Superb villa set in a private position at the edge of a small hamlet with beautiful views over the hills. The villa is set amongst the chestnut clad hills with stunning walks up to the mountain ridge or through the woods. A short drive down the hill is the 13th century town of Licciana Nardi with a selection of shops, restaurants and amenities. The town also has schools and a medical centre. The nearby village is dominated by a medieval castle overlooking the valley.

The villa is built on two levels with entrance to a large living area with a fireplace, good size kitchen, bathroom and a wine cellar on the ground floor;upstairs there are three large double bedrooms which each open onto a wide balcony, bathroom and a store room.

A pergola with pizza oven and room for a large table to spend those summer evenings barbecuing. There is land around the house of approx 5 600 sqm. The property is accessed along a private, gated drive to private parking.

Nearby, 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 (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 an hour or so away.

Distances: Licciana Nardi 3 km, Aulla (autostrada, supermarkets) 10 km, Lerici (beaches) 40 km, Cinque Terre 50 km, Pisa (airport) 95 km, Lucca 95 km, Florence 120 km.