Tuscany, Lunigiana, Fivizzano, Italy

Spacious, detached house with garden and terrace set in a very private location at the edge of a village and with lovely views. The property is very well presented and offers bright and comfortable accommodation.

Entrance from a gate to a terrace. Front door open onto the living - dining room, fully fitted kitchen, two bedrooms and bathroom; a large loggia offers summer cooking - barbecue area and shade for 'al fresco dining' Downstairs, with independent entrance, is a living room, bathroom, bedroom and room plumbed for kitchen. This portion opens onto a further two rooms that require restoration.

The garden is sloped with wonderful views. Easy car access. There is a small town with shops and restaurant just 2 km down the hill and the lovely town of Fivizzano is close by.

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. Lunigiana is a magical part of Tuscany. 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 (UNESCO World Heritage Site) are ideal for swimming and sailing.

Lunigiana is special and has been likened to a magical kingdom. It is not only the breath-taking scenery with its abundance of medieval castles but you simply feel a huge sense of wellbeing radiating from the sunshine, glorious countryside, delicious food and wine, kind friendly locals and most importantly, from the sense of tradition and community amongst people here that is rarely seen in modern day life. The golden sandy beaches around Lerici and the pebble coves of the Cinque Terre are ideal for swimming and sailing in the summer while the snow clad mountains offer skiing in the local resorts during the winter months and are each a short drive away. The area is criss-crossed with marked footpaths for walks to the hills and mountains. The airports of Pisa, Parma and Genova are all within an hours’ drive.

Distances: Fivizzano 10 kms, Aulla 15 km, Lerici (beaches) 40 kms, Cinque Terre 45 km, Lucca 85 kms, Pisa (airport) 95 kms