Tuscany, Lunigiana, Casola in Lunigiana, Italy

Detached villa with three bedrooms, on two levels, with an independent guest unit and garage, set in its own garden with views.

The villa is situated in a lovely location at the edge of a village on a hillside looking out to the mountain views. There is a larger village in walking distance that has a selection of shops, cafè, restaurant/pizzeria and a train station with trains to Lucca and Pisa. Access is to an entrance hall leading to spacious living room with fireplace and french doors opening onto balcony, kitchen with larder, two double bedrooms, one also opening to a balcony, and bathroom. There is a separate apartment on the ground floor with kitchen/diner, bedroom and shower room. The garage also has ample space for storage. There is a large terrace at first floor level and a garden to the side and rear. The property is in good condition with utilities and central heating. Easy car access, private parking and garage.

The house is close to a small village in the municipality of Casola in Lunigiana which is a small town set on the hill above the Aulella river with the houses huddled around its central stone tower. Famous for its stone statues that date back to the Neolithic age and are thought to be gifts to the moon Goddess. There is a selection of shops and restaurants in the town, a chemist and in the neighbouring village a train station with direct trains to Lucca. There are beautiful views to the Apuan mountains and cobbled lanes lead from the town to the river.

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: Casola in Lunigiana 5 km, Fivizzano 15 km, Aulla 20 km, Lerici (beaches) 40 km, Cinque Terre 50 km, Lucca 80 km, Pisa (airport) 100 km, Florence 150 km.