Fivizzano, Lunigiana, Tuscany, Italy
€295,000
- PROPERTY TYPE
Mill
- SIZE
1,800 sq ft
167 sq m
Key features
- Historic former paper mill with distinctive industrial character
- Riverside setting in Lunigiana, northern Tuscany
- Approximately 1,200 sq m former mill across four levels
- Separate stone farmhouse of approximately 450 sq m
- Approximately 5,000 sq m of riverside land
- Renewed roof to the former paper mill
- Sunny, private position with good vehicle access
- Space to create an on-site parking area
- Hospitality or residential conversion potential, subject to permissions
- Feasibility study and estimated transformation costs available through Pianta Immobiliare
Description
A former paper mill and stone farmhouse in a riverside setting, with hospitality potential in northern Tuscany
A substantial former paper mill with a renewed roof, a separate stone farmhouse and approximately 5,000 sq m of riverside land, La Cartiera offers an ambitious restoration opportunity in Lunigiana, northern Tuscany.
La Cartiera takes its name from its former use as a paper mill, a building dedicated to paper production. Its industrial heritage, substantial stone architecture and riverside location give the property a distinctive historical identity.
Located in Rometta, within the municipality of Fivizzano, the property enjoys a sunny, private position with good vehicle access and capacity to create an on-site parking area.
The two buildings provide approximately 1,650 sq m in total and require complete renovation. A feasibility study outlining development proposals and estimated transformation costs can be provided through Pianta Immobiliare.
THE FORMER PAPER MILL
The former paper mill extends to approximately 1,200 sq m across four levels. Its substantial proportions and industrial character provide the foundations for a coordinated restoration project.
The roof has been renewed, but the building otherwise requires complete renovation. Its scale offers scope to investigate guest accommodation alongside communal dining, relaxation and activity spaces, subject to technical assessment and the necessary permissions.
THE STONE FARMHOUSE
The separate stone farmhouse provides approximately 450 sq m over three levels and also requires complete renovation.
Its relationship with the former paper mill introduces flexibility within an overall scheme. Potential uses could include complementary guest accommodation, an owner's or manager's residence, or other supporting spaces, depending on the approved project.
RIVERSIDE LAND AND ACCESS
Approximately 5,000 sq m of land extends alongside the river, providing an attractive natural setting for the two stone buildings.
The grounds offer scope to explore riverside gardens, outdoor dining and places to relax overlooking the water, subject to site conditions and permissions. For a future hospitality or retreat concept, this relationship with the river could become a defining part of the guest experience.
Good vehicle access and capacity for an on-site parking area are practical advantages for both restoration works and future use.
THE OPPORTUNITY
La Cartiera would suit buyers seeking a substantial renovation project whose architecture and riverside location provide the basis for an individual concept.
Possible approaches include a boutique hospitality property, a countryside retreat or guest accommodation with shared facilities. A residential or mixed-use scheme could also be investigated.
The feasibility study available through Pianta Immobiliare provides a starting point for considering development options and estimated transformation costs. Any conversion, change of use or development remains subject to technical assessment and the necessary permissions, including consideration of the riverside setting.
LUNIGIANA - AN ESTABLISHED DESTINATION WITH GROWING APPEAL
Long appreciated for its castles, historic villages and mountain landscapes, Lunigiana is attracting growing attention within Tuscany. Regional figures identify it among the areas recording the strongest tourism growth in 2025, while residential asking prices in Fivizzano remain well below the Tuscan average. This combination of established visitor appeal and comparatively accessible property prices provides an encouraging setting in which to explore a carefully planned restoration or hospitality project.
ROMETTA, FIVIZZANO AND THE SURROUNDING AREA
Rometta provides a practical base within Lunigiana, with its own railway station on the Lucca-Aulla line and access to the A15 motorway at Aulla.
Nearby Fivizzano offers shops, restaurants and everyday amenities, together with the atmosphere of a historic Tuscan market town. Piazza Medicea, cafés, local producers and the celebrated Sapori food and wine festival add to its appeal for residents and visitors.
The wider landscape offers wooded hills, walking routes and opportunities for outdoor exploration in the Apuan Alps and Tuscan-Emilian Apennines. Nearby Equi Terme adds thermal waters, caves and adventure activities.
ROAD DISTANCES FROM ROMETTA
Fivizzano-Rometta-Soliera railway station is 1.1 km away, Fivizzano town centre 9.4 km and the Aulla entrance to the A15 motorway 9.6 km.
Lucca is 85.7 km away, Parma 110.2 km, Genoa 111.3 km and Florence 154.6 km.
Pisa International Airport is 92.7 km away, Milan Linate Airport 211.2 km and Rome Ciampino Airport 443.3 km.
A substantial former paper mill with a renewed roof, a separate stone farmhouse and approximately 5,000 sq m of riverside land, La Cartiera offers an ambitious restoration opportunity in Lunigiana, northern Tuscany.
La Cartiera takes its name from its former use as a paper mill, a building dedicated to paper production. Its industrial heritage, substantial stone architecture and riverside location give the property a distinctive historical identity.
Located in Rometta, within the municipality of Fivizzano, the property enjoys a sunny, private position with good vehicle access and capacity to create an on-site parking area.
The two buildings provide approximately 1,650 sq m in total and require complete renovation. A feasibility study outlining development proposals and estimated transformation costs can be provided through Pianta Immobiliare.
THE FORMER PAPER MILL
The former paper mill extends to approximately 1,200 sq m across four levels. Its substantial proportions and industrial character provide the foundations for a coordinated restoration project.
The roof has been renewed, but the building otherwise requires complete renovation. Its scale offers scope to investigate guest accommodation alongside communal dining, relaxation and activity spaces, subject to technical assessment and the necessary permissions.
THE STONE FARMHOUSE
The separate stone farmhouse provides approximately 450 sq m over three levels and also requires complete renovation.
Its relationship with the former paper mill introduces flexibility within an overall scheme. Potential uses could include complementary guest accommodation, an owner's or manager's residence, or other supporting spaces, depending on the approved project.
RIVERSIDE LAND AND ACCESS
Approximately 5,000 sq m of land extends alongside the river, providing an attractive natural setting for the two stone buildings.
The grounds offer scope to explore riverside gardens, outdoor dining and places to relax overlooking the water, subject to site conditions and permissions. For a future hospitality or retreat concept, this relationship with the river could become a defining part of the guest experience.
Good vehicle access and capacity for an on-site parking area are practical advantages for both restoration works and future use.
THE OPPORTUNITY
La Cartiera would suit buyers seeking a substantial renovation project whose architecture and riverside location provide the basis for an individual concept.
Possible approaches include a boutique hospitality property, a countryside retreat or guest accommodation with shared facilities. A residential or mixed-use scheme could also be investigated.
The feasibility study available through Pianta Immobiliare provides a starting point for considering development options and estimated transformation costs. Any conversion, change of use or development remains subject to technical assessment and the necessary permissions, including consideration of the riverside setting.
LUNIGIANA - AN ESTABLISHED DESTINATION WITH GROWING APPEAL
Long appreciated for its castles, historic villages and mountain landscapes, Lunigiana is attracting growing attention within Tuscany. Regional figures identify it among the areas recording the strongest tourism growth in 2025, while residential asking prices in Fivizzano remain well below the Tuscan average. This combination of established visitor appeal and comparatively accessible property prices provides an encouraging setting in which to explore a carefully planned restoration or hospitality project.
ROMETTA, FIVIZZANO AND THE SURROUNDING AREA
Rometta provides a practical base within Lunigiana, with its own railway station on the Lucca-Aulla line and access to the A15 motorway at Aulla.
Nearby Fivizzano offers shops, restaurants and everyday amenities, together with the atmosphere of a historic Tuscan market town. Piazza Medicea, cafés, local producers and the celebrated Sapori food and wine festival add to its appeal for residents and visitors.
The wider landscape offers wooded hills, walking routes and opportunities for outdoor exploration in the Apuan Alps and Tuscan-Emilian Apennines. Nearby Equi Terme adds thermal waters, caves and adventure activities.
ROAD DISTANCES FROM ROMETTA
Fivizzano-Rometta-Soliera railway station is 1.1 km away, Fivizzano town centre 9.4 km and the Aulla entrance to the A15 motorway 9.6 km.
Lucca is 85.7 km away, Parma 110.2 km, Genoa 111.3 km and Florence 154.6 km.
Pisa International Airport is 92.7 km away, Milan Linate Airport 211.2 km and Rome Ciampino Airport 443.3 km.
Fivizzano, Lunigiana, Tuscany, Italy
NEAREST AIRPORTS
Distances are straight line measurements- Galileo(International)40.9 miles
- Florence(International)60.8 miles
- Borgo Panigale(International)60.9 miles
- Cristoforo Colombo(International)64.2 miles
- Villafranca Veronese(International)88.0 miles
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