodation for a mixed party. Look out for the ornately painted ceilings in some rooms, just one aspect of this villa that makes it a cut above.

Ground Floor

Lounge-Diner
Three sofas, two armchairs, table and chairs, sideboard, piano.

Dining Room
Table and chairs, dresser, two sideboards, decorative wood burner, two armchairs.

Kitchen-Diner
Fully equipped, table and chairs, two sideboards, fireplace, storage room, doors to garden.

Study
Desk and chair, two sofas, cupboard, fireplace.

Bathroom 1
Shower, sink, WC.

First Floor

Bedroom 1
Double bed (cannot be converted to twins), wardrobe, chest of drawers, dressing table with chair, bookcase, chair, storage chest.

Bedroom 2
Twin daybeds (cannot be converted to a double), chest of drawers.

Bedroom 3
Double bed (can be converted to twins), wardrobe, two chests of drawers, armchair, chairs.

Bedroom 4
Double bed (can be converted to twins), wardrobe, chest of drawers, rocking chair, two chairs, desk and chair, bookshelf.

Bathroom 2
Bath with handheld shower, sink, WC.

Our Thoughts
The villa has some lovely decorative features, including those ornately painted ceilings in some of the rooms and a beautifully tiled floor in another. It has also acquired a reputation for being very welcoming, with many previous guests remarking on the friendliness and hospitality of the villa owner. If you don’t feel like cooking yourself, she can arrange for a local chef to prepare a meal for you – the tiramisu comes highly recommended.

Notes
Four bedrooms. Two bathrooms. Gardens are fenced (not pet secure), but the pool is unfenced. The villa was part of an estate and there are other houses in the area, however there is a lot of privacy due to hedges and the secluded location of the private pool.
Parking - available next to the villa, plenty available

Pool
The pool is located in the lower garden, surrounded by paving and furnished with loungers, parasols and a pergola. The water can be accessed by internal Roman steps. The pool is cleaned with ozone and therefore chlorine free. Pool size: 10m x 5m, 1.6m deep, open from May to September, weather permitting.