Tuscany, Lunigiana, Pontremoli, Italy

Nestled in the hills above the medieval town of Pontremoli, restored farmhouse in two units with 17,000 sqm of land, offering a beautiful place to relax in nature, whilst only a few minutes drive from amenties. 17000 sqm

Main unit comprises: Ground floor entrance into a large rustic kitchen, ground floor bedroom, bathroom, and a lovely living/studio room with stairs up to a second bedroom, bathroom, plus a large bright living room with direct access to the outside portico and garden.

The second unit, also tastefully renovated and all on the ground floor comprises living room with kitchenette, two bedrooms and bathroom. There is also an attic space with laundry area.

To complete the property are two cellars, and a lovely garden and further land with fruit trees all around.

Possibly to install a swimming pool (subject to planning permission).

The ancient town of Pontremoli is just 5 km away and 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. There is motorway access and a train station in Pontremoli with trains to Lucca, Pisa, Cinque Terre and Milan.

There are numerous country farm restaurants to discover nearby, serving local specialties and excellent walking trails abound.

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 just forty-five minutes drive away. The golden sandy beaches around Lerici and the pebble coves of the Cinque Terre are ideal for swimming and sailing. The airports of Pisa, Parma and Genova are just over an hour away.

Distances: Pontremoli 5 km, Aulla 20 km, Lerici (beaches) 40 km, Cinque Terre 55 km, Viareggio 80 km, Parma (airport) 85 km, Lucca 90 km, Pisa (airport) 100 km.