Tuscany, Lunigiana, Filattiera, Italy

Beautiful Tuscan manor house, from 1894, with a magnificent terrace, land, outbuilding and wonderful views in the Lunigiana area of Tuscany. Many original features.

Presented in good condition and recently restored to ensure a high level of energy efficiency with also a new roof. Solar and pv panels, have been installed to provide three seperate circuits with inverters and three car chargers ensuring maximum efficiency. It has also had a new roof with full insulation.

The house is presently arranged so it can be used as a lovely family home with ample guest accommodation, or it can be used as two independent units one on eacvh level an the valted cellars below. In total there are seven bedrooms and five bathrooms, and plentiful, elegant living space. A feature is the large stone flagged terrace with superb views.

The entrance is through a heavy, wooden 'portone' door and into a large hallway. There is a nicely fitted country kitchen with separate dining room and a large, impressive living room, opening onto terrace, with frescos on the walls and a fireplace, full of character with original antique terracotta floors. Also on this level are three bedrooms and bathroom. A striking feature of the property is the large, stone-flagged terrace of 100 sq meters, which is a perfect place to enjoy lunches in the sunshine and from which to take in the wide countryside view.

On the second floor is another large hall and another living room and a kitchen/ dining room with fireplace and with a breakfast area and a utility room. Also, four bedrooms, two with private bathrooms, and another bathroom with shower. Beautiful wooden floors throughout this floor.

On the lower level are original, stone vaulted 'cantina' (store rooms), with cobbled floors, wine cellar, a 'taverna', a bathroom with shower and the boiler room. Garage.

The accommodation is a total of 440 sq meters plus the basement level of a further 310 sq meters.

Outside as well as the wonderful terrace there is a covered porch with barbecue and perfect for sociable gatherings. There is also a large outbuilding (85 sq meters) and a small further stone outbuilding. The land is over 7,000 sqm (around 1.75 acres). There is plenty of space for a swimming pool (subject to planning).

Many original features giving an air of light and space with a relaxed elegance combined with rustic features.

Easy car access and gated, private parking for several cars.

Energy Rating B

Situated in the hills just 10 km from the medieval market town of Pontremoli. Take time to discover the old town centre where you will find some lovely restaurants and local amenities including banks, supermarkets and a weekly market. Meander your way through the entire town where you will find every street is linked to a stone passage or bridge. There is a motorway and train station for easy access to the sea and airports.Close by, you can visit the delightful town of Filetto and Bagnone.

Lunigiana is a magical part of Tuscany. The rolling landscape is liberally sprinkled with castles of Medici or Malaspina vintage but for lovers of the coast the sea is only half-an-hours’ drive away. There is breath-taking scenery and you simply feel a huge sense of well-being radiating from the sunshine, glorious countryside, delicious food and wine, kind and friendly locals and most importantly, from the sense of tradition and community among people that is rarely seen in modern day life.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 within an easy drive.

Distances: Pontremoli 10 km, Filetto 10 km, Bagnone 15 km, Lerici (beaches) 40 kms, Lucca 90 kms, Parma (airport) 90 km, Pisa (airport) 100 kms, Florence 150 kms.