Charming and spacious village house (175 sqm) set over three storeys, with private pool, paved terraced gardens, and outstanding panoramic views.

Lovingly restored by skilled local craftsmen to produce a comfortable, relaxed house for easy living, tucked away within a quiet 'borgo' (historic village centre). There is a Tuscan feel throughout with beautiful cotto floors, vaulted ceilings, hand-crafted fitted cupboards and wooden beams. The quality of the finishes throughout is superb and the house is presented in move-in condition.

Accommodation comprises: Entrance via a private cobbled pathway to large living room with a fireplace, cloakroom and two balconies. Downstairs is an open-plan kitchen and dining room with vaulted ceilings. Double doors lead to a small piazza to the front of the house, while french doors to the rear access a large dining terrace and the swimming pool area. Upstairs is a large bedroom with wooden floor, and generous-sized bathroom with shower and bath. There is an attic space above, with a cloakroom (WC and handbasin).

Outside, the terrace is recently tiled, and a wonderful spot to relax and dine with fantastic far-reaching views. The swimming pool has recently been fitted with a new liner, and can be used for current-swimming or as a splash pool to cool off on hot summer days.

The property is set in a small village, mid-way between the towns of Aulla (12kms) and Fivizzano (10kms). The house is set in the older part of the village, in a quiet spot with fabulous views accross the countryside to the mountains beyond. Access is on foot with free parking in the village car park.

Aulla is one the largest towns in Lunigiana; it has a good selection of shops, supermarkets, medical centre, train station and motorway. The historic town centre is the site of a marble fountain built in the year of Italian unity and the 16th century fortress 'La Brunella' is perched on a hill overlooking the town. The fortress now houses the Museum of Natural History of Lunigiana. Enjoy the colourful market hosted in the town centre every Saturday morning.

Fivizzano, often referred to as the 'Florence of Lunigiana', is a medieval walled town both beautiful and practical with supermarkets, restaurants and coffee bars. The bustling town hosts many cultural events over the summer with concerts in the piazza, re-enactments of medieval parades, and a popular food festival. There is a hospital, schools and a selection of shops in the town.

There are many great day trips to explore. Lucca is a beautiful Tuscan town protected by massively thick 16th-century walls, featuring some of Italy's finest medieval and Renaissance architecture, superb dining, antique markets, classical and rock music at the Lucca Summer Festival and with easy access to stunning nearby villas in the surrounding hills. The central Piazza dell'Anfiteatro in the centre is stunning. Pietrasanta is a historic medieval and artistic town in northern Tuscany sometimes called the City of the Artists or Small Athens for its marble studios and monuments. It is an important centre for working marble and was used as a marble source by Michelangelo. And, of course, the art and architectural treasures of Florence are a must.

The Ligurian coastline is within easy reach. The Cinque Terre (UNESCO World Heritage site) is made up of the five fishing villages: Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, Riomaggiore and the 18km of coastal walks along the old mule-tracks between them, the most famous of which is the Via dell’Amore. Just south of the Cinque Terre is Portovenere where you can catch a ferry to the Cinque Terre or to Lerici, swim at Byron’s Bay or visit one of the islands Palmaria, Tino or Tinetto. The villages of Lerici and San Terenzo, each with impressive castles, face each other across the Gulf of the Poets and Tellaro has been named as one of the top 100 most beautiful hamlets in Italy. Neighbouring Fiascherino is just as beautiful. In addition to being known as a seaside tourist town, Viareggio is famous for its Carnival in February and the Puccini Festival during July and August. So the Ligurian coastline offers endless possibilities for days swimming or sailing, or for catching a boat trip or for simply taking a 'passeggiata al mare' and sipping an aperitivo.

Distances: Aulla (supermarkets, train station, autostrada) 10 km, Fivizzano 10 km, Lerici (beaches) 30 km, Cinque Terre 40 km, Pietrasanta 60 km,Viareggio 80 km, Lucca 90 km, Parma (airport) 85km, Pisa (airport) 100 km.