Tuscany, Lunigiana, Casola in Lunigiana, Italy

Large character stone farmhouse with outbuildings and land set at the edge of a village in the hills with views. This large property offers much potential and the property has a host of features, set at the top of a picturesque village in a private position with views. Perfect for a large, family home or the property offers excellent potential for home and income through letting.

Entrance is through a large arched doorway into an enclosed stone flagged courtyard with the main house at one end and the outbuildings on either side. From the courtyard a few steps lead onto a covered terrace and front door. The house of 315 sqm is entered into a large entrance hall, open plan kitchen-dining room with fireplace, living room, bedroom, bathroom and a small store room; upstairs there are five bedrooms, study/ occasional bedroom, bathroom and direct access to the back garden.

The house has central heating that runs with gas or with a wood burner. All main services are connected, internet is available. From the courtyard there are two main out buildings which were used for agricultural purposes and offer scope for renovation. At the back of the courtyard is a door leading to the land and further outbuildings. The outbuildings total a further approx 300 sqm so the is excellent potential.

The land has olive trees and meadows for a total of 3,000 sqm, and plenty of space for a swimming pool (subject to planning). The house retains much of the original character with stone arches, stone flagged floors in part of the house and was restored by the current owners. The outbuildings offer much further potential.

The house is close to a small village in the municipality of Casola in Lunigiana which is a small town set on the hill above the Aulella river with the houses clustered around its central stone tower. Famous for its stone statues that date back to the Neolithic age and are thought to be gifts to the moon Goddess. There is a selection of shops and restaurants in the town, a chemist and in the neighbouring village a train station with direct trains to Lucca. There are beautiful views to the Apuan mountains and cobbled lanes lead from the town to the river.

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.

Distances: Casola in Lunigiana 5 km, Fivizzano 15 km, Aulla 20 km, Lerici (beaches) 40 km, Cinque Terre 50 km, Lucca 80 km, Pisa (airport) 100 km, Florence 150 km.