8 bedrooms country house, 450 m²

Fosciandora, Lucca (province)

Garfagnana

Immersed in the greenery of the Garfagnana, we find this truly beautiful property consisting of a farmhouse and converted former barn, completely renovated and habitable, with a an elegant rustic flavour.

The main building is set on three levels used as 2 rentable homes:

First floor, accessed via a paved courtyard, consists of a kitchen, living room, two bedroom spaces and bathroom;

The unit on the lower level is comprises of a living room with fireplace, kitchen, two bedrooms and two bathrooms;

Each of these two apartments have independent external entrances but are also interconnected with an internal staircase leading to the basement;

Basement; accessible by an internal spiral staircase and from the outside, we find cellars, also renovated, with ancient elements used for wine and olive oil production it presents itself as a small museum.

Former barn, this structure is set on two levels:

ground floor could be called a ‘rustic loft' apartment consisting of an entrance/sitting room, a large open-space living area with kitchen area and dining area which looks on to the living room with its cast-iron fireplace.

This space has direct access to a lovely covered terrace from which you can enjoy a wonderful view of the Garfagnana. There is one bedroom with a balcony and bathroom;

This entire floor has a the beautiful exposed wooden roof and rustic finishes combining rustic and modern detailing together creating a contemporary fusion of styles.

The basement consists of a garage with driveway access, various rooms used as a cellar, workshop, boiler-room and laundry, as well as an area in which habitable rooms have been created.

Externally the property is accompanied by several pleasant paved relaxation spaces, furnished with outdoor sofas and chairs. The former barn has a covered area which houses a large table suitable for outdoor dining, while the other building boasts the original wood-fired oven for pizza and bread which can serve the outdoor eating area;

There is a stone path that leads to the swimming pool with wooden solarium area, used by the guests using the apartments;

Land; included in the sale are 4.5 hectares of land on which there is also a private water source and public mains.

The property is surrounded by green spaces, close to a pleasant stream and accessible to trekking paths, ideal for spending moments of total relaxation.

The property is easily reachable via a public road and is located a stone's throw from the village of Ceserana and ten minutes by car from the town of Castelnuovo in Garfagnana.

The property is would lend itself to being used for a tourist/accommodation type business or simply inhabited as a large family.