3 bedrooms house, 500 m²

Fivizzano, Massa-Carrara (province)

Lunigiana

Beautiful, fifteenth century stone built monastery with courtyard and land, all set in a superb position at the edge of a village with beautiful views to the castle and the mountains.

The property has been converted to offer a fully restored, character two bedroom house (approx 125 sqm) and a partially restored portion of the building (approx 350 sqm) which has new roofs throughout, a restored stone facade and beautiful wood flooring. This part is to finish and offers an excellent opportunity.

The property opens onto a large stone flagged courtyard with views and land below and to the side are olive and fruit trees (1500 sqm). There is further detached land totalling almost one hectare (10,000 sqm or approx 2.5 acres). There is a possibility of purchasing the property with the furniture. Gas central heating. There is a wood burning stove in the farmhouse kitchen.

The property is set in a lovely medieval village just 7 km from Fivizzano. Fivizzano is often referred to as the 'Florence of Lunigiana'. This medieval walled town is both beautiful and practical with supermarkets, restaurants and coffee bars. The bustling town hosts many cultural events over the summer with concerts in the piazza and reenactments of medieval parades and with its musical heritage the town also attracts international musicians during its annual folk music festival. There is a hospital, shops and restaurants in the town.

There are many great day trips to explore. Lucca is a beautiful Tuscan town protected by massively thick 16th-century walls, featuring some of Italy's finest medieval and Renaissance architecture, superb dining, antique markets, classical and rock music at the Lucca Summer Festival and with easy access to stunning nearby villas in the surrounding hills. The central Piazza dell'Anfiteatro in the centre is stunning. Pietrasanta is a historic medieval and artistic town in northern Tuscany sometimes called the City of the Artists or Small Athens for its marble studios and monuments. It is an important centre for working marble and was used as a marble source by Michelangelo. And, of course, the art and architectural treasures of Florence are a must.

The Ligurian coastline is within easy reach. The Cinque Terre (UNESCO World Heritage site) is made up of the five fishing villages: Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, Riomaggiore and the 18km of coastal walks along the old mule-tracks between them, the most famous of which is the Via dell’Amore. Just south of the Cinque Terre is Portovenere where you can catch a ferry to the Cinque Terre or to Lerici, swim at Byron’s Bay or visit one of the islands Palmaria, Tino or Tinetto. The villages of Lerici and San Terenzo, each with impressive castles, face each other across the Gulf of the Poets and Tellaro has been named as one of the top 100 most beautiful hamlets in Italy. Neighbouring Fiascherino is just as beautiful. In addition to being known as a seaside tourist town, Viareggio is famous for its Carnival in February and the Puccini Festival during July and August. So the Ligurian coastline offers endless possibilities for days swimming or sailing, or for catching a boat trip or for simply taking a 'passeggiata al mare' and sipping an aperitivo.

The Ligurian coastline is special and Lunigiana, the northernmost part of Tuscany, is magical. The rolling landscape is liberally sprinkled with castles of Medici or Malaspina vintage and the year round calendar of festivals offer wonderful local specialities to try in each of the ancient towns and villages. The airports of Pisa, Parma and Genova are all just over an hour away.


Distances: Fivizzano 7 km, Aulla (motorway and trains) 18 km, Lerici (beaches) 35 km, Cinque Terre 40 km, Lucca 90 km, Pisa (airport) 95 km.