7 bedrooms farmhouse, 380 m²

Filattiera, Massa-Carrara (province)

Lunigiana

Historical residence with medieval tower park and swimming poolPrestigious historic residence with medieval tower, large garden and beautiful swimming pool set in the heart of Lunigiana, unspoilt region and magical crossroads between Tuscany, Emilia and Liguria, in  a charming medieval village.The Ancient and charming Farmhouse called 'La Casatorre' nestled between chestnut woods and mountains of the Apennines, is 409 square meters covered and it has a courtyard of 230 square meters and a lush garden of over 3000 sq m with sun terrace and swimming pool.The property, perfectly restored with elegant simplicity and quality materials, is divided into four apartments in rustic style with terracotta floors, and is well suited to the use of a single family, being able to easily reconnect the apartments, or as separate management of different families and/or friends and it is also suitable for accommodation business as it is used at the moment.Each apartment enjoy unique views: over the Orsaro mountain in the North West, over the garden, the village and the pool and over the valley in the South-East. All the four units have on ground floor large and beautiful cellars (the so-called 'funds') in stone with vaults 'cruise' or 'barrel' used as warehouse/ storage (in total there are  8 cellars of which one has used as a “taverna”) and equipped external courtyards from which, through a short staircase, you can access the porches and the entrances of the living area on the first floor. The whole residential area of the building on the first and second floor is divided into four units, easily reconnected: The large apartment facing North West on the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines enjoying the views over the magnificent Monte Orsaro, consists of living room with open plan kitchen, double bedroom, second bedroom, two hallways and a bathroom. The charming Tower comprises a romantic apartment consisting of living room with open plan kitchen, a bedroom with bathroom and a large terrace with views over the mountains and 4.   On the South East side of the house there are the other two apartments with outdoor courtyards, equipped garden areas and cellars on ground floor, entrance to the first floor by common porch.   Both are composed of double bedroom, second bedroom, dining room with open plan kitchen, bathroom. In total the farmhouse, in addition to the park and the pool, comprises 7 bedrooms, 4 large living rooms with open plan kitchen, 4 bathrooms, a terrace on the first floor of the tower and 8 cellars.The plants and the local services are perfectly efficient and functional, the result of a recent renovation and a careful and constant maintenance.This property is ready, immediately usable both as a home or as a holiday business accommodation.The Casatorre is situated in Ponticello, in the Municipality of Filattiera (MS), 10 minutes walk from Scorcetoli train station, away from the places of mass tourism and rich in ancient traditions but with excellent direct connections to La Spezia and Parma, just 4 km from Pontremoli.  Well connected with Forte dei Marmi and the Cinque Terre, not far from shops and restaurants and a few kilometers from interesting places of art and the sparkling atmosphere of the Ligurian and Tuscan coast.Ponticello, a picturesque medieval village with its narrow pedestrian streets and characteristic stone buildings, which takes us back in time, is an excellent starting point to visit all of northern Tuscany and by car it is easy to reach cities of art such as Pisa, Lucca, Florence, Genoa, Parma and La Spezia, as well as less known but equally interesting and picturesque places of the Val di Magra as Pontremoli, Sarzana, Filattiera, Filetto, Bagnone, Malgrate, Castagnetoli and many others.Towards the sea, in a short time, in addition to reaching the natural park of "Cinque Terre", there are the charming towns of Lerici, Portovenere, Monterosso, Vernazza, Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Tellaro.BY CAR: Motorway A15 Parma - La SpeziaPontremoli exit (4 Km. from the Property)BY TRAIN: Parma - La SpeziaPontremoli station (The station is 6 km from the property)BY PLANE: Pisa airport 100 KMGenoa Airport 130 KMFlorence Airport 160 KMMilan Linate 190 KMMilan Malpensa 240 KM