Tuscany, Lunigiana, Comano, Italy

Charming little 'pied a terre' in a village in the Lunigiana hills of Tuscany. This little gem is full of character, in rooms with vaulted ceilings, and is perfect place with a pretty stone flagged courtyard for eating 'alfresco', nice garden and with a share of ownership of the swimming pool. There are four owners who have use of the pool, and they split the running costs.

The property is all on one level and it is completely self contained with its own entrance and pretty outside areas accessed by french doors directly from the property. Recently restored, it retains much original character including exposed stone walls and beamed ceilings. The accommodation comprises, on the ground floor, an open plan kitchen / living / dining room, large bedroom with feature corner bath, shower room and store area. The house is accessed via an ancient vaulted lane and is located on the edge of the village with lovely views. There is a separate cantina room for storage and the village has an excellent family run bar/shop/restaurant just a short stroll away. Excellent rental potential.

TO BE SOLD FULLY EQUIPPED AND FURNISHED.

The property is on the edge of a little hillside village with a restaurant and is within walking distance of a larger village, Crespiano, with restaurant/bar and grocer's shop and is approximately 10 minutes drive to the village of Comano. 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 and for lovers of the coast the sea is only a short hop 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. The airports of Pisa, Parma and Genova are each just over an hour away.

Distances: Crespiano 5 km, Comano 10 km, Aulla (train station and supermarkets) 15 km, Lerici (beaches) 40 km, Cinque Terre 45 km, Lucca 90 km, Pisa (airport) 95 km.