Superbly restored character property set in a small picturesque village and accessed from the cobbled village lane. Set in a quiet and tranquil village with a small piazza at the entrance with parking (free) and cobbled lanes that meander up through the village to the stone houses.

Casa Chantal is accessed in to the vaulted fitted kitchen with doors opening onto the covered portico with ancient columns opening onto the large terrace (50 m sq), living room also with vaulted ceiling, three bedrooms, hall, bathroom and separate WC . The accommodation extends to 145 sqm.

The house has central heating and a cantina for storage. Beautifully restored maintaining many of the original features including exposed stone, ceilings and terracotta floors. The terrace has lovely views to the hills.

The property is ideal for those looking for a quiet location 'away from it all' and offers excellent opportunities for hill walking along the paths that criss cross the surrounding countryside. The property is accessed along a country lane that leads to the small hamlet. A village with restaurant is (2 km) and a town, Barbarasco, set on the banks of the river Magra offers a selection of shops and restaurants, schools, chemist and one of the best cheese shops in the area is nearby. Good walking trails and a host of farm restaurants serving excellent local, specialities are ready to be discovered.

The villa is on the edge of a small village in the Lunigiana hills, only 10 kms from Aulla where there is an autostrada exit, a train station, supermarkets and shops. There are numerous country farm restaurants to discover nearby, serving local specialties and excellent walking trails abound. The small town of Barbarasco is close, set on the banks of the river Magra, and offers a selection of shops and restaurants, schools, chemist and one of the best cheese shops in the area.

Lunigiana is a magical part of Tuscany. 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. 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 airports of Pisa, Parma and Genova are just over an hour away.

Distances: Barbarasco 8 km, Aulla (autostrada, supermarkets) 10 km, Lerici (beaches) 30 km, Cinque Terre 40 km, Viareggio 60 km, Lucca 80 km, Pisa (airport) 85 km.