Tuscany, Lunigiana, Mulazzo, Italy

Detached character farmhouse set within approx 3,000 sqm (0.75 acres) of land, with panoramic, far-reaching views.

The main accommodation is on the first floor, accessed via an attractive old staircase, and comprises entrance hall, living room with woodburning stove, kitchen with original marble sink, two bedrooms and bathroom. A large terrace spans the rear of the house with breathtaking views, a lovely space in which to relax and dine outdoors. The accommodation is light and airy throughout, with large windows, high ceilings and beautiful original terrazzo and cotto floorings.

Below are two large cantina rooms with high vaulted ceilings, offering potential for conversion subject to usual planning consents.

Outside the land includes a paved area, lawn, woodland and vines. There is easy car acess and ample parking. The original forno (wood oven) is attached to the house. The space offers wonderful potential to create a beautiful garden (or productive land), with space to install a pool subject to planning consents.

An attractive and characterful home, with scope to improve and modernise.

The town of Villafranca is a 10 minute drive away; the old centre has a selection of restaurants and local amenities including banks, supermarkets and a weekly market, and the town also has a railway station. Just a kilometer away from Villafranca is the delightful village of Filetto where you can meander your way through tiny streets linked by stone passages and bridges. Filetto is best enjoyed in the month of August when it opens its doors and to host the annual medieval festival where all the villagers join in dressing up and re-enacting a bygone age.

Set in the heart of Lunigiana, a magical part of Tuscany, with the name meaning the ‘Land of the Moon’. 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-hours’ drive away. Lunigiana is special and has been likened to a magical kingdom. It is not only the breath-taking scenery with its abundance of medieval castles but you simply feel a huge sense of wellbeing radiating from the sunshine, glorious countryside, delicious food and wine, kind friendly locals and most importantly, from the sense of tradition and community amongst people here that is rarely seen in modern day life. The golden sandy beaches around Lerici and the pebble coves of the Cinque Terre are ideal for swimming and sailing in the summer and are a short drive away. 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: Villafranca (with train station) 5km, Aulla 8km, Pontremoli 14 km, Lerici (beaches) 30 km, Cinque Terre 40 km, Lucca 80 km, Pisa (airport) 90 km, Florence 120 km.