Tuscany, Lunigiana, Tresana, Italy

Perfect Tuscan property, presented in immaculate condition with charm and character, set in a tranquil location the Lunigiana hills yet with easy access from Pisa airport.

Wonderful rustic stone villa (180 sqm) which has undergone a remarkable restoration, set in beautiful land and gardens and with a swimming pool. High quality workmanship is on display and the house has retained all the Tuscan charm and features. There is an easy connection between inside and out. The villa is detached and the location is entirely private with stunning, wide ranging views over the surrounding fields, meadows and woodland. The house is pretty and has a delightful wisteria covered pergola over the dining terrace, perfect for morning coffees and sociable meals. There is a detached stone out building, currently used as a laundry, and well landscaped pool area with pergola. There are beautiful heavy wooden beams for the ceilings, exposed stone including lovely arches, and terracotta floors.

The accommodation comprises living room with lovely wood burning stove, beautifully presented kitchen with island and which opens onto the lovely pergola, hall and stairwell with store room; upstairs there are two good double bedrooms, each with their own ensuite bathrooms (one with shower and one with bath); and up on the top level are two attic rooms, plus bathroom with shower.

Central heating. High quality fittings, including windows, doors and lights. With private driveway and easy parking the villa is approached from the main town of Aulla (with autostrada exit), just 10 kms away.

The property has 52,000 sqm (around 12 acres) of land, including garden, olive groves and meadow around the house, plus further plots of woodland and meadow further afield.

The villa is on the edge of a small village in the Lunigiana hills, only 10 kms from Aulla where there is a train station, supermarkets and shops. There are numerous country farm restaurants (agriturismi) to discover nearby serving local specialties and excellent walking trails abound. The small town of Barbarasco is close, set on the banks of the river Magra, and offers a selection of shops and restaurants, schools, chemist and one of the best cheese shops in the area.

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 only half-an-hours’ 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 all just over an hour away.

Distances: Aulla 10 km, Lerici (beaches) 30 km, Cinque Terre 40 km, Viareggio 60 km, Lucca 80 km, Pisa (airport) 85 km.