3 bedrooms semi-detached house, 145 m²

Licciana Nardi, Massa-Carrara (province)

Lunigiana

Set on the village square, this is a three bed character house with a gorgeous sun terrace and a meadow garden planted with fruit trees. The interior has exposed stone walls and plenty of original features and wonderful panoramic views across to the bell tower from the two terraces. The house is entered into a large taverna with fireplace and a stone flagged floor, full of charm. Upstairs there is a kitchen, a dining room, a bedroom and a bathroom and stairs lead up to the next level where there are two further bedrooms and a mezzanine. The terrace is on two levels with lovely views.

There is a separate, detached stone barn requiring restoration work which offers additional possibilities. Easy car access and parking.

The land of approx 920 sqm (about a quarter of an acre) is a nice grassy area planted with some fruit trees and offers the possibility of a swimming pool, subject to planning consent.

The small village is situated approx 10 mins drive from the town of Licciana Nardi and there is good car access to the property. Nearby, Licciana Nardi 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 hills that encircle Lunigiana create an intimate and relaxed atmosphere whilst the blend of the mountains and sea are extremely inviting to those who enjoy the outdoors. The rolling landscape is liberally sprinkled with castles of Medici or Malaspina vintage and for lovers of the coast, the sea is only a short hop. The golden sandy beaches around Lerici and the pebble coves of the Cinque Terre (UNESCO World Heritage site) are ideal for swimming and sailing. The area is criss-crossed with marked footpaths for walks to the hills and mountains. The airports of Pisa, Parma and Genova are each just an hour or so away.

Distances: Licciana Nardi 10 km, Aulla (autostrada, supermarkets) 16 km, Lerici (beaches) approx 40 mins drive, Cinque Terre 50 minutes Pisa (airport) 1 hour.