Tuscany, Lunigiana, Fivizzano, Italy

Light and bright double-fronted house, on the edge of a sweet little hilltop village, with gated entrance, private garden, balcony and wonderful views. The house is well-laid out and in good order throughout. The windows are large so the house is flooded with light.

Through the pretty garden, with fig tree, olive tree and a kiwi covered pergola, up a few steps and into the airy living space with open kitchen/ dining room on one side and a living room with open fireplace on the other side. There is also a cloakroom (WC) on the ground floor and a large cantina (store room). Up a marble staircase are two large double bedrooms, each with double doors which access the wide balcony which has wonderful countryside views. A good sized bathroom with bath.

Mains electricity, water and drainage. Central heating throughout and open fireplace.

Fivizzano is a medieval walled town with a central cobbled piazza and is often referred to as the Florence of Lunigiana. The bustling town hosts many cultural events over the summer with concerts in the piazza and reenactments of medieval parades. With its musical heritage the town also attracts international musicians during its annual folk music festival. There is a hospital, shops and restaurants in the town. 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 half-an-hour away. The golden sandy beaches around Lerici and the pebble coves of the Cinque Terre are ideal for swimming and sailing.

Distances: Gragnola (shops, bank, supermarket and train station) 8 km, Fivizzano 15 kms, Aulla 20 km, Lerici (beaches) 40 kms, Cinque Terre 45 km, Lucca 85 kms, Pisa (airport) 95 kms.