Tuscany, Lunigiana, Licciana Nardi, Italy

Stone, rustic house with private swimming pool, in a lovely location in a peaceful little village. The property is entered from the terrace into an open living room/ dining room kitchen, which opens onto the terrace with steps to the garden and with a wonderful view. There are two double bedrooms and two bathrooms, one with shower and one with bath. Cantina for storage. Gas central heating. Plumbing and electrics were replaced during the restoration of the property. Beautiful exposed stone walls, chestnut beams and vaulted ceilings. Lovely garden with views featuring a swimming pool 8m x 4m (installed in 2012). The pool is private and for the sole use of this property. The upper level of the property is yet to be restored so there is plenty of room for expansion with further investment. Free village parking with a short walk to the property through the little pedestrian lane.

The entire property: the restored part and the unrestored part above, the swimming pool and the garden are all included in the sale price. The property is not fully detached.

Set in a little village on a hillside with beautiful countryside views. Licciana Nardi is a town in the Taverone valley with 13th century pedestrian street 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 that the nobles had direct access to prayer and dealings with the local priest. There are also a bank, schools, restaurants and medical facilities. 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 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.

Licciana Nardi 4 km, Aulla (autostrada) 10 km, Lerici (beaches) 40 km, Cinque Terre (UNESCO) 50 km, Pisa (airport) 95 km, Lucca 95 km, Florence 150 km.