Tuscany, Lucca, Minucciano, Italy

Set on the edge of a charming village near the small town of Minucciano, detached villa enjoying views to the hills, and easy access by car. The property also benefits from a private parking space and a garage.

The villa is divided into two independent units, each with its own private entrance, making it ideal as a family home, holiday retreat, or investment opportunity.

The first unit is over two levels. On the main floor, you are welcomed into the living room with a fireplace, alongside a bathroom and two spacious bedrooms. One of the bedrooms features a balcony with direct access to the garden which leads to the cellars below.

The upper level, reached via a covered external staircase, offers a large dining and living area with a fireplace and access to a balcony, a separate kitchen, a bathroom, and two additional bedrooms.

The property also benefits from outdoor space, perfect for enjoying the quiet surroundings and views.

This area is on the border between Lunigiana and Garfagnana in the Tuscan hills with a nearby lake and with trails into the mountains. Lago Gramolazzo is particularly beautiful and offers a number of activities. The area is famous for the stone statues which date back to the Neolithic age and are thought to be gifts to the moon Goddess. Garfagnana is the valley which stretches west from Lucca along the Serchio valley to the hills on the northern tip where it borders with Lunigiana. It is characterised by hilltop villages and small towns with cobbled piazzas. The hills on either side of the river rise steeply and are flanked with dense woodlands, scattered farms, rivers and streams. The hilltop villages offer splendid views across the valley. The largest towns in the region are Barga and Castelnuovo di Garfagnana with picturesque medieval town centres, restaurants, shops and supermarkets. Barga higher in the hills is dominated by the ancient cathedral and has a famous theatre house. The villages offer breathtaking views, traditional restaurants, orchards and vineyards. Equidistant, and just 30 mins away, are the medieval market towns 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 bustling 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. 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: Pieve San Lorenzo at the doorstep (train station), Piazza Al Serchio (train station, shops) 15km, Lago di Gramolazzo (boats, swimming) 10km, Fivizzano 20km, Aulla 25km, Lucca 75km, Lerici (beaches) 50km, Cinque Terre 70km, Pisa (airport) 70km

Please note that measurements and distances are approximate and that the position on the map does not correspond to the exact position of the property.