Fivizzano, Lunigiana, Tuscany, Italy

A three-bedroom country home with mountain views, an apple orchard and scope for indoor-outdoor living
At the edge of a picturesque Lunigiana hamlet, Casale ai Bozzi delle Fate overlooks wooded valleys and the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines. The village church's distinctive cupola forms part of the outlook from the balconies and land, giving this country home a memorable setting.
Generous interiors, courtyards and an adjoining garden offer the opportunity to create a home that flows naturally between indoors and out. An original stone pizza oven, an apple orchard and river swimming approximately fifteen minutes away on foot add to the pleasures of country living in northern Tuscany.
The advertised price includes the main house, surrounding land, a separate apple-orchard plot and two small outbuildings.
KEY FEATURES
* Three spacious bedrooms and one existing bathroom
* Approximately 176 sq m of principal accommodation
* Approximately 254 sq m of cellar and ancillary space
* Approximately 1,847 sq m of land across two parcels
* Panoramic Apennine views and an outlook towards the church cupola
* Living area opening onto a balcony
* Original stone pizza oven, courtyards and covered patio
* Two small outbuildings, one with potential for an annex
* Independent courtyard access suitable for a small car
* Waterfalls and natural swimming pools approximately 15 minutes away on foot
THE HOUSE
The accommodation includes an eat-in kitchen, a generous double living room, three bedrooms and one bathroom. The structure is sound, while high ceilings across the two main accommodation levels contribute to the sense of space.
The living area opens onto a balcony, providing an existing connection with the landscape. Selective internal restyling could improve the relationship between cooking, dining and relaxation spaces while retaining the house's traditional character.
A marble staircase leads to a wide corridor serving three spacious bedrooms and the bathroom. The principal bedroom and bathroom enjoy views towards the Apennines. Additional bathrooms could be explored as part of a future layout, subject to technical assessment and any necessary permissions.
The property requires renovation, is offered furnished and has an independent heating system.
CONNECTING INDOORS AND OUT
One of the most appealing directions for the house is to strengthen its connections with the garden and courtyards.
Converting suitable windows into glazed doors, introducing new openings or enlarging the balcony into a terrace could create easier movement between the living spaces and outdoor dining areas. These would be separate development works, requiring technical assessment, appropriate budgeting and any necessary permissions.
A considered design could bring the kitchen, living areas and outdoor spaces together around the views, with the original stone pizza oven providing a focal point for meals and gatherings.
GARDEN, COURTYARDS AND ORCHARD
Two land parcels of approximately 540 sq m and 1,307 sq m include the surrounding grounds and a separate apple orchard.
Two courtyards of approximately 99 sq m and 37 sq m, a covered patio of around 17 sq m and a balcony of approximately 9 sq m provide varied places to enjoy the setting.
There is space to arrange outdoor meals, planting and quiet seating areas overlooking the valleys, wooded hills and church cupola. A swimming pool could also be investigated within the adjoining garden, subject to technical assessment and any necessary permissions.
CANTINAS AND OUTBUILDINGS
Approximately 254 sq m of cellar and ancillary accommodation provides practical facilities for maintaining a country home, garden and orchard. These spaces offer room for tools, equipment, produce storage and workshop activities.
Both small outbuildings are included in the sale. One could be considered for conversion into a small annex; the other could provide storage or supporting facilities for a future pool area, such as a utility space or small sauna. Any change of use or conversion would require technical assessment and the necessary permissions.
ACCESS AND LOCAL LIFE
Independent vehicle access leads into a courtyard through narrow village streets suitable for a small car. This should be considered when planning deliveries and renovation works.
Paths from the land lead to a popular river swimming area in approximately fifteen minutes on foot, with waterfalls and clear natural rock pools among the surrounding woodland.
Fivizzano provides shops, cafés, restaurants and everyday amenities, together with markets, festivals and cultural events. The wider Lunigiana landscape offers historic villages, castles and mountain routes to explore.
Casale ai Bozzi delle Fate is an opportunity to shape a country home around mountain views, productive outdoor space and the pleasure of living close to nature.