A stunning character villa (300 sqm), with five bedrooms, restored by the designer owner with a blend of Tuscan rustic charm and contemporary finishes. Set in a beautiful position with open countryside views and within walking distance of a village with restaurant and cafe. The house centres around a wonderful stone-flagged courtyard which provides an ideal area to dine 'al fresco' and a sociable place to enjoy the sunshine, and there is a sweet little private chapel. With so many terraces, gardens and private areas, each tucked away, it is easy for this house to be full of life and yet it never feels over-crowded as it is so easy to find a secluded space. The perfection of the easy, relaxed styling and the well-designed spaces and connections makes this house a joy to settle into. In addition to the main house there is a self-contained cottage with a little living area, tiny kitchen and bathroom with a mezzanine double bedroom above.

Up a few steps from the courtyard is the impressive front door to a large farmhouse style kitchen with fireplace and double doors to a lovely terrace. A few wide terracotta steps lead to the gorgeous living room with big open fireplace with antique stone surround and steps down to a relaxing, peaceful area, with arched windows and lovely views. Such as easy space to relax in with high ceilings and exposed beams, this is just beautiful. The immaculate master bedroom suite features an en-suite bathroom and a private covered terrace. Another double bedroom has steps up to yet another exquisite bathroom and the third double bedroom has wonderful style and also has a bathroom. The lovely further single bedroom (or study), has direct access to a terrace with magnificent views.

There is a further room on the ground floor used as a laundry and for storage. Also a boiler room.

The property is presented in exceptional condition and it is connected to main services including underfloor heating and solar panels. It has been restored with the utmost care and attention to detail with quality materials, many reclaimed and re-purposed, mixed with high quality fittings. Easy car access on good roads and parking at the property.

A gate leads into the beautifully planned private garden with swimming pool, a charming stone outbuilding open to the pool with a fireplace and little summer kitchenette for outdoor dining. The land is approx 4,000 sqm (about an acre). Set within walking distance of an excellent country restaurant and coffee bar, with a small town with a good selection of shops just 2 km away.

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. The castle is linked to the baroque church by a covered bridge so that the nobles had direct access to prayer and dealings with the local priest. 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 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. 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 just over an hour away.

Distances: Licciana Nardi 6 km, Aulla (autostrada and train station) 10 km, Lerici (beaches) 35 km, Cinque Terre 45 km, Lucca 90 km, Pisa (airport) 95 km.