1 bedroom house, 208 m²

Castelnuovo Magra, La Spezia (province)

Lunigiana

Recently renovated semi-detached villa offering cool and comfortable modern living, with swimming pool, gardens and garage. Set in a prime position close to the Gulf of the Poets.

Entrance into modern kitchen, with large living room and WC on the ground floor. Doors lead to a covered portico ideal for 'al fresco dining' in the hot summer evenings with adjacent barbeque area .

Upper level comprises large bedroom, bathroom with shower and bathtub, plus walk-in wardrobe.

The 10x5m swimming pool includes a waterfall and jacuzi area.

The garden is laid to lawn, with olive trees for shade, and includes a separate out building with loggia.

The property has been restored to a high standard with energy efficiency in mind; PV and solar panels have recently been fitted together with underfloor heating and air con to the bedroom.

There is public transport with a bus stop close to the property.

The Gulf of the Poets is an enclave with a group of three islands at its tip, with fishing villages with exceptional fish restaurants, as well as opportunities for sailing, canoeing, snorkelling or just relaxing on one of the beaches hidden in craggy bays around Fiascherino or Tellaro. The easiest way to get around the gulf is by boat which runs between Lerici, La Spezia and Portovenere or on to The Cinque Terre (UNESCO World Heritage site). The name Gulf of the Poets is from the literary connection as some of the world’s most famous poets including Shelley, Byron and D H Lawrence lived here at some time.

Portovenere is a picture postcard old fishing town, dominated by a castle on the hill and the Church of San Giorgio on the tip of the promontory. The tall, narrow, pastel coloured houses with traditional green shutters line the seafront and the narrow, cobbled streets, with excellent restaurants and interesting craft stalls. Just around the bay are the Cinque Terre, (five villages) which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Boats run from Portovenere to the Cinque Terre and to Lerici in the Gulf of the Poets. Sailing is a favourite pastime in the area and crewed or skippered yachts are available for hire.

The Cinque Terre is a string of five fishing villages perched high on the Italian Riviera (in Liguria) which until recently were linked by mule tracks and accessible only by rail or water. An ancient system of footpaths is still the best way to visit the five villages: Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore. The Cinque Terre are noted for their beauty. Over centuries, people have carefully built terraces to cultivate grapes and olives on the rugged, steep landscape right up to the cliffs which overlook the Mediterranean Sea.The breathtaking views of harbours far below and rugged coastline, together with the medieval fortresses and plentiful vines and vibrant colours make this a very special place to enjoy. The Cinque Terre, recognised in 1997 as a UNESCO World Heritage site, are today a National Park and Protected Marine Area with the aim of protecting this great cultural heritage and natural environment.

Distances : Sarzana 4 km, Lerici 3 km, La Spezia (autostrada, trains) 20 km, Riomaggiore (Cinque Terre) 25 km, Portovenere 30 km, Viareggio 40 km, Lucca 60 km, Pisa (airport) 60 km, Genova (airport) 114km.