3 Bed House for sale
Aulla, Lunigiana, Tuscany, Italy
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Charming, detached, stone house (120 sqm) set in a picturesque village with stunning views over the surrounding countryside and mountains. The property features a large terrace perfect for lazy afternoons in the sunshine and a private garden.
From the village parking area on the piazza, a short walk along the picturesque, cobbled village lane leads to the property. Entrance is to an open plan living-dining-kitchen with lovely fireplace and a big picture window, and there are steps to a large panoramic terrace. A spiral staircase from the living area leads down to a cosy corner with an armchair and wood burning stove, master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, second double bedroom and a bathroom with shower. There is a third bedroom in an alcove area, perfect for children or extra guests. Doors to a terrace with views and steps to the garden and a useful, characterful cantina, (store room) which has water connected.
The property offers character and bright accommodation in a friendly community, in an excellent location for the Ligurian coastline and within easy reach of all the art and architecture of Tuscany. The large terrace with outstanding view is just perfect throughout the sunny days and into the evenings for some special sunsets. It is easy to take a bus or taxi from the local train station of Aulla for the 10 minute drive to the village.
Aulla is one the largest towns in Lunigiana; it has a good selection of shops, supermarkets, medical centre, public transport and links to the motorway. The historic town centre is the site of a marble fountain built in the year of Italian unity and the 16th century fortress called La Brunella is perched on a hill overlooking the town. The fortress now houses the Museum of Natural History of Lunigiana. Enjoy the colourful market hosted in the town centre every Saturday morning.
Just a few kilometers up the Taverone valley is the town of Licciana Nardi with a 13th century pedestrian street flanked with local shops. Central in the town is the Piazza del Municipio, the 16th century castle and church and the piazza hosts 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. Lunigiana is a magical part of Tuscany. The hills which 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-hours’ drive away. The airports of Pisa, Genova (Genoa) and Parma are each an easy run on the autostrada, just an hour to each.
Distances: Aulla (supermarket, autostrada) 6 kms, Licciana Nardi 10 km, Lerici (beaches) 30 kms, Cinque Terre (UNESCO World Heritage site) 35 km, Lucca 80 kms, Pisa (airport) 85 kms, Florence 150 kms.
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