Set in the Lunigiana hills of northern Tuscany, in total privacy and seclusion and with the most breathtaking open view, this independent private villa is offered in immaculate condition. Exceptional quality is apparent throughout with beautiful stonework and exquisite craftmanship on display, featuring the local materials of chestnut wood, oak, terracotta and granite.

The ground floor of the house offers a warm and inviting reception room with a classic open fireplace which leads to a cosy study opening to a charming terrace with comfortable seating. There is a fully-equipped kitchen and open plan dining area, with double doors leading out to a large terraced eating area and to an outdoor kitchen with traditional wood-burning pizza oven and grill and with stone sink and marble worktop. A full guest bathroom and cloakroom complete the ground floor layout.

Upstairs there are open-beamed ceilings, which add rustic charm to each of the four large double bedrooms and stylish modern en-suite bathrooms. All bedrooms are en-suite and have stunning views of the property and surrounding area, including the Carrara mountains and the eleventh century Castello d’Aquila. The two front master bedrooms feature double doors which open out to the spectacular, uninterrupted views of the Carrara mountains. Bedroom Three has beautiful views across the swimming pool to Castello d’Aquila – the Eagle’s Nest Castle. Bedroom Four, with two single beds, overlooks a terrace and herb garden.

The villa is set in approx 4 hectares (around 10 acres) of private land comprising a beautiful landscaped garden, olive groves and woodland. It is approached along a private driveway with imposing electric gates and there is ample parking. The large salt-water swimming pool (10m x 5m) is perfectly located to make the most of the stunning view and there is a wonderful stone built pergola which offers an elegant focal point and welcome shade around the pool area.

The property is in the heart of beautiful countryside with the larger town of Fivizzano just 7 kms away. Often referred to as the Florence of Lunigiana, this medieval walled town is both beautiful and practical with supermarkets, restaurants and coffee bars. The bustling town hosts many cultural events over the summer with concerts in the piazza and reenactments of medieval parades and with its musical heritage the town also attracts international musicians during its annual folk music festival. There is a hospital, shops and restaurants. The rolling landscape is liberally sprinkled with castles of Medici or Malaspina vintage and for lovers of the coast the sea is only just over 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 Tuscan towns of Florence, Lucca and Pisa make great day trips to take in the art and architecture treasures, or just to soak in the italian life, and the coastal towns of Pietrasanta, Viareggio and Portofino are perfect for an aperitivo in the sunshine. Importantly, the airports of Pisa, Parma and Genova are each just over an hour away.

Distances: Fivizzano 7 km, Aulla (motorway and trains) 15 km, Lerici (beaches) 30 km, Cinque Terre 40 km, Lucca 90 km, Pisa (airport) 95 km.