Restored farmhouse in Penna overlooking Le Balze

Penna is a tiny hamlet on the hill of Terranuova, overlooking Le Balze: cliffs of sand and clay that turn orange at sunset. This early-nineteenth-century farmhouse occupies one of its finest spots.

A pine-lined drive leads to the house. The outdoor staircase rises to the loggia, which in summer becomes the most-lived-in room. Inside are the living room with beams and fireplace, a kitchen with wood-fired oven, four bedrooms and three bathrooms. The basement holds a wine cellar with racks, carved out of the old fermenting rooms.

The 25 m² south-facing terrace looks over a small vineyard and, beyond it, Le Balze. The one hectare of land also includes an olive grove and a stone outbuilding used for storage.

Terranuova's centre is eight minutes away, the A1 Valdarno junction twelve. Very popular with international buyers too.