Barga, Lucca, Tuscany, Italy

This completely renovated building is located within a stone's throw from the town of Barga, immersed in the countryside and enjoying views of the old town.

The property it is set on two levels, for a total surface area of approximately 200 m2.

Ground floor, which is accessible via very a pleasant portico located on two sides of the building with views of the gardens and down the valley. The interior spaces consist of a living room with fireplace which leads directly on into the kitchen. On this level also we then find secondary living room as well a service room used as the laundry.

First floor, we find four bedrooms, two of which with access to a portico. There are two large bathrooms, one of which with a hydro-massage tub from which you can enjoy the panoramic views while bathing.

There is another entrance on this level which leads onto a study on and a former lemon house, with internal oven, in which a tavern was built. This level is structured in such a way that the entrance, the tavern, a bathroom and a bedroom could be informally used as a semi-independent unit. The entrance leads directly onto an small enclosed garden with gate.

The property is the product of an elegant barn conversion which explains the unconventional proportions and choice of materials. The finishes are of a good quality and have traditional rustic detailing typical of the area such as wooden beams, exposed stone and terracotta.

Swimming pool and gardens, The swimming pool is well located and the garden spaces are mostly meadow with areas where farm animals are kept; More specifically donkey, chicken and geese.

This property is ideal for those of us who want 'rural' yet be very 'accessible' to a town this is perfect balance