House with great character, fully restored with internal stone, in an ancient village borgo with fabulous views of the Apuan Alps.

The expansive accommodation, covering 300 sqm, has been restored to a good standard, and there is still potential to continue the restoration in some parts of the building. The entry to the house is through a stone, vaulted passageway into a pretty garden courtyard with a panoramic view.

From the front door there is a kitchen which you can eat in, fully laid out in a quirky, traditional style, a sitting room with space for dining table and chairs and also a bathroom. From the entrance a staircase leads up to the first floor where there is another reception area, currently used as a library or reading room, with an open fireplace, three bedrooms, one of which is used as a study, and a bathroom. A terrace leads off the library. There is also an attic room with terrace, with potential for further restoration. Also a large cantina.

The land area covers 4000 sqm.

Close to the village is the town of Fivizzano. Fivizzano is a medieval walled town with a central cobbled piazza and 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 and a number of shops and restaurants in the town.

Set in a prime position in a open countryside above Licciana Nardi and within easy distance of both Fivizzano and Aulla, this is a perfect location. Licciana Nardi is a town in the Taverone valley with 13th century pedestrian street flanked with local shops. Central in the town is the Piazza del Municipio which hosts the 16th century Malaspina castle and many festivals such as the Chestnut Festival in the autumn. There are also a bank, schools, restaurants and medical facilities. The nearby village of Monti has a castle on the hill above and offers a good selection of amenities.

Lunigiana is a magical part of Tuscany. The rolling landscape is liberally sprinkled with castles of Medici or Malaspina vintage but for lovers of the coast the sea is only half-an-hours’ drive away. There is breath-taking scenery and you simply feel a huge sense of well-being radiating from the sunshine, glorious countryside, delicious food and wine, kind and friendly locals and most importantly, from the sense of tradition and community among people that is rarely seen in modern day life.The golden sandy beaches around Lerici and the pebble coves of the Cinque Terre (UNESCO World Heritage site) 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 each around an hour away.

Distances: Licciana Nardi 7 kms, Fivizzano 10 km, Aulla 14 kms, Lerici (beaches) 35 kms, Cinque Terre 45 km, Lucca 90 kms, Pisa (airport) 95 kms, Florence 160 kms.