Tucked away, but just off the main piazza in the pretty 'centro storico' of the town of Bagnone, this is a wonderful home with two/three bedrooms, two bathrooms, full of charm, which was entirely renovated in 2008.

Presented in excellent condition throughout and of 135 sqm, the exposed stone, terracotta floors, heavy wooden beams and beautiful wrought ironwork give the house such warm, Tuscan character. The accommodation comprises an open-plan living/dining room with 'stuffa', a wood-burning stove and a beautiful built-in kitchen. On this level too are two good bedrooms, modern bathroom and an understairs cupboard. Upstairs is another living room which could equally well be used as a bedroom, with lovely fireplace and with bathroom and a balcony. Also a laundry room. Below is a cantina, a store room. Central heating (mains gas) and a stuffa, a wood-burning stove. All services connected. Plumbing and electrics were entirely replaced during the renovation. This is a village house with no garden, although there are plenty of green open spaces to enjoy and a lovely river which runs through Bagnone. The balcony is perfect to enjoy a coffee or an aperitivo in the sunshine.

Bagnone is ideal for watching the local town life go by while sipping a cappuccino in one of the many coffee bars. A river runs through the town and a fairytale castle is in a dominant position above. There are cobbled lanes with interlinking archways and restaurants hidden under the stone vaults, shops offering local produce and the backdrop of the mountains make this a particularly pretty town in the area. Perfect for an easy stroll. The medieval market town of Pontremoli (with motorway and train station) has excellent restaurants and shops and a beautiful cobbled piazza and castle. The Apennine ridge of Logarghena famed for its wildlife and beautiful walks can each be reached easily. The ancient town of Pontremoli has been built between two rivers as an expansion of the central castle and wherever you look you will find elegant palazzos with internal courtyards overlooking the river. The cobbled lanes leading up to the castle are flanked with stone houses and interlinking arches. The twin arched roman bridges are the gateway on either side of the town. Pontremoli has a good selection of shops and restaurants, a theatre, hospital and the famous Castello which houses a museum. The central Piazza della Repubblica has traditional cafès where you can mingle with writers as the town hosts annually the most important national book prize. Don't miss the imposing white marble Cathedral and colourful street market on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

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 but for lovers of the coast the sea is only half-an-hours drive away. Lunigiana is special and has been likened to a magical kingdom. It is not only the breath-taking scenery with its abundance of medieval castles but you simply feel a huge sense of well being radiating from the sunshine, glorious countryside, delicious food and wine, kind friendly locals and most importantly, from the sense of tradition and community among people here that is rarely seen in modern day life. 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 airports of Pisa, Parma and Genova are each a little over an hour away.

Distances: Bagnone on the doorstep, Villafranca (train station and supermarkets) 6 km, Aulla 15 km (autostrada), Pontremoli 15 km, Lerici (beaches) 35 km, Cinque Terre 40 km, Lucca 85 km, Pisa (airport) 90 km.