Fivizzano, Lunigiana, Tuscany, Italy

Set along Via Roma, one of Fivizzano's most characteristic streets, lined with small artisan food shops, cafés and everyday local activity, this apartment is positioned within the active fabric of a historic market town.
The property is accessed via a Carrara marble staircase with original wrought iron balustrades, introducing a material continuity that continues throughout the apartment.
Arranged on the first floor, the internal space extends to approximately 124 sqm across a single level. The current layout includes a double living room, separate kitchen, two bedrooms and two bathrooms, offering a clear and adaptable spatial structure.
Terracotta flooring defines much of the interior, characteristic of the period and consistent in tone. There is also the possibility to introduce a fireplace, reinforcing the domestic centre of the living space.
The front balcony opens towards Via Roma and the entrance to Piazza Medicea, where the town's cultural and seasonal life unfolds. The slightly elevated position creates a sense of distance and perspective, allowing the movement of the street to be observed rather than directly entered.
From here, the space flows through to the kitchen and a second rear balcony, leading to a private courtyard garden of approximately 120 sqm. Enclosed and set behind the building, this outdoor space offers a quieter counterpoint to the street - suitable for low-maintenance, year-round use.
At ground level, a cellar of approximately 61 sqm provides additional volume, adaptable for storage or ancillary functions.
Beyond the immediate urban setting, woodland paths and river swimming areas can be reached within around ten minutes on foot, extending the living environment into the surrounding landscape.
The property is in need of modernisation, offering a clear opportunity to reinterpret the existing structure while retaining its material identity.
A space defined by proportion, material and position - between town life and landscape.