Spacious, detached five bed villa (300 sqm), set in a panoramic location with wonderful west facing views, with a large terrace to take advantage of the lovely sunsets.

The villa is set between the towns of Licciana and Bagnone. The ground floor is entered into an entrance hall then into a light and airy open, double living room and to a well-equipped large kitchen/ dining room and there is also a separate utility room. Upstairs are is a master bedroom with dressing room and private shower room, as well as a further two double bedrooms and a modern family bathroom. Of particular note is the large, panoramic terrace on this level with outstanding, open views. Upstairs to the top, attic level there are a further two large rooms, with some area of limited height, which have been used as occasional bedrooms.

The road access is good and there is a short driveway with a private, gated entrance (electric gates) to private parking. The outside areas are well tended, and there is a lovely open portico as you approach the house. The garden area is mainly flat, at around 1,300 sqm, so around a third of an acre. Useful garden shed. Perfect for a swimming pool (subject to planning). There is an air of peace and tranquility with the fabulous views.

All modern services: gas central heating, solar panels, underfloor heating.

The village is set between the pretty Lunigiana towns of Bagnone and Licciana Nardi, on a quiet road with outstanding views. There is an easy walk to a beautiful stream for paddling and cooling off from the hot summer sun.

Bagnone is a charming medieval town dominated by a castle and a cobbled piazza is ideal for watching the local town life go by while sipping a cappuccino in one of the many cafès. A river runs through the middle of the town and cobbled lanes with interlinking archways and restaurants are hidden under the stone vaults. Shops offering local produce and the backdrop of the mountains make this a particularly pretty town in the area. 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 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 in the summer. 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: Bagnone 7 kms, Licciana Nardi 7 kms, Aulla (supermarkets, autostrada, trains) 15 kms, Lerici (beaches) 40 kms, Cinque Terre 45 kms, Lucca 90 kms, Pisa (airport) 100 kms.