6 bedrooms house, 260 m²

Fivizzano, Massa-Carrara (province)

Lunigiana

Spacious villa with lovely garden and view, set on the edge of a pretty village where there is a grocery shop and bar and baker. Just 5 minutes to a supermarket. Presented in very good condition throughout.

The property is divided into two independent units. The first has an entrance to a large living room/dining room with fireplace opening onto both the covered terrace and front balcony, hallway, good fitted kitchen which opens onto balcony. Also in this area are three double bedrooms and a bathroom with bath.The second is on the ground floor where there is a living room, kitchen, two bedrooms and a bathroom. Also on the ground floor is a garage for two cars, a cantina (store room or workshop) and a boiler room.

A separate side entrance with its own gate leads to two rooms.

There are beautiful views in all directions over the countryside. The garden has fruit trees and some vines and is lovely space. The paved courtyard at the back of the house, terrace and covered porch with views, are particular features of this property and make for excellent inside/outside living. Perfect opportunity for home and income.

The village is dominated by an impressive castle and is approx mid-way between the towns of Aulla and Fivizzano, a great location. Aulla is one the largest towns in Lunigiana; it has a good selection of shops, supermarkets, medical centre, public transport and links to the motorway. The historic town centre is the site of a marble fountain built in the year of Italian unity and the 16th century fortress called 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 is a medieval walled town with a central cobbled piazza and is often referred to as the Florence of Lunigiana. The bustling town hosts many cultural events over the summer with concerts in the piazza and reenactments of medieval parades. With its musical heritage the town also attracts international musicians during its annual folk music festival. There is a hospital, shops and restaurants 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.

The Ligurian coastline is special and Lunigiana, the northernmost part of Tuscany, is magical. The rolling landscape is liberally sprinkled with castles of Medici or Malaspina vintage and the year round calendar of festivals offer wonderful local specialities to try in each of the ancient towns and villages. The airports of Pisa, Parma and Genova are all just over an hour away.

Distances: Aulla (supermarkets, 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.