Charmingly restored Tuscan village house with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms as well as large terrace with stunning views.

This character village stone house (168 sqm) has been restored to a high standard using local materials such as a hand-made chestnut wood kitchen, marble sink and work surfaces, terracotta floors and chestnut wood doors and window frames. The property is entered off the village lane near the entrance to the village, and comprises: kitchen with large fireplace, Carrara marble sink and worktops and hand-made chestnut units, light double-aspect living-room / diner with french doors opening to a large terrace with magnificent views of the Apuan Alps and valley. Downstairs there is also a double bedroom and bathroom with shower. Upstairs, there are a further two double bedrooms - both with walk-in wardrobes and one with ensuite. There is a further bathroom with an unusually-shaped built in bath, separate shower and twin sinks. A utility area with plumbed washing machine completes the upstairs. Accessed from the outside village lane is a cantina (cellar) for storage. There is free parking along the lane approx. 50m from the property and also a free car park for the village.

There is a bakery in the village and only 3kms away, down the hill in Codiponte, is a bar, grocer shop and butcher. There is also an excellent restaurant 3 kms away in the village of Monte de' Bianchi which is renowned in the area for its food, own wine and beautiful views.

Distances:

Monzone with train station, bank, shops, restaurant approx. 5km

Aulla with motorway access approx. 20km

Beach at Lerici approx. 45km

Pisa airport approx. 100km

Casola in Lunigiana is a small town set on the hill above the Aulella river with the houses huddled around its central stone tower. Famous for its stone statues that date back to the Neolithic age and are thought to be gifts to the moon Goddess. There is a selection of shops and restaurants in the town, a chemist and in the neighbouring village a train station with direct trains to Lucca. There are beautiful views to the Apuan mountains and cobbled lanes lead from the town to the river.

Lunigiana (pronounced Loonee-janna) is a magical part of Tuscany starting with its name the ‘Land of the Moon’. 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 but for lovers of the coast the sea is only half-an-hours’ drive 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 wellbeing radiating from the sunshine, glorious countryside, delicious food and wine, kind friendly locals and most importantly, from the sense of tradition and community amongst 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 in the summer while the snow clad mountains offer skiing in the local resorts during the winter months and are each a short drive away. The area is criss-crossed with marked footpaths for walks to the hills and mountains. The airports of Pisa, Parma and Genova are all within an hours’ drive.