Tuscany, Lunigiana, Villafranca in Lunigiana, Italy

Accessed from a pretty courtyard, full of charm, this two bed apartment is situated on the first floor of an historical building, with access to a wonderful, spacious terrace with an open view, a perfect place to relax in the sun or to linger over a meal. The property has been the subject of some restoration works which remain unfinished. The remaining work includes decorating throughout and once finished it will be a perfect base in Tuscany.

Situated on the cobbled lanes of the old town of Villafranca in Lunigiana which is between Aulla and Pontremoli, on the river, in the centre of the region of Lunigiana in Tuscany. Take time to discover the old town centre of Villafranca where you will find some lovely restaurants and local amenities including banks, supermarkets and a weekly market. There is also a train station in town within an easy walk, and a swimming pool and sport facilities. A kilometre away you can visit the delightful town of Filetto. Meander your way through the entire town where you will find every street is linked to a stone passage or bridge. Filetto is best enjoyed in the month of August when it opens its doors and hosts its annual medieval festival where all the villagers are dressed up and re-enacting a bygone age.

There are many great day trips to explore. Lucca is a beautiful Tuscan town protected by massively thick 16th-century walls, featuring some of Italy's finest medieval and Renaissance architecture, superb dining, antique markets, classical and rock music at the Lucca Summer Festival and with easy access to stunning nearby villas in the surrounding hills. The central Piazza dell'Anfiteatro in the centre is stunning. Pietrasanta is a historic medieval and artistic town in northern Tuscany sometimes called the City of the Artists or Small Athens for its marble studios and monuments. It is an important centre for working marble and was used as a marble source by Michelangelo. And, of course, the art and architectural treasures of Florence are a must.

The Ligurian coastline is within easy reach. The Cinque Terre (UNESCO World Heritage site) is made up of the five fishing villages: Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, Riomaggiore and the 18km of coastal walks along the old mule-tracks between them, the most famous of which is the Via dell’Amore. Just south of the Cinque Terre is Portovenere where you can catch a ferry to the Cinque Terre or to Lerici, swim at Byron’s Bay or visit one of the islands Palmaria, Tino or Tinetto. The villages of Lerici and San Terenzo, each with impressive castles, face each other across the Gulf of the Poets and Tellaro has been named as one of the top 100 most beautiful hamlets in Italy. Neighbouring Fiascherino is just as beautiful. In addition to being known as a seaside tourist town, Viareggio is famous for its Carnival in February and the Puccini Festival during July and August. So the Ligurian coastline offers endless possibilities for days swimming or sailing, or for catching a boat trip or for simply taking a 'passeggiata al mare' and sipping an aperitivo.

The Ligurian coastline is special and Lunigiana, the northernmost part of Tuscany, is magical. The rolling landscape is liberally sprinkled with castles of Medici or Malaspina vintage and the year round calendar of festivals offer wonderful local specialities to try in each of the ancient towns and villages. The airports of Pisa, Parma and Genova are all just over an hour away.

Distances: Villafranca on your doorstep, Filetto 1 km, Pontremoli 10 km, Aulla 10 km, Lerici (beaches) 30 km, Viareggio 70 km, Lucca 85 km, Pisa (airport) 90km.


APE: la redazione è sospesa in attesa di completamento della pratica edilizia.

Energy Ceritfication will be available once the building file has been completed.