3 bedrooms house, 95 m²

Filattiera, Massa-Carrara (province)

Lunigiana

In the quaint village of Ponticello, we are selling a one-of-a-kind home: the TOWER HOUSE, a stone house steeped in history and culture. The tower house is a historic building constructed according to criteria that made it solid, sturdy, and impervious to attack. The entrance is from the main square of the village via an exclusive and private staircase. The stairs lead to the terrace overlooking the square below. On this floor, there are two rooms with vaulted ceilings. The stairs lead up to the second floor, where the house is located. The entrance to the house is through a hallway that leads to the kitchen, living room, and two bedrooms: one double and one single. The bathroom is also on this floor. A spiral staircase leads to the third floor, where there is a large, open space with windows overlooking the entire surrounding village. The ground floor houses the cellar. Access to this property is pedestrian only. It is currently habitable. Heating is provided by a natural gas boiler. The windows are aluminum with single glazing. It's a unique property, perfect for those who can forgo some comforts but still want to have a piece of medieval history as their home. Parking is located about 200 meters outside the village walls. Ponticello: a small village along the Via Francigena, all stone, arches, and tunnels; the flowers and green leaves are sudden splashes of color; when the sun peeks out, it seems more dazzling here than elsewhere. A constant play of light and shadow makes the views even more evocative; the atmosphere is split between a rural feel, evoked by the carts and tools left on display, and the elegance of ancient sandstone portals with rectangular piers and Ionic capitals. This setting has provided the backdrop for one of the most beautiful and fascinating medieval reenactments, the village festival and quot;I Mestieri nel Borgo. and quot;
This village is just 5 minutes from the Pontremoli highway exit, and the sea and the Cinque Terre are just 35 minutes away. The cities of Parma and Pisa are an hour's drive away.