Tuscany, Lunigiana, Villafranca in Lunigiana, Italy

Detached stone barn, converted to provide comfortable characterful 1 / 2 bedroom accommodation. Set over two floors, the accommodation is spacious and could be reconfigured in a number of ways to create a very special home in Tuscany.

Comprising: living room with fireplace, bathroom, and further room which could be converted into a bedroom (subject to planning). Upstairs is a large landing, very spacious bedroom, and bathroom.

The house has ample land of approximately 7,500 sqm (almost 2 acres) with lovely far-reaching views.

Situated close to the town of Villafranca in Lunigiana which is between Aulla and Pontremoli, in the centre of the area of Lunigiana. 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. There is also a train station in town and a swimming pool and sport facilities. A kilometer 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 the annual medieval festival where all the villagers are dressed up and re-enacting a bygone age.

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: Aulla (autostrada, train station, supermarkets) 5km, Villafranca (shops, supermarket, train station) 6 kms, Pontremoli (train station, autostrada) 20 km, Lerici (beaches) 40 kms, Lucca 90 kms, Pisa (airport) 85 kms, Florence 150 kms.