Tuscany, Lunigiana, Licciana Nardi, Italy

Stone house, in the most magnificent setting, at the end of a country lane which opens to beautiful, quiet countryside. Private swimming pool with terrace and lovely view and with a patio and garden.

The house has a private entrance and has been nicely restored. It is entered into an open living/ dining room with a small kitchen. There is an open fireplace, making this a sociable space. Up a spiral staircase there is a landing with balcony and there are two good double bedrooms and a bathroom with shower. Additionally, there is a storeroom with an independent entrance. Easy access on good road and parking.

Outside is a wide patio area which is perfect for dining al fresco, admiring the country view. Just a few steps away is the 'out of ground' private swimming pool with a paved sundeck and beautiful land below. The immediate surroundings are peaceful and quiet, and yet the location is not isolated, as it is only around 5 kms to the village of Licciana Nardi. Beautiful land of around 2,250 sqm (around half an acre).

Licciana Nardi in Lunigiana is a town in the Taverone valley with 13th century pedestrian street flanked with local shops. Central in the town is the Piazza del Municipio which hosts the 16th century Malaspina castle and many festivals such as the Chestnut Festival in the autumn. The castle is linked to the baroque church by a covered bridge so that the nobles had direct access to prayer and dealings with the local priest. There are also a bank, schools, restaurants and medical facilities. The nearby village of Monti has a castle on the hill above and offers a good selection of amenities. 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 spectacular Ligurian coastline is close by. The golden sandy beaches around Lerici and the pebble coves of the Cinque Terre are ideal for swimming and sailing in the summer. 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: Licciana Nardi 5 km, Aulla (supermarkets, autostrada, trains) 15 km, Lerici (beaches) 40 km, Cinque Terre 50 km, Lucca 90 km, Pisa (airport) 95 km.