Tuscany, Lunigiana, Comano, Italy

Beautiful stone house set in a small hamlet on the sunny hills above the town of Comano.

The house is exceptionally spacious and offers an exciting restoration project. The building is full of original features and in particular the rooms feature wonderful beams, exposed stone and impressive fireplaces . There is a special balcony in the corner of the stone property with open views.

L'Architrave works with a partner company who can offer design consultancy and can project manage the renovation and with a great team who have overseen a number of excellent restoration projects in the area.

Comano is a town at the head of the Taverone valley with a backdrop of the breathtaking Apennine Mountains. There are many walking trails leading from Comano and the surrounding villages to the hills. The town which is surrounded by the farming community, hosts an annual horse festival in the summer and offers a good selection of shops, restaurants and sport facilities.

Lunigiana is a magical part of Tuscany. The rolling landscape is liberally sprinkled with castles of Medici or Malaspina vintage but for lovers of the coast the sea is only half-an-hours’ drive away. It is not only the breath-taking scenery and abundance of medieval castles but there is a huge sense of wellbeing radiating from the sunshine, there is glorious countryside, delicious food and wine, kind friendly locals and most importantly, a sense of tradition and community amongst people that is rarely seen in modern life. 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 within an hours’ drive.

Distances: The town of Licciana Nardi is 6 km, Aulla with motorway and train station (also to Cinque Terre) is 10 km, Beach 35 km (Bay of the Poets), Lucca 90 km, Pisa (airport) 95 km.