Rustic farmhouse to renovate for sale in Palaia – Pisa Hills

Historic 417 sqm Tuscan farmhouse between Pisa and Florence, featuring 400 sqm of farm outbuildings to restore and 15 ha of arable land and olive groves. Ideal for a luxury residence or agriturismo. General Description: Nestled among the rolling Pisa hills, just minutes from the medieval villages of Palaia and Peccioli and 50 km from the Tuscan coast, this historic 417 sqm farmhouse offers an unparalleled opportunity. Accessed via an 800 m white-gravel lane lined with cypress trees, the property comprises two attached units—one restored in the 1990s and one awaiting renovation—plus 400 sqm of agricultural outbuildings. The estate sits on 15 ha of gently sloping land planted with 400 olive trees and arable fields, complete with a natural spring. Interior Description: The updated wing features on the ground floor a covered loggia, spacious living room with fire-pit, kitchen, bathroom and laundry. Upstairs are two bedrooms, a bathroom and two panoramic terraces overlooking the hills. The untouched wing retains original stone walls, exposed beams and terra-cotta floors, with ground-floor multipurpose rooms and an upper-floor apartment shell ready for your custom layout. Exterior Description: Surrounding the farmhouse, 400 sqm of stone outbuildings await conversion into guest suites, events space or additional living quarters. The 15 ha of land rise gently across olive groves, vineyards and fields, with woodland fringes and a year-round spring. A majestic cypress-lined drive culminates at the courtyard, creating a dramatic sense of arrival. Main Features: Total built area: 417 sqm Two residential units: one renovated, one to renovate Agricultural outbuildings: 400 sqm to restore Land: 15 ha (arable and 400 olive trees) Natural spring: yes Loggia and terraces: yes Utilities Details: Water: municipal supply and private spring Electricity: connected Gas: LPG system installed Internet/phone: variable coverage Uses and Potential: Perfect as a bespoke luxury villa, a boutique agriturismo or a working estate for olive oil and wine production. The outbuildings allow expansion of guest accommodations or farm operations, while the spring ensures reliable irrigation. Local Real Estate Market: In the Pisa hills, 400+ sqm farmhouses needing full renovation trade between € 1 200 and € 1 600 per sqm, rising to € 1 800 per sqm for prime panoramic locations. Demand for countryside retreats and agritourism conversions has grown by 10 % in the past two years. Tourist and Historical Information: Palaia and Peccioli are medieval hilltop villages with historic churches and towers. Nearby Castelfalfi hosts a renowned golf course amid vineyards and olive groves. The UNESCO-listed Val d’Orcia, San Gimignano’s towers and the thermal baths of Bagni San Filippo lie within easy reach, as do the beaches of the Tyrrhenian coast. Distances: Palaia village: 5 km Peccioli: 10 km Castelfalfi Golf Club: 8 km Pisa Airport: 42 km Florence Airport: 65 km Pisa city: 50 km Florence city centre: 65 km Livorno port: 70 km Tyrrhenian beaches: 50 km Pontedera railway station: 30 km