Casa Majnoni

This house crowns a leafy hill near Montopoli Val d´Arno, where the landscape gently slopes down into the valley of the Arno. Guests will enjoy beautiful views of the surrounding countryside with fields and woodland. The setting is peaceful and private. The nearerst village is Marti (1 km) with a bar, food store and a restaurant. Pontedera (7 km) has a supermarket and train station with connections to Florence, Pisa, Livorno und Lucca. The main road (superstrada) is only 5 km from the house and will soon bring you to the famous art-filled cities or to the coast. Pisa is 35 km, Livorno 45 km and Florence 56 km away.

A narrow, gravel road (200 m) leads over the hills to the property. The house stands in a 2300 m2 garden surrounded by lawns. The lawn has several shady trees, garden furniture for sitting or lying outside and a pool. The simple exterior of the house hides pleasantly furnished rooms, a typical Italian understatement. Many typical details have been maintained when the farmhouse was renovated: a wide archway and smaller, pointed arch in the large hall on the ground floor; a rustic fireplace in the spacious kitchen; antique beams and terracotta floors with charming unevenness in some rooms. The warm colors of wood and terracotta blend well with the fresh paint on the walls. The kitchen is fully equipped and just as attractive as the other rooms. In the bathrooms great care has been taken in the choice of furniture and antique-style fittings. The three bedrooms (one with fireplace) offer beautiful views of the surrounding countryside. 

The most important art-towns of Tuscany such as Pisa, Florence, Lucca, Volterra are within easy daytrip distance. Also the smaller medieval towns such as Palaia, San Miniato, Vinci, Cerreto Guidi and the famous San Gimignano can all be reached within an hour or so. The Tyrrhenian Riviera with the long sandy beaches near Pisa, the wild rocky shores at Calafuria and the beach resorts of Livorno are only 40 minutes' drive away. Why not round off your day at the beach with a browse around the attractive seaside towns of Castiglioncello and Quercianella? Bathing is also possible in the cooler months: a 30 minutes' drive will bring you to the tiny spa town of Cascianca Terme. Those looking for a wellness break will enjoy the many facilities on offer in Casciana: thermal baths, fango, cosmetic and therapeutic treatments, acupuncture, solarium, massage, hydromassage and sauna.