2 bedrooms house, 160 m²

Aulla, Massa-Carrara (province)

Lunigiana

Beautifully appointed detached stone villa with pool and magnificent views.

Set in 4 hectares of land, including olives, fruit trees and vines, the position at the end of a quiet lane offers peace and privacy. With character features throughout, the villa has been beautifully restored and lovingly maintained.

The house is partially furnished.

The property is entered from a charming, wisteria-covered portico, into the living room with impressive stone fireplace. Fitted kitchen-dining room with marble surfaces and sink. A washing machine is hidden away in a small utility space. Ground floor WC. Ground floor portico room, flooded with light, with an ensuite shower room and opening onto the garden.

Upstairs are two double bedrooms, both with ensuite facilities (1 with bath, one with shower), the first of which opens onto a large terrace with stunning views.

All the bedrooms have air conditioning.

Gas central heating, private water from well.

The swimming pool has terracing and beautiful views.

The property is set in a lovely spot, full of sunshine and with views across the hills to the Apuan mountains. There is a friendly local community and the old mule tracks linking the surrounding villages offer extensive marked trails to explore.

Set between Aulla (motorway, station and supermarkets) and Fivizzano. Fivizzano is a medieval walled town with a central cobbled piazza and it is often referred to as the Florence of Lunigiana. The bustling town hosts many cultural events over the summer with concerts in the piazza and reenactments of medieval parades. With its musical heritage the town also attracts international musicians during the annual folk music festival and there is also a famous food festival. There is a hospital, shops, supermarkets and restaurants in the pretty town.

Lunigiana is a magical part of Tuscany. The rolling landscape is liberally sprinkled with castles of Medici or Malaspina vintage and for lovers of the coast the sea is only a short hop away. The golden sandy beaches around Lerici and the pebble coves of the Cinque Terre are ideal for swimming and sailing. The area is criss-crossed with marked footpaths for walks to the hills and mountains and the views are stunning. The airports of Pisa, Parma and Genova are all just over an hour away.

Fivizzano (shops, supermarkets, restaurants) 12 km, Aulla (autostrada) 12 kms, Cerreto Laghi (skiing) 30 km, Lerici (beaches) 30 km, Cinque Terre (UNESCO WH site) 40 km, Lucca 90 km, Pisa (airport) 95 km.