Pretty three bedroomed converted mill house, full of character and with a lovely garden, set on a stream with fabulous river swimming.

The property is accessed through a gated stone flagged courtyard with the front door, a garage and store room.

In the house there is a welcoming open-plan living room, with a feature wood-burning stove and lovely beamed ceiling, separated by a low stone wall there is a dining area with built-in bench seating, and a well-equipped kitchen. The open nature of this level makes it a relaxing, sociable space to be. Upstairs there are three double bedrooms and two bathrooms, with a lovely study area beneath a window overlooking the river. The rooms are light and bright and there is a spacious and airy feel. The views from every window are of the river or the countryside and there is a sense of calm and peace throughout, with the constant murmur of the bubbling stream.

There is a small integral garage and a good 'cantina' room for storage. Central heating. All services connected including a fixed telephone line for phone and wifi.

From the courtyard a few steps lead up to a lovely vine pergola with long wooden table and seating beneath in the shade and a great pizza oven for sociable evenings with friends. From there a further few steps lead to a paved area overlooking the river.

The land has large grass terraces with beautiful old stone walls, several fruit trees and ornamental trees and bushes as well as a small vineyard and olive trees. Potential to create additional parking. The crystal clear river offers rock pools for swimming and paddling or just sitting and relaxing to the sound of the water, and there is a large pool within the river for jumping in. The property is set in a quiet and tranquil location yet just 2 km from villages with shops and restaurants. Set on a river with swimming, walks and villages close by. The villages nearby have excellent local restaurants and coffee bars, bakery and some shops.

The property is close to Licciana Nardi with 13th century pedestrian 'borgo' 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. There is also a bank, two 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 hills which 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 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 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 hours' drive.

The property on the opposite side of the bridge from this house is listed as Il Piccolo Mulino and it is also for sale: here

Distances : Crespiano 2 km, Licciana Nardi 5 km, Aulla (supermarkets, autostrada, trains) 12 km, Lerici (beaches) 35 km, Lucca 90 km, Pisa (airport) 90 km, Florence 150 km.