5 bedrooms country house, 280 m²

Barga, Lucca (province)

The house is of approximately 280 m2, set on three levels and is part of a former palazzo within walking distance from the historic part of Barga.

Ground floor we find a arched door that leads into a hallway, where we find the staircase leading to the first floor. The hallway has two openings into the living/dining room with a wood-fired fireplace and a spacious kitchen which leads directly onto a terrace with pergola.

On the same floor, with separate access, there are two rooms for laundry and cellar.

First floor; consists of a large and bright hallway used as a reading /computer room, a room with a fireplace used as a study/sitting room , two bedrooms, a very large bathroom which has direct access from both bedrooms; going up the first flight of stairs on the landing there is a small toilet. with sink.

Second floor; loft spaces, has three beautiful and bright bedrooms and a bathroom, all with an exposed wooden roof adding character to this area.

Accompanying the building there is a beautiful hanging garden acceesible via an iron gate and enclosed by a stone wall. The terraced garden is on 2 levels with a surface area of ??approximately 400 m2. There are several shaded for relaxating areas, with a barbecue area and truly wonderful views of the historic centre of Barga.

In the garden there is a 30 m2 building ‘lemonaia' with a wood-burning pizza oven inside, which needs renovation, which could be used as an outdoor kitchen or study;

The property also includes a garage of approximately 25 m2.

Furthermore, approximately 1'300 m2 of land is included which is accessed from the kitchen terrace on the ground floor, the area develops along the bank of a stream, with a pleasant path in a cool shaded area, a small part is dedicated to vegatables and the remaining part it is covered by thick vegetation.

The house has been recently renovated with particular attention to preserving a historical flavour, many original details have been preserved such as the flooring, the entrance door and other details; the renovation works also involved the updating which is fuelled by methane gas. Both the fireplace on the first floor and the wood burner with forced ventilation in the ground floor sitting room provide additional sources of heat.

The property enjoys splendid views of Barga, the Duomo and the historic ‘Muro della Ripa', as well as the surrounding hills.