Tuscany, Lunigiana, Aulla, Italy

Fully restored stone house (123 sqm) with two bedrooms and two bathrooms, on two floors ,set at the entrance of a picturesque village, with beautiful views. This stone property used to form part of the tower of the medieval castle of the village.

Accommodation downstairs comprises: Open plan living-room with dining-area and fitted kitchen at one end, utility room and bathroom. Upstairs are two bedrooms, small bathroom and study area. The property also has gas central heating. Outside there is a patio for a table and chairs. Parking is at the property. The village is approximately 10 mins from the town of Aulla.

It is possible to put a table and chairs outside the property, but there is no private garden.

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.

Just a few kilometers up the Taverone valley is the town of Licciana Nardi with a 13th century pedestrian street flanked with local shops. Central in the town is the Piazza del Municipio, the 16th century castle and church and the piazza hosts 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. Lunigiana is a magical part of Tuscany. The hills which 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-hours’ drive away. The airports of Pisa, Genova (Genoa) and Parma are each an easy run on the autostrada, just an hour to each.

Distances: Aulla (supermarket, autostrada) 6 kms, Licciana Nardi 10 km, Lerici (beaches) 30 kms, Cinque Terre (UNESCO World Heritage site) 35 km, Lucca 80 kms, Pisa (airport) 85 kms, Florence 150 kms.