7 bedrooms palace, 600 m²

Chianni, Pisa (province)

PALAZZO BELLARIA

A Rare 17th-Century Tuscan Residence with Private Chapel
Chianni, Tuscany, Italy   •   Asking Price: €995,000
Website: https://palazzo-bellaria.netlify.app/

Imagine beginning a new chapter of your life in Tuscany, in a place where history is not something you visit, but something you live every day.
Set in the hills near the medieval village of Chianni, Palazzo Bellaria is a rare 17th-century historic residence combining architectural character, panoramic countryside views, flexible living spaces and a deeply authentic Tuscan atmosphere.
Originally built by Domenico di Marcantonio Bacci, Prior of Chianni and member of the historic Bacci family, the property still preserves the sense of a noble country residence shaped by centuries of local life, tradition and landscape.

A Different Way of Living
Tuscany has long attracted those in search of beauty, culture and a slower, more human rhythm of life.
Here, mornings begin with birdsong and countryside light. Days can unfold among olive trees, vineyards and medieval villages. Evenings are made for long dinners with friends, local food, a bottle of wine and views stretching across the Valdera hills.
Palazzo Bellaria offers something increasingly rare: the possibility of living in an authentic historic setting without giving up modern comfort and flexibility.

The Medieval Village of Chianni
The property lies close to Chianni, a charming medieval hilltop village in the heart of Tuscany.
Far from mass tourism, Chianni retains a strong sense of community and local identity. Its stone streets, traditional restaurants, small shops and historic churches offer the atmosphere many people imagine when they dream of living in Italy — but which is becoming harder to find in better-known destinations.
From the property and its grounds, the landscape opens across rolling Tuscan hills, cultivated fields, woodland and distant villages.

A Residence Steeped in History
Palazzo Bellaria immediately reveals its historic character through its architectural details.
Original terracotta floors, stone surrounds, timber structures, vaulted ceilings and distinctive ecclesiastical-inspired spaces give the property a sense of depth and authenticity that cannot be recreated in a modern building.
One of its most remarkable features is the private chapel, an exceptionally rare element in a private residence.
The chapel is decorated with frescoes attributed to the school of Maestro Tempesti, dedicated to the Holy Trinity and to San Donato and Santa Maura, patron saints of Chianni.
It is both an artistic and spiritual space, and one of the defining features of the property.
The grounds also include a large historic bread oven, still usable, which once served several families of the Bellaria community.

Flexible Living: Three Independent Units
Today, the Palazzo is divided into three independent residential units, each with its own entrance and private spaces.
This configuration offers unusual flexibility. The units can be combined into one large historic residence; used for multi-generational family living; retained as independent guest accommodation; partially rented to generate income; or used as a main residence with separate spaces for visitors, family or staff.
The property therefore works equally well as a private family home, a second residence or a lifestyle investment.
A further agricultural outbuilding also benefits from an approved project for conversion into an additional independent residential unit.

Fully Habitable and Recently Improved
The residential units are fully habitable and equipped with independent utilities.
The roof and façades were renovated in 2019, while two of the principal residential units underwent renovation works in 2015 and 2022 respectively.
These improvements were carried out while preserving the architectural character of the residence.

The Grounds and the Tuscan Landscape
The property is surrounded by gardens and cultivated land shaped by the natural slope of the hill.
Small vineyards, olive trees and fruit trees are arranged across traditional terraces supported by dry-stone walls, part of the rural landscape heritage that gives this area its unmistakable Tuscan identity.
The land is not simply ornamental. It remains productive and connected to the rhythms of the seasons.
Olive trees produce extra virgin olive oil, while the vineyard and fruit trees contribute to the feeling of a true country estate rather than a conventional villa with garden.
The terraced landscape, mature trees and open views create a sequence of outdoor spaces ideal for dining, reading, entertaining and simply enjoying the changing light throughout the day.

A Day at Palazzo Bellaria
Wake to the sound of birds and the first light over the hills.
Have coffee in the garden while the countryside slowly comes to life.
Walk among the olive trees and terraces, or drive into Chianni for breakfast and a conversation at the local bar.
Return for lunch outdoors, then spend the afternoon reading in the shade, working quietly in one of the historic rooms or simply enjoying a moment of reflection in the private chapel.
As evening approaches, open a bottle of wine and gather around a long table with friends.
The view changes with the light, and the landscape becomes part of daily life.
This is not simply a house in Tuscany. It is a way of living.

KEY FEATURES
• 17th-century historic Tuscan residence• Private frescoed chapel
• Frescoes attributed to the school of Maestro Tempesti• Three independent residential units
• Possibility to reunite the units into one large residence• Approved project for an additional independent dwelling
• Original architectural details• Terracotta floors
• Vaulted and timber ceilings• Historic bread oven
• Gardens and panoramic outdoor spaces• Olive trees, vineyard and fruit trees
• Traditional terraced land with dry-stone walls• Panoramic views across the Tuscan countryside
• Roof and façades renovated in 2019• Two main residential units renovated in 2015 and 2022
• Located close to the medieval village of Chianni• Asking price: €995,000

A Rare Opportunity in Tuscany
For buyers looking for something beyond the conventional Tuscan villa, Palazzo Bellaria offers a compelling combination of history, authenticity, flexibility and lifestyle.
A private chapel, centuries-old architecture, panoramic grounds and multiple independent living units make this property particularly suitable for those seeking a permanent move to Italy, a family retreat or a distinctive second home with genuine character.

“Palazzo Bellaria is not designed to imitate Tuscany. It is part of its history.”