3 Bed Villa for sale
Fivizzano, Lunigiana, Tuscany, Italy
Full Description
Superb property set at the edge of a charming historical village with castle.
The stone house is accessed from the quiet village pedestrian lane onto a stone flagged character courtyard.
Entrance hall, dining room, living room with fireplace, kitchen and covered terrace and doors to garden
upstairs there are three bedrooms, one with private terrace, two bathrooms and study.
On the lower ground floor there are 5 basement rooms.
The property is complete with main services and has central heating.
The villa requires some modernization work but offers the charm and character of a historical medieval home.
A large courtyard runs the length of the house at the front and there is just over a hectare of woodland.
Restaurant and bar in the village and the medieval market town of Fivizzano is within walking distance.
There is a lovely restaurant in the village with tables on the banks of the river for 'alfresco' dining, and the village is within walking distance of the town of Fivizzano. Fivizzano is a medieval walled town with a central cobbled piazza and 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 weekly market in the Medici piazza on Tuesdays and also a hospital, shops and restaurants in the town.
Lunigiana is a magical part of Tuscany. The hills that encircle Lunigiana create an intimate and relaxed atmosphere whilst the blend of the mountains and sea are extremely inviting to those who enjoy the outdoors. The rolling landscape is liberally sprinkled with castles of Medici or Malaspina vintage and for lovers of the coast the sea is only half-an-hour away. The golden sandy beaches around Lerici and the pebble coves of the Cinque Terre are ideal for swimming and sailing and are full of life with busy coffee bars, restaurants and shops . 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: Fivizzano (shops, restaurants) 1km, Aulla (motorway and trains) 15 km, Lerici (beaches) 40 km, Cinque Terre 40 km, Pisa (airport) 95 km, Lucca 95 km, Florence 150 km.
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