Spacious, detached villa (200 sqm, over 2,000 sqft) with a magnificent terrace set in a very private position, amongst the olive groves, with far-reaching views over the hills to the mountains and towards the sea.

The house is on three levels, each with fabulous views. On the ground floor is a large open space living room with fireplace and kitchen opening onto a covered terrace, and a bathroom with shower. This space could be used as a studio flat for guests, or as an additional bedroom or a teenage room. There is also a laundry room. Upstairs is a large open plan living room with a well-equipped modern country kitchen which opens onto the spectacular panoramic terrace, perfect for eating 'al fresco' and enjoying the sunshine. There are also two good double bedrooms (one with a great walk-in wardrobe) and a bathroom with bath. On the top floor there is a large attic room with an en-suite bathroom and yet another excellent terrace from which to enjoy the view. The rooms are all light and bright and airy as the sunshine flows through.

The house is in very good condition and it is complete with services and central heating. Four bedrooms and three bathrooms and spacious living spaces. The flow to the terraces is a real feature of the property. Beautiful land surrounds the villa, on this sunny hillside, around 2,300 sqm (around half an acre) with olive and fruit trees and lawned areas. There is also a covered terrace for 'al fresco' dining, and a courtyard.

Set on the sunny hills of Podenzana, just a few minutes up the hill from the larger town of Aulla, with numerous restaurants serving the local traditional fare. Podenzana is a series of villages strung along the hill above the town of Aulla and stretching to the other side down towards Ceparana. Podenzana is famous for panigacci and there are numerous restaurants offering this speciality of a crisp pancake cooked in terracotta dishes over the embers of an open wood fire and served in baskets with cream cheese and a tray of assorted salami and Parma ham. Sandwich them together, eat with your fingers whilst sipping the local red wine.

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 a short hop 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 area is criss-crossed with marked footpaths for walks to the hills and mountains. The airports of Pisa, Parma and Genova are each just over an hour away.

Distances: Podenzana (excellent restaurants) 2 km, Aulla (autostrada, trains) 7 km, Lerici (beaches) 30 km, Cinque Terre 40 km, Lucca 90 km, Pisa (airport) 90 km.