Tuscany, Lunigiana, Fivizzano, Italy

Wonderful villa (5/6 bedrooms) set in a fantastic location on a sunny hillside with olive trees and with panoramic views, within walking distance of a pretty village with shops and a restaurant.

This large villa is accessed through a private gated drive and has spacious accommodation with light and airy rooms. Many of the rooms open onto terraces and balconies, giving a great connection between the house and the landscape. With five/six bedrooms this offers quality, flexible accommodation.

The main accommodation on the first floor comprises a large living room with fireplace which opens onto the panoramic terrace, good sized fitted kitchen and dining area opening onto a terrace with views, two bedrooms one of which has a private terrace, two bathrooms with shower, study (or extra small bedroom), store room; up the impressive marble staircase there is a self contained unit with kitchen, living room with fireplace, two bedrooms, bathroom with shower and terrace with breathtaking views; the lower floor is made up of a double garage, a taverna, bathroom, large games room or guest bedroom and boiler room;

So, in total there are five/six bedrooms and four bathrooms making this house perfect as a large family home which can accommodate guests, or it can be used in three self-contained units which is perfect for home and rental options. The villa is in excellent condition throughout.

The villa is connected to main services and has central heating. The garden around the villa of 3,800 sqm (or around one acre) has a swimming pool with decked terrace set amongst the olive groves.

The property is situated at the edge of a village with a bar, shops and a restaurant. The larger town of Fivizzano, a medieval walled town with a central cobbled piazza and often referred to as the Florence of Lunigiana, is just 4 km away. . 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. 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: Fivizzano 4 km, Aulla (motorway and trains) 14 km, Lerici (beaches) 30 km, Cinque Terre 40 km, Carrara 50 km, Pietrasanta 60 km, Lucca 90 km, Pisa (airport) 95 km.