Tuscany, Lunigiana, Bagnone, Italy

A nicely restored 2 bedroom village house, just 3km away from the beatiful medieval town of Bagnone.

Carefully and tastefully renovated with many original features, the property is accessed via an attractive old staircase. With kitchen/living room, two bedrooms, bathroom and a bright reading room opening onto terrace. The large terrace has breathtaking views, a lovely space in which to relax and dine outdoors. Two cellars below, one used for storage and the second converted as a perfect, cool spot to dine ' al fresco '

The property has gas central heating and main services are connected. Free village parking close to the house. The charming local town of Bagnone is a pretty place, dominated by a castle, and with a cobbled piazza, stone vaulted streets and an ancient river-bridge. With shops selling local produce and a choice of restaurants and cafes, it's the perfect place to relax and watch the world go by. The main town of Aulla with train station, motorway and supermarkets is 7.5 kms (8 mins).

The location has so much to offer. With easy access from Aulla, where there is a autostrada access, the whole of Tuscany is on the doorstep. The spectacular Ligurian beaches are within 30-40 mins and Lucca, Parma and Florence all make excellent trips to explore the history and culture of this area. Locally, there is another wonderful festa each year in August in the nearby village of Filetto, with shows and dances, from all eras and excellent stalls and street food. The larger Medievalis festa takes over the town of Pontremoli each summer, with people in costumes, competitions, shows and fireworks. Bagnone town, close by, is a lovely place for a coffee on the piazza, or to explore one of the great local restaurants for lunch. The theatre is very popular and is the hub of the town, with many exhibitions and events, as well as a programme of drama productions. Bagnone is a charming medieval town dominated by a castle and a cobbled piazza is ideal for watching the local town life go by while sipping a cappuccino in one of the many cafés. A river runs through the middle of the town and cobbled lanes with interlinking archways and restaurants are hidden under the stone vaults. Shops offering local produce and the backdrop of the mountains make this a particularly pretty town in the area. 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 little over half-an-hour 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: Bagnone 3 km, Aulla (autostrada, trains, supermarkets) 17 km, Lerici (beaches) 40 km, Cinque Terre 50 km, Lucca 80 km, Pisa (airport) 90 km.