3 Bed Villa for sale
Casola in Lunigiana, Lunigiana, Tuscany, Italy
Full Description
Large, private and detached three bedroom villa (250 sqm) with a lovely garden, terrace and lovely views just above a pretty village. The villa is in a beautiful area with impressive electric gates and paved driveway lead down a paved parking area and garage. The house is fully detached house with a wrap-around balcony and it sits in a pretty garden. The rooms are large, ceilings are high and there is plenty of light which floods in through the big windows and the current accommodation is all on one level. On the lower level there is potential and scope for additional space. Any works in this area would not interfere with the existing living spaces and could be done at any stage, or these spaces could be used as they are for storage and garage.
The house is light and airy with high ceilings and big windows and the accommodation flows easily and is all on one level. Entering into the hallway, the kitchen is well equipped and holds a large table and chairs and there are wide doors on two sides which open onto a terrace. The terrace wraps around the house and can be accessed from garden steps, as well as directly from the accommodation and it is a perfect place to enjoy a sociable meal 'al fresco'. The hallway also opens onto the sitting room, where there are, again, high ceilings with large windows and lovely view. There is a central fireplace, air conditioning and access to the terrace. There are three good double bedrooms, all with high ceilings and big windows. Bathroom with bath and additionally a WC. Utility room, plumbed for a washing machine, with stairs down to the lower level.
The lower ground level is extensive and it is already connected with internal stairs. It consists of three large rooms and provides excellent potential for additional accommodation. The land surrounding the house offers views of the pretty village below. There is a paved path which leads directly down from the house to the village. The house is connected to all mains services and has wifi. There is air conditioning.
Within walking distance of a small village, in the area of Casola in Lunigiana, which is set on the hill above the Aulella river with houses huddled around the central stone tower. The area is famous for stone statues which 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 is a magical part of Tuscany with a blend of mountains and the sea which is 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-hours’ drive away. The golden sandy beaches around Lerici and the pebble coves of the Cinque Terre (a 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 all within an hours’ drive.
Distances: Casola in Lunigiana (shops and restaurants) 2 km, Fivizzano 15 km, Aulla 20 km, Lerici (beaches) 40 km, Lucca 80 km, Pisa (airport) 100 km.
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