Set in a hilltop Tuscan village, next to the castle, this is a characterful one/two bed property with a panoramic terrace with huge, open views.

The property is entered up a few steps to the front door and into a white kitchen with marble and nicely tiled with table and chairs, and with sofa. Through to a room with balcony over the rooftops, currently set as a living room but which could equally well be a bedroom. There is also a large double bedroom and a modern bathroom with shower and washing machine. Down some steps is the large terrace just perfect for 'alfresco' dining or for relaxing in the sunshine. The view down the valley is quite mesmerising. Easy access and parking by the property. Below the property there are ancient cantina, store rooms, which could offer additional potential.

The village of Bastia is set on a hill and dominated by a castle with four round towers. There are 360 degree views over the countryside and mountains. Bastia is reached just a short drive through the olive groves from the town of Licciana Nardi.

Licciana Nardi in Lunigiana 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 spectacular Ligurian coastline is close by. 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: Licciana Nardi 3 km (shops, bank), Aulla (supermarkets, autostrada, trains) 10 km, Lerici (beaches) 35 km, Cinque Terre 45 km, Lucca 90 km, Pisa (airport) 95 km.