Tuscany, Lunigiana, Licciana Nardi, Italy

Spacious, stone farmhouse, outbuilding with stables, 2.5 hectares of land (around 6 acres) and further, there is existing planning permission for an additional residential house, all set in a stunning private location yet within easy reach of a small town. The restored house is large, (380 sqm), and it is on three floors.

From the paved pergola there is an entrance hall, kitchen, living room with large windows looking out to the view, bathroom with shower and a utility room; upstairs large split-level dining room which the current owners use as a farm restaurant, living room with fireplace, bedroom and bathroom; on the upper level there is a large landing, two bedrooms and a bathroom. The farmhouse retains much character with wooden beams, stone steps and exposed stone walls.

The house can easily be made into a private six bedroom property by dividing the existing restaurant room. Set in 25,000 sqm of beautiful land with meadows and woodland. There is an outbuilding used to stable horses, and a stream with antique Roman bridge runs through the land. External areas include stone flagged courtyard and loggia. Accessed along a private drive with plentiful parking on site.

There is approved planning permission to build a further house on the land.

A small town is within a few minutes drive and offers a good selection of shops, cafès and restaurants. Motorway and station within 10 mins.

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 half-an-hour away. The golden sandy beaches around Lerici and the pebble coves of the Cinque Terre 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 all just over an hour away.

Distances: Licciana Nardi 2 km, Aulla (autostrada) 10 km, Lerici (beaches) 40 km, Cinque Terre 50 km, Pisa (airport) 95 km, Lucca 95 km, Florence 150 km.