$395,540 HKD
(43,000 €)
3 bedrooms historic house, 120 m² Fivizzano, Massa-Carrara (province) Lunigiana
Lunigiana
Main Features
Description
Charming stone tower house in the heart of Lunigiana
Dominant view of the Apuan Alps – 120 sqm – Extremely interesting price
In the authentic heart of historic Lunigiana, in one of the most picturesque and panoramic villages of the Municipality of Fivizzano, we offer for sale a rare and charming stone house, a typical example of a medieval tower house, which has come down to us almost intact, without alterations that have distorted its original architectural identity.
The building is located in the village of Moncigoli, a small ridge village, sheltered and quiet, in a dominant position overlooking the surrounding valleys. From here, the gaze opens onto a scene of great beauty, embracing the Apuan Alps chain, the Lunigiana hills and the stone roofs of the ancient village. A place that immediately conveys a sense of peace, authenticity and suspended time.
We are facing the classic ideal home for a “buen retiro”: perfect as a winter refuge, thanks to the cozy rooms, the two fireplaces and the solidity of the stone masonry, but equally suitable for summer use, as a starting point for excursions, thermal baths, historic villages and nature trails. From Moncigoli, Equi Terme, Casola in Lunigiana, Fivizzano, the Passo del Cerreto, the Apuan quarries and countless panoramic trails are easily reached. There are so many places to explore that it would be impossible to list them all.
A unique house, the tallest in the village
The property has a truly unique characteristic: it is the tallest house in the village, second only to the church bell tower. This detail is not only symbolic, but gives the property exceptional brightness and unparalleled views. An elderly inhabitant of the place told that once it was known as “the house of the Captain”: a dwelling full of history and memory, which during the Second World War was used as a privileged observation point on the movements of the surrounding valleys. An anecdote that adds charm and character to a house that seems to have been born to observe the world from above.
Type and size
It is a terraced house on four levels, with a total area of approximately 120 sqm of usable space, arranged vertically, as is traditional in tower houses. A rather rare type for this area of Lunigiana and even more valuable because it is preserved in its original authenticity.
The internal layout follows a functional and suggestive layout: two rooms per floor, connected by a splendid internal stone staircase, with monolithic steps, which develops like a sort of vertical spiral, accompanying the gaze and movement to the last mansard level.
The main entrance is through a historic chestnut door, carved and embellished with original century-old bozzetti, which immediately introduces to the authentic atmosphere of the house. From here you access the staircase that connects all the floors, from the ground floor to the attic.
Brightness and views
One of the most valuable elements is the exceptional number of openings: as many as 17 windows, distributed on three free sides for the first three floors and on four sides for the last level. This guarantees bright rooms throughout the day and always different panoramas, which change with the seasons, with the light and with the weather.
From the top floor, the view is simply extraordinary: a 360-degree panorama that ranges from the ancient village to the two adjacent valleys, up to the majestic Apuan mountain range, the true protagonist of the scene.
Description of the rooms
Ground floor
The ground floor houses two premises with independent entrances, each with a window.
– The first premise is a large and charming room, ideal for being transformed into a tavern, study, creative laboratory or convivial space.
– The second is a more rustic room, usable as a cellar or storage room, equipped with a wood-burning oven and a practical under-stair room.
First floor
Here we find the living area, consisting of a kitchen and a living room communicating with each other, both accessible from the staircase. The rooms are well finished, welcoming and illuminated by four windows, which make this level warm and livable in every season.
Second floor
The main sleeping area houses a large double bedroom embellished with a marble fireplace and a French window leading to a narrow but long balcony, perfect for overlooking the village and breathing the hillside air.
From the double bedroom, you can access a small bedroom, ideal as a guest room or study.
The bathroom, located on the same level, is accessible from the staircase.
This floor enjoys five windows, which offer brightness and an extremely pleasant view.
Third floor (mansard)
Accessible via a steeper staircase, it is perhaps the most fascinating level of the entire house. Here you can find a large living room with fireplace and a large bedroom, both equipped with six windows in total.
It is a space still to be completed in the finishes, but rich in potential: an ideal place to read, write, study, meditate or simply enjoy the silence and the panorama. The feeling is that of being suspended between heaven and the mountains.
Construction characteristics
The house is made of stone masonry, with exposed wooden beams, consolidated floors and materials used in compliance with the original architectural language. It is a property that conveys solidity, history and authenticity.
Another relevant aspect is the full cadastral compliance: the deposited planimetry dates back to December 1939 and has remained unchanged, with a very low cadastral income, an element of great interest also from a tax perspective.
State of maintenance
At the time of purchase, in 1982, the property was in very poor condition. In the following years, important extraordinary maintenance work was carried out, including:
– consolidation of the floors
– renovation of plaster and flooring
– bathroom renovation
– installation of doors, windows and shutters
– installation of systems
– general interventions to make the dwelling decent and habitable
These works interested the first three levels. The fourth level needs the completion of the works, in particular the maintenance of the roof, the insulation and some internal finishes.
The house was inhabited until 2001 as a second home for holidays. The subsequent period of disuse has affected the general conditions, but with a contained expense, good will and passion, the property can quickly return to its former glory.
Context and quality of life
The village is quiet, authentic, inhabited by cordial and helpful people, without any coexistence problems. In the vicinity there are excellent restaurants, farmhouses, thermal baths, trails and historical monuments. It is the ideal place for those seeking authenticity, silence and beauty, far from mass tourist circuits.
Price
The whole is offered at an extremely accessible price: € 43,000, a truly rare figure for a property of this charm, size and potential, in the heart of the most authentic Tuscany.
A unique opportunity for those who dream of a stone house, rich in history, views and soul.
C.e. in definition
ref. 7065
euro 43000/00
Dominant view of the Apuan Alps – 120 sqm – Extremely interesting price
In the authentic heart of historic Lunigiana, in one of the most picturesque and panoramic villages of the Municipality of Fivizzano, we offer for sale a rare and charming stone house, a typical example of a medieval tower house, which has come down to us almost intact, without alterations that have distorted its original architectural identity.
The building is located in the village of Moncigoli, a small ridge village, sheltered and quiet, in a dominant position overlooking the surrounding valleys. From here, the gaze opens onto a scene of great beauty, embracing the Apuan Alps chain, the Lunigiana hills and the stone roofs of the ancient village. A place that immediately conveys a sense of peace, authenticity and suspended time.
We are facing the classic ideal home for a “buen retiro”: perfect as a winter refuge, thanks to the cozy rooms, the two fireplaces and the solidity of the stone masonry, but equally suitable for summer use, as a starting point for excursions, thermal baths, historic villages and nature trails. From Moncigoli, Equi Terme, Casola in Lunigiana, Fivizzano, the Passo del Cerreto, the Apuan quarries and countless panoramic trails are easily reached. There are so many places to explore that it would be impossible to list them all.
A unique house, the tallest in the village
The property has a truly unique characteristic: it is the tallest house in the village, second only to the church bell tower. This detail is not only symbolic, but gives the property exceptional brightness and unparalleled views. An elderly inhabitant of the place told that once it was known as “the house of the Captain”: a dwelling full of history and memory, which during the Second World War was used as a privileged observation point on the movements of the surrounding valleys. An anecdote that adds charm and character to a house that seems to have been born to observe the world from above.
Type and size
It is a terraced house on four levels, with a total area of approximately 120 sqm of usable space, arranged vertically, as is traditional in tower houses. A rather rare type for this area of Lunigiana and even more valuable because it is preserved in its original authenticity.
The internal layout follows a functional and suggestive layout: two rooms per floor, connected by a splendid internal stone staircase, with monolithic steps, which develops like a sort of vertical spiral, accompanying the gaze and movement to the last mansard level.
The main entrance is through a historic chestnut door, carved and embellished with original century-old bozzetti, which immediately introduces to the authentic atmosphere of the house. From here you access the staircase that connects all the floors, from the ground floor to the attic.
Brightness and views
One of the most valuable elements is the exceptional number of openings: as many as 17 windows, distributed on three free sides for the first three floors and on four sides for the last level. This guarantees bright rooms throughout the day and always different panoramas, which change with the seasons, with the light and with the weather.
From the top floor, the view is simply extraordinary: a 360-degree panorama that ranges from the ancient village to the two adjacent valleys, up to the majestic Apuan mountain range, the true protagonist of the scene.
Description of the rooms
Ground floor
The ground floor houses two premises with independent entrances, each with a window.
– The first premise is a large and charming room, ideal for being transformed into a tavern, study, creative laboratory or convivial space.
– The second is a more rustic room, usable as a cellar or storage room, equipped with a wood-burning oven and a practical under-stair room.
First floor
Here we find the living area, consisting of a kitchen and a living room communicating with each other, both accessible from the staircase. The rooms are well finished, welcoming and illuminated by four windows, which make this level warm and livable in every season.
Second floor
The main sleeping area houses a large double bedroom embellished with a marble fireplace and a French window leading to a narrow but long balcony, perfect for overlooking the village and breathing the hillside air.
From the double bedroom, you can access a small bedroom, ideal as a guest room or study.
The bathroom, located on the same level, is accessible from the staircase.
This floor enjoys five windows, which offer brightness and an extremely pleasant view.
Third floor (mansard)
Accessible via a steeper staircase, it is perhaps the most fascinating level of the entire house. Here you can find a large living room with fireplace and a large bedroom, both equipped with six windows in total.
It is a space still to be completed in the finishes, but rich in potential: an ideal place to read, write, study, meditate or simply enjoy the silence and the panorama. The feeling is that of being suspended between heaven and the mountains.
Construction characteristics
The house is made of stone masonry, with exposed wooden beams, consolidated floors and materials used in compliance with the original architectural language. It is a property that conveys solidity, history and authenticity.
Another relevant aspect is the full cadastral compliance: the deposited planimetry dates back to December 1939 and has remained unchanged, with a very low cadastral income, an element of great interest also from a tax perspective.
State of maintenance
At the time of purchase, in 1982, the property was in very poor condition. In the following years, important extraordinary maintenance work was carried out, including:
– consolidation of the floors
– renovation of plaster and flooring
– bathroom renovation
– installation of doors, windows and shutters
– installation of systems
– general interventions to make the dwelling decent and habitable
These works interested the first three levels. The fourth level needs the completion of the works, in particular the maintenance of the roof, the insulation and some internal finishes.
The house was inhabited until 2001 as a second home for holidays. The subsequent period of disuse has affected the general conditions, but with a contained expense, good will and passion, the property can quickly return to its former glory.
Context and quality of life
The village is quiet, authentic, inhabited by cordial and helpful people, without any coexistence problems. In the vicinity there are excellent restaurants, farmhouses, thermal baths, trails and historical monuments. It is the ideal place for those seeking authenticity, silence and beauty, far from mass tourist circuits.
Price
The whole is offered at an extremely accessible price: € 43,000, a truly rare figure for a property of this charm, size and potential, in the heart of the most authentic Tuscany.
A unique opportunity for those who dream of a stone house, rich in history, views and soul.
C.e. in definition
ref. 7065
euro 43000/00
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Details
- Property Type
- Historic house
- Condition
- Completely restored/Habitable
- Living area
- 120 m²
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Energy Efficiency Rating
- Reference
- 7065
Distance from:
Distances are calculated in a straight line
Information about Fivizzano
- Elevation
- 326 m a.s.l.
- Total area
- 181.12 km²
- Landform
- Inland mountain
- Population
- 7300
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Contact Agent
Studio Immobiliare Cardellini
Via Stradella, 11, Fivizzano, Massa Carrara
+39 380 3466867
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