Beautiful house (230 sqm) which sits gently on the Lunigiana hillside, built mainly on one level around a lovely courtyard, to make the most of the beautiful views from every direction. There are open living areas, a beautiful kitchen, a master suite and two further double bedrooms with an additional area downstairs, perfect for a chill-out zone and additional sofa beds for extra adults or children, with a study.

The house is entered through the courtyard and into a lovely open living space, with high ceilings and open wooden beams, stone fireplace and terracotta floors. Through a typically Tuscan arch to the very well-equipped and arranged kitchen which has a useful utility area off. From the living area the house flows easily through to the master suite, with impressive en-suite with sunken bath and shower, and on the other side of the living space are two double bedrooms and a family bathroom. Downstairs is a spacious, sociable area used as a TV room which doubles as an overflow bedroom with plenty of space for extra guests. There is also a study area here, perfect for working from home. Also a 'cantina' storage room which holds the services and equipment for the swimming pool.

The garden is beautifully planted and landscaped to create defined zones for relaxing by the swimming pool (8m x 5m), or for taking in the views with an aperitivo, or to watch the sunset over an evening meal, with pizza oven and barbecue area. There are a number of separate seating areas both inside and out, making it is easy for this house to hold a large number of people whilst never feeling over-crowded.

Easy access on good roads and private gated driveway. All mains services. Gas central heating throughout. Train station in walking distance.

The local town of Monzone has a number of shops and services and, importantly, a train station which is within walking distance. The town of Fivizzano (10km) has a central cobbled piazza and is often referred to as the Florence of Lunigiana. The bustling town hosts many cultural events over the summer with concerts in the piazza and reenactments of medieval parades. With its musical heritage the town also attracts international musicians during its annual music festival. There is a hospital, shops and restaurants in the town. In the other direction, towards the sea, is Fosdinovo (20 km), a walled town dominated by a stunning Malaspina Castle dating back to the fourteenth century. The town is famous for embroidery on precious linen and Pope Francis’s robe was embroidered by the ladies of Fosdinovo. The town overlooks the beaches of the Versilia coast and it is reached by a scenic road which meanders through the olive groves above the market town of Sarzana. Nearby (5 km) is the elegant town of Equi Terme, famous for centuries for the natural warm spring waters, now a spa and wellness retreat.

Lunigiana is a magical part of Tuscany. The rolling landscape is liberally sprinkled with castles of Medici or Malaspina vintage but for lovers of the coast the sea is only 30-40 mins. The golden sandy beaches around Lerici and the pebble coves of the Cinque Terre are ideal for swimming and sailing in the summer while the snow clad mountains offer skiing in the local resorts during the winter months and are each a short drive away. 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: Monzone (trains) 1.5km, Equi Terme (spa town) 4km, Fivizzano 10km, Aulla (autostrada) 15km, Fosdinovo 20km, Lerici (beaches) 40km, Cinque Terre (UNESCO World Heritage Site) 45km, Lucca 90km, Pisa (airport) 90km, Parma (airport) 100km.