Villa Pieve Sangiovanni — 13th Century Historic Residence in Tuscany

Villa Pieve Sangiovanni is set among the picturesque hills of Val di Cecina, near the ancient borgo of Lustignano, at 390 meters above sea level. The 13th-century complex, once a parish church and pilgrim hospital, is today a unique historical residence where Tuscan heritage meets contemporary comfort.

The careful restoration preserved authentic stone walls, high ceilings with wooden trusses, and exposed beams. The central hall, once filled with prayer, is now adorned with a massive table carved from a single tree trunk and a striking suspended corten fireplace — an architectural statement connecting past and present. The space is organized around an inner courtyard, creating an atmosphere of secluded harmony and silence.

The interiors blend historic texture with modern aesthetics: elegant en-suite bedrooms, a spacious living room, library, billiard room, and a fully equipped contemporary kitchen. A separate wellness area with a heated indoor pool and Turkish bath transforms the stay into a ritual of restoration and inner balance.

The south-facing infinity pool, set on a separate garden terrace, seems to dissolve into the panorama of the Tuscan hills. The garden is a space of light and tranquility, where lines of cypress trees, vineyards, and soft rolling slopes create a naturally painterly composition. The roads of Bolgheri, the coast of Baratti and Populonia, and Tuscany’s historic towns are within easy reach, enhancing the cultural value of the location.

The architectural plasticity of Villa Pieve Sangiovanni resonates with the philosophy of the Gostev’s artistic dynasty — a dialogue of time, light, and form. Like the watercolor “Old Church”, transformed into a contemporary living space, painting unites past and present, creating a timeless emotional image.

Villa Pieve Sangiovanni is a place for those who appreciate history, silence, and the depth of landscape. Here architecture becomes an extension of nature, and the stay transforms into an experience of inner focus and aesthetic contemplation — a rare combination of cultural heritage and modern comfort.