Tuscany, Lunigiana, Filattiera, Italy

Antique tower house fully restored with land and swimming pool.

The property has been divided into four apartments, each with its own entrance, with lovely grounds and saltwater pool. The ground floor is made up of cantinas.

Successfully rented with short-term holiday lets. Each unit has a kitchen and there are 3 two-bedroom units, and one one-bedroom unit.

The property includes ample private parking.

Tastefully restored with beamed ceilings and traditional terracotta floors.

Main services including central heating and Wi-fi.

The property is set in the Lunigiana hills on the edge of an ancient hamlet, only 5 kms from the bustling town of Pontremoli. Pontremoli was built between two rivers as an expansion of the central castle. Wherever you look, you will find elegant palazzos with internal courtyards overlooking the river, porticos and stylish piazzas. The cobbled lanes leading up to the castle are flanked with stone houses and interlinking arches. The twin arched roman bridges are the gateway on either side of the town. Pontremoli has a good selection of shops and restaurants, a theatre, hospital and the famous Castello which houses a museum. The central Piazza della Repubblica has traditional cafès where you can mingle with authors as the town hosts the most important Italian book prize. Don’t miss the imposing white marble Cathedral and colourful street market on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

Lunigiana is a magical part of Tuscany. The hills that encircle Lunigiana create an intimate and relaxed atmosphere whilst the blend of the mountains and sea are extremely inviting to those who enjoy the outdoors. 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. Lunigiana is special and has been likened to a magical kingdom. It is not only the breath-taking scenery with its abundance of medieval castles but you simply feel a huge sense of wellbeing radiating from the sunshine, glorious countryside, delicious food and wine, kind friendly locals and most importantly, from the sense of tradition and community amongst people here 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 in the summer while the snow clad mountains offer skiing in the local resorts during the winter months and are each a short drive away. 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 hours’ drive.

Distances: Pontremoli 5 km (supermarkets, trains, autostrada), Lerici (beaches) 45 km, Cinque Terre 40 km, Parma 80 km, Lucca 95 km, Pisa (airport) 100 km.