Superb house with large, private courtyard, set in the beautiful countryside on the border of the Lunigiana and Garfagnana, offering elegant, spacious and flexible accommodation. The accommodation offers the potential for use as a large family home with three bedrooms and two bathrooms, or as two independent spaces perfect for home and rental options.

The house is just a few steps from the small village car park, down a wide cobbled lane and is approached through a pretty, private courtyard. Up a few steps to a covered loggia area, perfect for eating outside in the hot summer months. Once inside the history of the building becomes apparent with beautiful inlaid marble arches and original flooring, highlighted by the tall windows with stone surrounds which flood the rooms with light. This level is self-contained. It comprises large living room with fireplace, small kitchen which leads to outside dining area, two beautiful bedrooms with stunning views, and a spacious bathroom. Upstairs is light and spacious accommodation, which can be used independently or together with the lower floor as one whole house. It comprises a good, fitted kitchen with a dining balcony, a very large living room and through a stone arch is an exceptionally large bedroom, with lovely en-suite bathroom. It would be possible to rearrange this space to create one or two additional bedrooms if required. On the ground floor are three interconnecting cantina (store rooms), through green wrought iron doors, with stone vaulted ceilings. These offer additional potential.

Unusually this house features a lift (elevator) which connects all three floors.

There is a possibility of also purchasing land and a small stone barn near the property with potential to provide a nice garden and a garage.

The small town of Pieve San Lorenzo with pizzeria, shops and a station (trains to Lucca) and also a restaurant with a swimming pool is within a short 5 mins drive. Set on the border between Lunigiana and Garfagnana in the Tuscan hills with a nearby lake and trails into the mountains. The area is famous for the stone statues which date back to the Neolithic age and are thought to be gifts to the moon Goddess. Garfagnana is the valley which stretches west of Lucca and is characterised by hilltop villages and small towns with cobbled piazzas. Equidistant, and just 20 mins away, are the medieval market towns of Fivizzano and bustling Aulla with supermarkets, shops, motorway and train station.

Fivizzano a medieval walled town with a central cobbled piazza 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 its annual folk music festival. There is a hospital, shops and restaurants in the town. Lunigiana is a magical part of Tuscany with breath-taking scenery and an abundance of medieval castles. The sunshine, glorious countryside, delicious food and wine, kind and friendly people offer a perfect mix for a summer retreat or for year-round living.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. The airports of Pisa, Parma and Genova are all just over an hour away.

Distances: Pieve San Lorenzo (trains) 3 km, Fivizzano 18 km, Equi Terme 18 km, Aulla (autostrada) 25 km, Lerici (beaches) 45 km, Cinque Terre 50 km, Lucca 80 km, Pisa (airport) 100 km.