Set amongst chestnut groves, this delightful stone property has been restored maintaining all the original character. Charming, private and peaceful. Beautiful land of 5 hectares (12 acres).

The property is in a private location and accessed along a short track. The house was restored by the current owners and is on two levels with an open plan living room-dining-kitchen with open fireplace and wood fired stove on the ground floor; there are two bedrooms and a bathroom with shower on the first floor - the bedrooms have wood beamed ceilings. A main feature of the property is the stone flagged courtyard off the living area with outbuilding hosting a portico with summer kitchen and pizza oven, ideal for outside dining. There is a further outbuilding used for garden tools and storage on the land. The land extends to over 50,000 sqm (around 12 acres). The house offers a very private setting and is full of character.

The Valle del Verde (Green Valley) lives up to its name and is a beautiful area with sweet little villages dotted over the green landscape. The medieval market town of Pontremoli (with motorway and train station) has excellent restaurants and shops and a beautiful cobbled piazza and castle. The Apennine ridge of Logarghena famed for its wildlife and beautiful walks can each be reached in 15 minutes, The ancient town of Pontremoli has been built between two rivers as an expansion of the central castle. Wherever you look you will find elegant palazzos with internal courtyards overlooking the river. The cobbled lanes leading up to the castle are flanked with stone houses and interlinking arches. The twin arched roman bridges are the gateway on either side of the town. Pontremoli has a good selection of shops and restaurants, a theatre, hospital and the famous Castello which houses a museum. The central Piazza della Repubblica has traditional cafès where you can mingle with writers as the town hosts the most important book prize in Italy. Don't miss the imposing white marble Cathedral and colourful street market on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

The walking trails in this region are spectacular and the Apennine ridge of Logarghena, famed for its wildlife and beautiful views, can each be reached in 15 minutes. Cycling is very popular too.

Lunigiana is a magical part of Tuscany. The hills that encircle Lunigiana create an intimate and relaxed atmosphere whilst the blend of the mountains and sea are extremely inviting to those who enjoy the outdoors. The rolling landscape is liberally sprinkled with castles of Medici or Malaspina vintage and for lovers of the coast the sea is only half-an-hour away. Lunigiana is special and has been likened to a magical kingdom. It is not only the breath-taking scenery with its abundance of medieval castles but you simply feel a huge sense of well being radiating from the sunshine, glorious countryside, delicious food and wine, kind friendly locals and most importantly, from the sense of tradition and community among people here that is rarely seen in modern day life. 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 a little over an hour away.


Distances: Pontremoli (supermarket, trains, autostrada) 10 km, Lerici (beaches) 50 km, Parma (airport) 80 km, Lucca 100 km, Pisa (airport) 100 km.