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4 Bed Villa for sale

Casola in Lunigiana, Lunigiana, Tuscany, Italy

£214,408 *  [€250,000]

4 Bed Villa for sale

Casola in Lunigiana, Lunigiana, Tuscany, Italy

£214,408 *  [€250,000]

Property Details


  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Habitable space: 300 m2

Full Description


Unique, architect-designed, large detached house, full of light and space, with wrap-around balconies, set in the olive groves in the Lunigiana hills of northern Tuscany. With wonderful views from all angles, this spacious (300 sqm), detached house has easy car access to a private gated driveway. This striking villa is clad in stone and sits solidly in the middle of the olive groves. The main house is on two levels, whilst on the top level is a stunning roof top terrace. There is a large 'cantina' and garage area below.

The villa is entered to a large, open living area which is almost circular and is full of light and with a modern fireplace. A particular feature is the impressive spiral staircase which runs from top to bottom of the property. The kitchen is light and welcoming and also on this level are two double bedrooms, each with double doors to access a terrace. And a bathroom with shower. Upstairs is another living area with a huge expanse of glass to drink in the view, and on this level is the master suite, with a bathroom with whirlpool bath. This bedroom also opens to a large terrace. There is also a good study with its own private terrace.
Further up is a roof terrace, with panoramic view. A perfectly private spot for sunbathing. The basement level features an open double garage, store cupboards, and also a mini-studio apartment with a bedroom/ living room and bathroom. The house is in good condition throughout. All services connected. Central heating.

The land surrounding the property is of 1,700 sqm (a little under half an acre) which mainly consists of olive groves and woodland. The views are beautiful and there is a sense of peace and tranquility. Possibility of a swimming pool, subject to planning.

Situated close to the village of Casola in Lunigiana, a small town set on the hill above the Aulella river with the houses huddled around its central stone tower. Casola is famous for the stone statues that 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 of Pieve San Lorenzo is 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. 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: Pieve San Lorenzo (trains, pizzeria) 1 km, Fivizzano 15 km, Aulla 20 km, Carrara 35 km, Lerici (beaches) 40 km, Cinque Terre 50 km, Lucca 80 km, Pisa (airport) 100 km, Florence 150 km.

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