3 Bed Villa for sale
Pontremoli, Lunigiana, Tuscany, Italy
Full Description
Restored stone cottage (120 sqm) with sweet outbuilding (44 sqm) set in an enchanting woodland above the lovely ancient town of Pontremoli. The cottage benefits from wonderful views from the pretty, stone terrace.
The main cottage has a good living room, with wood burning stove and with an impressive gallery above and with glass doors which open onto a large terrace, with great views. There is a well laid-out kitchen and bathroom with shower, and large double bedroom. Upstairs there is an attic bedroom and an attic store room. Additionally there is an independent outbuilding with a bedroom/living room/small kitchen studio and bathroom with shower. The accommodation is all in good condition, nicely restored and together comprises three bedrooms, two bathrooms as well as lovely living space and a great terrace.
The land is a pretty, sunny hillside with terrific views. Below the house is a 'cantina' (storeroom) with impressive vaulted ceiling which could possibly be used as additional accommodation. There is an outside pizza oven on the terrace, close to the front entrance and the private garden is around 200 sqm with a possibility of installing a small pool, subject to planning.
Private parking. There are good, well-made stone pathways through the garden to the property, with outdoor lighting. The house is easy to access, on a good road, and there is an autostrada exit at Pontremoli which gives very good access to the beaches, skiing, Lucca, Florence, Parma and Pisa airport.
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 easily. The ancient town of Pontremoli has been built between two rivers as an expansion of the central castle and 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 annually the most important national book prize. Don't miss the imposing white marble Cathedral and colourful street market on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
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 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 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 (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 a little over an hour away.
Distances: Pontremoli 7 kms, Lerici (beaches) 40 kms, Cinque Terre 60 km, Parma (airport) 90 km, Lucca 100 kms, Pisa (airport) 100 kms.
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