Tuscany, Lunigiana, Licciana Nardi, Italy

Detached villa with four bedrooms and a study (or five bedrooms) and two bathrooms with two large terraces and a little garden, on the edge of a lovely village with shops, bakers, grocers and restaurant, and with wonderful walks and river swimming. A comfortable home in a great area.

The villa is entered into an entrance hall and the accommodation comprises: a dining room with terrace, a living room with fireplace and a large terrace, kitchen with back door to garden on this level there is also a bedroom and a bathroom with shower. Upstairs are three double bedrooms plus a study (or additional bedroom) and a bathroom. Below are spacious 'cantina' (store rooms) and a garage. Courtyard with wood-fired oven.

Set in a quiet cul-de-sac with easy car access, parking and garage. Walk into the village for shops, restaurant and river swimming.

Licciana Nardi in Lunigiana is a small town in the Taverone valley with 13th century pedestrian street (the 'borgo') 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 the nobles had direct access to prayer and dealings with the local priest. There is also a bank, schools, restaurants and medical facilities and children's playground. Licciana has a river running through it which offers a great recreational space in the summer months with beautiful river swimming in the clear rock pools. 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 rolling landscape is liberally sprinkled with castles of Medici or Malaspina vintage and for lovers of the coast the spectacular Ligurian coastline is close by. The golden sandy beaches around Lerici and the pebble coves of the Cinque Terre are ideal for swimming and sailing in the summer. 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 (shops, cafes etc) on the doorstep, Aulla (autostrada, supermarkets, trains) 9 km, Lerici (beaches) 30 km, Cinque Terre 45 km, Pisa (airport) 90 km, Florence 150 km.