Beautiful Tuscan manor house, from 1894, with a magnificent terrace, land, outbuilding and wonderful views in the Lunigiana area of Tuscany. The house is presently arranged so it can be used as a lovely family home with ample guest accommodation, or it can be used as two independent units, perfect for home and rental options. In total there are seven bedrooms and five bathrooms, and plentiful, elegant living space.

The entrance is through a heavy, wooden 'portone' door and into a large hallway. There is a nicely fitted country kitchen with separate dining room and a large, impressive living room, opening onto terrace, with frescos on the walls and a fireplace, full of character with original antique terracotta floors. Also on this level are three bedrooms and bathroom. A striking feature of the property is the large, stone-flagged terrace of 100 sq meters, which is a perfect place to enjoy lunches in the sunshine and from which to take in the wide countryside view.

On the second floor is another large hall and another living room and a kitchen/ dining room with fireplace and with a breakfast area and a utility room. Also, four bedrooms, two with private bathrooms, and another bathroom with shower. Beautiful wooden floors throughout this floor.

On the lower level are original, stone vaulted 'cantina' (store rooms), with cobbled floors, wine cellar, a 'taverna', a bathroom with shower and the boiler room. Garage.

The accommodation is a total of 440 sq meters plus the basement level of a further 310 sq meters.

Outside as well as the wonderful terrace there is a covered porch with barbecue and perfect for sociable gatherings. There is also a large outbuilding (85 sq meters) and a small further stone outbuilding. The land is over 7,000 sqm (around 1.75 acres). There is plenty of space for a swimming pool (subject to planning).

The house was restored partially in 2005 and again in 2015 and is now presented in excellent condition throughout. The main features of the property have been retained, giving an air of light and space with a relaxed elegance combined with rustic features.

The specification of the property will now include new roof, PV panels/solar panel and new central heating system.

Easy car access and gated, private parking for several cars.

Situated close to the town of Pontremoli (10 km) in the hills above Filattiera in the centre of the area of Lunigiana. Take time to discover the old town centre where you will find some lovely restaurants and local amenities including banks, supermarkets and a weekly market. There is also a train station in town and sport facilities. Close by, you can visit the delightful town of Filetto and Bagnone. Meander your way through the entire town where you will find every street is linked to a stone passage or bridge. Filetto is best enjoyed in the month of August when it opens its doors and hosts the annual medieval festival where all the villagers are dressed up and re-enacting a bygone age.

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 half-an-hours’ drive away. There is breath-taking scenery and you simply feel a huge sense of well-being radiating from the sunshine, glorious countryside, delicious food and wine, kind and friendly locals and most importantly, from the sense of tradition and community among people that is rarely seen in modern day life.The golden sandy beaches around Lerici and the pebble coves of the Cinque Terre 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 all within an easy drive.

Distances: Villafranca (shops, supermarket, train station) 10 kms, Pontremoli (train station, autostrada) 10 km, Filetto 10 km, Bagnone 15 km, Lerici (beaches) 40 kms, Lucca 90 kms, Parma (airport) 90 km, Pisa (airport) 100 kms, Florence 150 kms.