Tuscany, Lunigiana, Fivizzano, Italy

Tucked away in a hilltop village, beautifully restored two bedroom property with large terraces and wonderful views, and a barn on two levels offering potential for development (pending usual planning consents).

Accommodation comprises: entrance hall, charming study area, snug living room, and dining area opening onto the terrace overlooking the valley. Stylish fitted kitchen. Ground floor bathroom. Upstairs are two bedrooms and a very large terrace with portico.

Access is on foot with parking close by.

The property is set high in the hills, between the medieval market town of Fivizzano and bustling Aulla with supermarkets, shops, motorway and train station.

Fivizzano, a medieval walled town with a central cobbled piazza, is often referred to as the Florence of Lunigiana. The lively town hosts many cultural events over the summer with concerts in the piazza and reenactments of medieval parades. With its musical heritage the town also attracts international musicians during its annual folk music festival. There is a hospital, shops and restaurants in the town. Aulla is the main point of access to the area, with autostrada exit and trains, from where it is easy to reach the Ligurian coastline and all the sights of Tuscany. It is an easy run to Pisa airport, straight down the autostrada.

Lunigiana is a magical part of Tuscany with breath-taking scenery and an abundance of medieval castles. The sunshine, glorious countryside, delicious food and wine, kind and friendly people offer a perfect mix for a summer retreat or for year-round living.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 just over an hour away.

Distances: Aulla (shops, autostrada, trains) 7 km, Fivizzano 10 km, Lerici (beaches) 25 km, Lucca 90 km, Pisa (airport) 90 km, Portofino 100 km, Florence 150 km.