Properties for sale in Tuscany, Italy

Large independent Villa surrounded by large garden overlooking magnificent view of the mountains and valley. Gated drive in the grass and trees at the front of the villa.  Fully habitable.                         First Floor ​Large rooms    bathroom  Laundry room Boiled room   Second Floor​ Entrance Large Dining Kitchen with fireplace Large dining room with fireplace Lounge/ dining room with balcony and pink marble floor Smaller Lounge  2 Bathrooms 2 Large bedrooms Ground Floor Large Garage

Detached villa, with separate small apartment in lower floor (not included) surrounded by a large garden lawn  Gas central heating and solar panels on roof. Wonderful views overlooking the Apuan Marble Mountains. Ground Floor -  Large Lounge Fully equipped kitchen/dining area with door leading to garden. 2 Bathrooms Smaller Lounge leading to garden 3 Double Bedrooms  Large Corridor Loft -  2 Double Bedrooms,  1 single bedroom 1 Bathroom Large terrace Lower Floor – Accessible internally   Garage Laundry Room Boiler Room Bathroom Tavern    Distances To (approx) Airport (Pisa) – 70km Lucca – 40km Coast (Forte dei Marmi)-55km Ski Resort (Abetone) -66km

Beautiful traditional 100 year old “Liberty” villa in a sunny position with far reaching leafy mountain views to the south and west (sunsets viewed from the house are spectacular!), a 5 minute walk from the vibrant and historic town of Barga. The villa is surrounded by well groomed large garden, including fruit trees. Wonderful Art Nouveau villa from the early 1900s, located in the immediate vicinity of the historic center of Barga, one of the 100 most beautiful villages in Italy. The villa has been finely restored with fine finishes with the utmost respect for the original features, still maintaining the original Tessieri floors, some frescoes and interior doors and fixtures. The villa is spread over two floors and is composed on the ground floor of a large entrance hall, dining room, eat-in kitchen with access to the delightful porch, perfect for outdoor dining in summer, living room with fireplace and access to the large and sunny terrace overlooking on the elegant garden, and library as well as another large terrace on the main facade. A large marble staircase leads to the first floor where there are: hallway, double bedroom with private bathroom and walk-in closet, another double bedroom, study, single bedroom and bathroom. The building is also equipped with a cellar (laundry room) and habitable attic. The property includes a service building consisting of a large garage, orangery, central heating room and closets. The villa is surrounded by a large fenced garden of over 1500 square meters. Note of value of the villa are the large terrace with summer lounge where you can relax and enjoy the beauty of the large garden in the utmost tranquility and privacy; at the same time in a few minutes on foot, you can reach all services including bars, restaurants, supermarket and the historic center of the town. More about this source textSource text required for additional translation information Send feedback Side panels Habitable area180sqm + loft + cellar + Garage Ground floor  - 92 sqm Elegant hallway Large kitchen with access to garden. Dining room with lovely open fire, Sitting rooms,  open fire and direct access to garden. Piano room Marble staircase to upper floors. First floor - 87 sqm 2 Double Bedrooms 1 Single Bedroom with ensuite bathroom 1 Bathroom 1 Study 1 Walk in wardrobe Loft. - 90 sqm 4 rooms can be converted into bedrooms Cellar - 32 sqm Garage - 32 sqm Outdoor Kitchen - 14 sqm Barga is a lively, cosmopolitan town with a wide variety of cafés, restaurants, shops and services. The town is the cultural hub of the surrounding area, with an opera house, a jazz festival, and a number of outdoor feasts, dances and concerts. There is also a modern, well-run open-air swimming pool, which has a bar and café, comfortable deck chairs and a beautiful view. The Old Town which dates back to medieval times, is a honeycomb of winding, cobbled alleys and stairways, leading up to a beautiful Cathedral. There are  train stations in the nearby towns of Fornaci di Barga and Barga Gallicano on the direct line from Pisa (40m, 1 hr 20 minutes by car). Services are economical and regular and connect with all the major towns and cities in the region. Distances Lucca - 35km Pisa - 55km Florence - 110 km Coast - 55km

In an idyllic setting in the hills above Pieve Fosciana “The Manor House” built in the 19th century is set against a backdrop of trees with astounding views across the valley. This large yet comfortable stone house has been sympathetically restored with high quality fittings, current owners have modernised while retaining a wealth of original features – original “cotto” floors in the kitchen , chestnut beams and original doors. Viewing is strongly recommended to appreciate this fantastic property.  Newly restored insulated roof, Propane gas central heating, high quality fittings . Separate barn, also restored includes 2 rooms and a showeroom. Also included an underground water well. Covered Terrace 3 Double Bedrooms Large Dining Kitchen  Formal Dining Room  Lounge with Wood Fireplace Elegant Hallway with Cloakroom Bathroom with marble pavement and walls Shower room Wine Cellar and Storage Beautifully Landscaped Garden Ample land acreage, mostly woodland Fabulous Views Distances   Castelnuovo di Garfagnana – 10 minutes Lucca - 50 minutes Pisa – 1 hour, 15 min

Independent villa (150 sqm) with pool near Lucca. 2 hectare of garden with 200 olive trees along with many fruit trees plus 1 hectare of woodland all completely fenced, water source from underground well. In an idyllic setting in the hills above Lucca newly restored barn is surrounded by garden which includes an olive grove with astounding views across the valley. This comfortable and beautifully furnished villa has been sympathetically restored with high quality fittings. Viewing is strongly recommended to appreciate this beautiful property.    Newly restored ventilated roof, oil central heating, double glazed window.   One Double Bedroom One Single Bedroom Main double bedroom with mezzanine, walkin wardrobe & ensuite bathroom with Jacuzzi. Large Dining Kitchen, best quality material, fully equipped. Covered Terrace with dining area Split level Dining Room and Lounge with wood fireplace, with original cotto floor tiles. Bathroom  Laundry room Cellar and Storage Beautifully Landscaped Garden and olive grove Swimming Pool (10m x 5m) Fabulous Views Lucca - 25 min Viareggio - 25 min Pisa Airport - 40 min

Large farm house mainly olive grove (1000 trees) set in the plains near Pisa. Sold as on going business. Separate small apartment offered for summer rental to tourists. 9 hectares of olive grove and pasture land, all fully fenced plus another 8 hectares of woodland. The villa has been tastefully restored retaining many original features including wooden beams and cotto tiles. Central heating throughout the house aided by roof sun panels. Separate one bedroom apartment for tourists. Separate apartment on first floor accessible by outdoor staircase. Layout; Entrance loggia, Lounge/kitchen and dining area Large bedroom  Large bathroom with bathtub and separate shower. Main Villa Ground Floor  Large Covered Loggia with billiard table, dining area and relaxing area. Large fully equipped kitchen Very large lounge with fireplace  Dining Room 1 Bathroom Boiler Room 2 double bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms First floor accessible by original stone steps. 1 double bedroom with large ensuite bathroom. 4 double bedrooms  1 bathroom  The property is strategically located not far from the motorway, within easy reach of many interesting Tuscan locations. Distances Pisa Airport - 17km Lucca - 14 km The Versilia coast - 24km Florence - 104km

This fabulous traditional semidetached restored stone built farmhouse dating from approximately 1789 in the charming village of Poggio has been restored sympathetically and to a very high specification.   There are stunning views from all aspects of the house of both the Appennines and the Apuane mountain ranges.   From the top terrace there are incredible views of  Ponte di Villetta- the magnificent railway viaduct, Lago di Pontecosi and Orecchiella National Park.   This property offers extremely flexible accommodation and original features and in our opinion has the potential to be a successful B&B/Rental property.   Entering the property from the village lane:   There is a charming covered porchway leading to the main front door:   1st Floor   Large entrance hallway Lounge with feature stone fireplace and double aspect windows Archway to bespoke fitted dining kitchen with range cooker and access to small balcony overlooking a pretty terrace. 2 Double Bedrooms both with fantastic views Luxury bath/shower room Door from hallway to external stairs leading to the ground floor terrace and parking area   2nd Floor Large Master Bedroom with double aspect windows Fabulous en-suite shower room Dressing Room 4th bedroom which could be used as a home office, nursery or service kitchen for the terrace (water and electrics are installed) Panoramic cotta tiled terrace Ground Floor   With two independent entrances this area (which is currently used as a work studio) has the potential to be a self-contained apartment. There is: 1 large room (with windows) – currently laid out as 5th double bedroom 2 shower rooms Kitchen area (no units but all electrics and plumbing are installed) Lounge area or Bed 6 (currently a studio) with door to 3rd Terrace/Garden area   There is also a separate utility/storage/boiler room with entrance from the ground floor terrace.   The house has both gas central heating and solar panels for hot water production.     Barn   Large barn with newly laid concrete floors and sound walls and roof , suitable for workshop and storage.     Outside Space   Large terrace with wooden pergola covered with vines Traditional Pizza Oven Wood Store Parking Areas Side Terrace     The village of Poggio is enhanced by being within walking distance to a train station on the Pisa-Aulla line giving connections to both the beautiful Ligurian Coast including the famous Cinque Terre, Lucca, Pisa and Florence which have links to most of the major cities.   There are also extensive walking, trekking, mountain and road cycling, skiing, many public swimming pools in the vicinity and lots of interesting towns villages and countryside to explore.   Driving Times (Approximate)   Pisa airport  90 minutes Lucca 45 mins, Florence 90 minutes Cinque Terre 90 minutes Camporgiano  5minutes Castelnuovo di Garfagnana  10 minutes   Floor plans (indicative) available on request.   Splendida casa colonica semindipendente in pietra, risalente al 1789 circa, situata nell'incantevole borgo di Poggio. La proprietà è stata restaurata con cura, mantenendo il carattere originale e adottando specifiche di alto livello. La casa gode di viste mozzafiato da ogni lato, che spaziano dalla catena degli Appennini alle Alpi Apuane. Dalla terrazza superiore la vista è incredibile: si possono ammirare il magnifico viadotto ferroviario di Ponte di Villetta, il Lago di Pontecosi e il Parco Nazionale dell'Orecchiella. Grazie alla flessibilità degli spazi e alle caratteristiche originali, la proprietà rappresenta, a nostro avviso, un'ottima opportunità per un B&B di successo o come casa vacanze. Descrizione degli Interni Primo Piano Ingresso dalla stradina del borgo tramite un suggestivo porticato coperto. Ampio disimpegno d'ingresso. Soggiorno con camino in pietra e finestre a doppia esposizione. Cucina abitabile su misura collegata tramite un arco, dotata di cucina a gas professionale e accesso a un balconcino affacciato su una graziosa terrazza. 2 Camere matrimoniali entrambe con viste panoramiche. Bagno di lusso con vasca e doccia. Porta di collegamento a una scala esterna che conduce alla terrazza del piano terra e all'area parcheggio. Secondo Piano Grande Camera Padronale con finestre a doppia esposizione. Elegante bagno privato con doccia. Cabina armadio. Quarta camera, ideale come ufficio, nursery o cucina di servizio per la terrazza (impianti idrici ed elettrici già presenti). Terrazza panoramica in cotto. Piano Terra Con due ingressi indipendenti, quest'area (attualmente adibita a studio d'artista) ha il potenziale per diventare un appartamento autonomo. Ampio vano finestrato (attualmente configurato come quinta camera matrimoniale). 2 bagni con doccia. Zona cucina (predisposta con impianti, senza mobili). Zona living o sesta camera (attuale studio) con porta finestra sulla terza terrazza/giardino. Locale separato adibito a lavanderia/ripostiglio/centrale termica con accesso dalla terrazza. Caratteristiche Tecniche e Annessi Impianti: Riscaldamento a gas e pannelli solari per la produzione di acqua calda. Fienile: Ampio annesso con pavimenti in cemento nuovi, tetto e mura solide, ideale come officina o deposito. Spazi Esterni Grande terrazza con pergola in legno coperta da viti. Forno a legna tradizionale per la pizza. Legnaia. Aree parcheggio private. Terrazza laterale. Posizione e Collegamenti Il borgo di Poggio è strategicamente situato a breve distanza a piedi dalla stazione ferroviaria della linea Pisa-Aulla, che garantisce collegamenti con la costa ligure (Cinque Terre), Lucca, Pisa e Firenze. La zona offre innumerevoli attività: trekking, ciclismo (strada e MTB), sci e diverse piscine pubbliche, oltre a borghi storici e paesaggi naturali da esplorare. Tempi di percorrenza (approssimativi): Aeroporto di Pisa: 90 minuti Lucca: 45 minuti Firenze / Cinque Terre: 90 minuti Camporgiano: 5 minuti Castelnuovo di Garfagnana: 10 minuti Planimetrie indicative disponibili su richiesta.

Situated in a stunning yet peaceful riverside location this centuries old Mill House has to be seen to be appreciated. The property is reached from a 2.4km track road and approached by a wooden bridge over the river. Mill House Ground Floor The entrance doors are hand crafted iron double glazed doors entirely in keeping with the architecture of the house. Kitchen - Fabulous hand crafted chestnut dining kitchen Study - The original cooking fire (with tools) and original chestnut storage cupboard and original chestnut staircase to upper floor Lounge/Formal Dining  - Original chestnut beams and cotta flooring Double bedroom Shower Room Laundry & Boiler room Original stone steps lead to the original mill equipment and millstones. First Floor Landing with doors leading to: Family bathroom with clawfoot freestanding bath. 3 Double bedrooms with original cotta flooring and chestnut beams Guest Cottage Opposite the Mill house across the charming patio with a vine covered pergola there is a charming one double bedroomed guest house with lounge area and WC and Shower Room. There is also a shallow dipping pool designed to be in harmony with the environment. Distances (approx): Pieve Fosciana (shopping&restaurants) : 9km Castelnuovo di Garfagnana: 13km Lucca: 58km Coast (Forte dei Marmi) :57km Pisa Airport: 90km

This modern 2 bedroomed ground floor apartment with additional separate internal storage area is situated within walking distance of the historic town of Vagli   2 Double Bedrooms Bathroom Kitchen/Diner with Pellet Stove Lounge (currently used for formal dining) Separate large storage room with Bathroom and Shower facilities. Small shared garden area to front - LAKE VIEWS! Distances from Vagli Sotto (approximate) Pisa - 99km Lucca - 65km Versilian Coast (Forte dei Marmi) - 70km

This beautiful villa which benefits from having the sun all day on the fabulous terrace is only 15 minutes from the seaside resort of Viareggio and 15 minutes from the famous walled city of Lucca. View of the sea from house and terrace Sloped south facing garden with olive grove and fruit orchard. The villa is 140 m2 and offers the following accomodation: Ground Floor 2 Double Bedrooms Family Bathroom Open Plan Living/Dining/Kitchen with open fireplace First Floor Large living area 2 Double Bedrooms Shower room The property also boasts: Pizza/Bread Oven Covered Patio Area Parking for 3 cars Wooden shutters Sea view Apuane Mountain Views Central Heating (GPL) Garden with Fruit and Olive Trees Indicative floor plans available on request.

Situsted on the 3rd (Top) floor of an historic apartment building the apartment offers the following accommodation: 2 Double Bedrooms Bathroom Open Plan kitchen/dining/living room (Dual Aspect windows) Hallway with cupboard which could be used as computer room/study Door Entry System Gas Central Heating Beamed Ceilings Cotto Flooring

Modern detached villa surrounded with very large garden. Great views of the mountains. Layout as follows: Ground floor Entrance Large lounge Dining room Fully Equipped Kitchen Closet 2 Bathrooms 2 Double Bedrooms 1 Single Bedroom Outdoor Porch Lower Floor Large Garage 2 Cellars Wood store Boiler Room Loft 2 Rooms and access to large Terrace Situated near the village of Poggio, only 6km from main town of Castelnuovo di Garfagnana. Walking distance to railway station. Lucca - 50km Pisa - 70km Florence - 120km Barga - 16km

The lovely stone built detached manor house with private pool is situated on the far edge of a tiny and peaceful medieval village Vigneta, and has a private back garden and side garden This imposing detached villa is reached from the front by beautiful stone steps and is surrounded by its own garden. There is a further entrance to the property at the side with just a few steps. There are 4 large bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (one of which is en-suite), 2 large hallways, a comfortable ground floor living room, large and well equipped kitchen diner, and upstairs landing with further sitting/reading area. Property specifics 2 large entrance halls (one from front and one from side of house Spacious comfortable living room with fireplace Large kitchen diner with washing machine, dishwasher, oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer Ground floor twin bedroom Ground floor shower room (shower cubicle can also be used as small bath for children) First floor: Large landing with further sitting/reading area 2 double bedrooms, one with en-suite shower room and small terrace, fireplace 1 twin bedroom Third shower room (shower cubicle can also be used as a small bath for children) The house has been carefully and beautifully furnished throughout with restored period furniture which is available for sale Outside: Parking for several cars Garden surrounding house Pool at back of house – 8M x 4M BBQ and Pizza Oven Fantastic views of mountains,vineyards and fields The village has a bar and ‘mini-market’ so a car is not necessary for shopping. There is a good selection of restaurants within a short car ride, and there are a couple within walking distance (1.5 – 2km). The closest train station is less than 2km away, aiding easy exploration of Lucca, the market town of Castelnuovo, Pisa and Florence (with a change at Lucca). It is also possible to take the train to the Cinque Terre which is a big bonus! The market town of Aulla is 20 mins by car and it is less than 1 hour by car to the seaside. This villa gives a unique opportunity to explore the totally unspoilt area at the tip of Tuscany, (Lunignana) but since it is only 20 minutes from the motorway, then the usual sights are in fact easier to visit than from many properties further south. Ideal also for cheaper flights from Genoa although the property is equidistant from Genoa and Pisa airports.

This property offers 3 houses (to be sold as one lot) in the beautiful mountain village of Sassi.   The views from the properties are stunning and this would be a superb opportunity for either a Holiday Rental or B&B business. These properties have been lovingly restored and equipped to the highest standards. New boilers, solid wood or paved floors, double-glazed hardwood windows while retaining a host of original features. In the spacious grounds of the property there is a swimming pool (5X9m – irregular shaped) -with a solarium that can easily be reached by all three properties. There is a large outside dining area complete with built-in Pizza oven and BBQ. The extensive terraced grounds (about 6500sqm/1.5acres ) are almost entirely fenced. There are around 120 fruit trees – Apple, Pear, Persimmon, Cherry, Plum, Apricot and Olive planted around the grounds. Parking for 3-4 cars, which could be extended. House 1 – Daino (Deer) - Circa 200m2 Floors – 2 Bedrooms – 4 (Master with en-suite bathroom) Shower and WC – 2 Bath & WC – 1 Reception – 1 Kitchen/Dining -1 Utility Room – 1 Balcony – 1 Fireplace – 2 (Kitchen and Reception) Hallway Large Landing Energy Class G, PEG 367.3, EPi(invol) 244.6 House 2 – The Stables – Circa- 164m2 Floors – 2 Bedrooms – 4 Shower and WC – 2 Bath & WC – 1 Reception – 1 Kitchen/Dining -1 Fireplace – 2 (Kitchen and Reception Room) Energy Class F PEG 250.6, EPi(invol) 160.5 House 3 – The House of Swallows – Circa 80m2 Floors- 2 Bedrooms -2 Kitchen/Dining -1 Reception – 1 Fireplace -1 (Reception) Energy Class G, PEG 659.7, EPi(invol) 430.3 N.B. Some of the furniture will be for sale (to be negotiated directly with the owner) but is not included in the price. Sassi is located in the Natural Park of the Apuan Alps, designated as such for its exceptional beauty and characterised by meadowland and mixed woodland. It has a restaurants and a grocery shop.   Molazzana (4km away) has a range of shops while the thriving market town of Castelnuovo (10km) has a wide variety of shops and services, a bustling weekly street market and train station on the main line to Lucca and Pisa. Lucca is just over 40km down the valley. Pisa airport can be reached in less than 1.5 hours. The coast (Forte dei Marmi) and excellent skiing (Abetone) can be reached in just over an hour by car.

"Casa Paola" is a traditional 2 bedroom stone built village house (about 80 sqm) with garden far reaching views of the Apuan Alps in a sunny position in the village of Gragnana just a short drive from Piazza al Serchio. Steps lead to the front door which opens into a welcoming lounge with open fire. This leads to a large dining room with galley kitchen  and stairs to the first floor where there are 2 double bedrooms a shower room . A summer kitchen off the little garden has been built on the ground floor. Upstairs there are two double bedrooms (one with large terrace with exceptional views) and a shower room. On the top floor there are two attic rooms used as bedrooms. The house has central heating to radiators but the boiler needs to be replaced. The upstairs windows need attention. The ancient stone built village of Gragnana has a rich and historic past, traces of which can still be found. The village grew up along a traditional mule track which led to Lunigiana. According to local legend, the bell of Santa Margherita church was blessed and would be rung to dispel the Black Death. A medieval bridge, which joined Gragnana to Piazza al Serchio via San Michele is still standing. The local café and little village car park are just a stone’s throw from the cottage (although it’s possible to park at the cottage). The bustling mountain town of Piazza al Serchio (on the main Pisa/Lucca to Aulla train line) is about 4.5 km away and provides extensive shopping and services as well as a weekly open air market. Aulla, (with its great access to the Italian motorway network), Lucca and Pisa airport are about 40km, 64km and 90 km away respectively. The world famous coastline of the “Cinque Terre” is just an hour's drive away. There are local ski slopes in Careggine (20 mins) and a very good ski resort in Abetone (1 hour 15 minutes), making this a great base for holidays at any time of year.

Restored and updated 2 bedroom first-floor apartment in the historic centre of the bustling 6th Century mountain village of Pieve Fosciana (360 m asl), just a few minutes drive from the market town of Castelnuovo di Garfagnana. The property has around 65sqm of floor space and is laid out as follows - main door to reception lounge, 2 double bedrooms, dining-kitchen and shower room with window. On the ground floor there is a cellar. Outside there is an enclosed garden of about 200 sqm (0.04 acres), mainly lawn with some fruit trees. The house has double glazing, a warm air pellet heater and a boiler for hot water, Parking is close by.and the local shops, restaurants and the small village cinema are just a short stroll away.. There is a bus stop close to the house with an hourly service to Castelnuovo. Castelnuovo train station is on the main Pisa/Lucca to Aulla line and there is a bus station with good links to the surrounding area. Pieve Fosciana lies in the heart of the Garfagnana, as this stretch of the fertile valley of the Serchio, flanked by the Apuan Alps to the west and Apennines to the east, is known. The district provides a range of sporting activities and promotes folk, agricultural and cultural events. The historic centre is brimming with ancient buildings of historic interest and close by (walking distance) there is a small thermal spa which is said to help with arthritic and other ailments. Lucca and Pisa are 48km and 64km respectively. The coast can be reached in about 1 hour. Local skiing is just 20 minutes away (winter only!) while the large, well equipped resort of Abetone is about 1 hour and 15 minutes away.

Centrally located in the bustling mountain village of Careggine, 882 m asl, next to local shops this Alpine style hotel, “Abete Bianco” (Silver Fir) is laid out over 4 floors and has a restaurant with traditional pizza oven. Level garden area. The hotel is about 1 hr 20 minutes from Lucca and 1 hr 40 minutes from Pisa. “Abete Bianco” was run very successfully for a number of years and, with its traditional pizza oven, was very popular with locals for birthday parties and other celebrations. It has been empty for a while and needs to be spruced up to restore it to its former glory! It has direct access from the village car park at the side or from the village road that ends at the historic archway in the ancient town walls. The layout is: Ground floor: Entrance hallway, large dining room with pizza oven access to the garden, kitchen (front and back), games room, storage cellar, wine cellar, 2 x WC rooms. First floor: Sitting room, 7 bedrooms (of which 5 en-suite), 3 bathrooms Second floor: 8 bedrooms (of which 5 en-suite), 2 bathrooms Top floor: 4 bedrooms, bathroom, storage. Located in the heart of the Apuan Alps, within the National Park, Careggine is surrounded by forests, mountains, meadows, rivers and lakes but can be reached in less than an hour from the main motorway exits or railway stations. Careggine itself is over 1000 years old, with traditional stone built houses and village lanes. It is a bustling little town with grocery store, cafés, family butcher, restaurants, pizzeria, chemist and post office. A couple of minutes drive away are the small ski lifts of Formica and Via Nova with restaurant three ski lifts and artificial snow making facilities. The nearest large market town, Castelnuovo di Garfagnana, is 15km away It has supermarkets, banks, garages and all manner of other shops, services and sporting facilities as well as a train station on the line from Lucca and Pisa airport. The much larger ski resort of Abetone is about 1 hour away. The coast is less than 30 miles (46km) away over the marble mountains of Carrara, making Careggine an ideal location for holidays all year round.

Elegant traditional stone-built manor house (built in 1582) sitting proudly in the Tuscan mountains on the outskirts of the medieval village of Fosciandora. Luxurious family home, ideal B&B, small hotel or unique venue for weddings, retreats and other functions Spectacular views, outbuildings (including large stone built traditional house with barn) and 1.5 ha land with swimming pool. Antique furniture, some dating back to the days of Napoleon, available by separate negotiation. Move-in condition. Fosciandora (495m asl) is a very pretty village, only a few km from Castelnuovo di Garfagnana, 49km from Lucca and less than 1.5 hours drive from Pisa airport. 3km away is Fosciandora train station which is on the main Lucca/Pisa to Aulla line. The small centre has kept its medieval aspect with the castle, church and tower. Summer here is peppered with many festivals based on local cuisine and traditions. Ground floor – east wing The ground floor comprises a series of beautiful interconnecting rooms, large traditional wine cellar and cold meats store and (perhaps more interestingly!) a rear corridor which was used as an escape route during various wars. The corridor leads to secret underground passages which have now fallen into disrepair. The large dining kitchen has a tiled floor, covered beams and a gorgeous marble worktop. Next to it is a large pantry with wooden ceiling and terracotta floor. The dining room is beautifully laid out and has a large traditional stone open fire, square terracotta floor tiles and a beamed ceiling. A door leads to the lounge with its two attractive columns, covered beams and tiled floor. Ground floor – west wing The east wing of the ground floor was the original kitchen area and it retains some features (including a working stove) that are about 200 years old. It is currently used as an office area. First floor The formal lounge is on the first floor and is stunning with its original terracotta floor tiles, frescoed ceiling, antique furniture (including a grand piano in the middle of the room) and fantastic views from the French windows. It opens onto a formal games/family room with original 1800s fireplace and terracotta floor tiles. From the formal lounge, a door leads to a galley library with bookshelves stacked with antique books and documents, many of which relate to the history of the manor house itself. There are 5 double bedrooms, 3 in the east wing and 2 in the west wing, (all with period furnishings and art, the earliest dating from the 1600s), 3 bathrooms and a shower room. Second floor The second floor is divided into two apartments. The apartment in the east wing has wooden floorboards and beams and comprises kitchen, bathroom, dining room and 2 bedrooms .(It was not possible to view this apartment as it was being let.) The apartment in the west wing has terracotta floors and painted beams. It can be entered via a private entrance in the courtyard and comprises a large, attractive hallway leading to a corridor with 3 windows, large dining kitchen, attic, 2 further large rooms, 3 bedrooms, 2 kitchens (one with open fire and the other with stone sink and feature arched window) and 4-piece bathroom with window. External Traditional stone built house with barn (about 180 sqm). This building had various uses throughout the ages, from smokery for cold meats (the ancient stone fireplace is still in situ) to a school. Limonaia/Stables (about 30 sqm) with arches, terracotta/stone floors, beamed sloping ceilings and ancient vaults below (one was an ice house while another has arrow slits in the wall from the days when the manor house was a fortress). This lovely outbuilding is currently divided into a limonaia (for storing potted citrus fruit in winter), large kennel, gymnasium and haybarn. Large internal courtyard with exceptional views Fountain Swimming pool Water will with private water supply Garage

Just off the main piazza of the historic walled town of Castiglione in Garfagnana, town house (about 160 sqm usable floor space) with garage and terrace). Completely restored and updated in 2003, including new central heating boiler (LPG) and double windows. The main door opens into a hall which leads to an open plan lounge/dining area with open fire and French windows to a terrace above an archway. In the corner there is a fully equipped fitted kitchen. Double bedroom with dual aspect windows. Additional double bedroom (or lounge) with dual aspect windows and French door to terrace. Shower room with window. Under stairs cupboards with plumbing for washing machine. Upstairs there is a 3rd bedroom with sloping ceilings and 4th with French windows to a tiny terrace with lovely views . The area above the shower room downstairs could be made into an en-suite for this bedroom. Door to attic. Outside, the garage has a remote control electric door. Inside there is a sink and washing machine. A second room, with access from the garage has been blocked with rubble from the restoration but could be emptied and used as additional cellar space. Castiglione is an ancient mountain town (545m asl) with much of its historical heritage intact. Local shops include grocery store and cafés, restaurant, hotel, butcher's shop and chemist. A very wide range of additional shops and services are available in the nearby towns of Pieve Fosciana (3km) and Castelnuovo di Garfagnana (6 km). Lucca and Pisa are 52km and 74km respectively. The small local ski resort of Casone (with its renowned restaurant of the same name) is a 15 minute drive away while the much larger, well equipped resort of Abetone is a 55 minute drive. The beach (Forte dei Marmi) is about 1 hour by car while Florence can be reached in less than 2. Pisa airport is 80km away (1.5 hours).

Ground level apartment of a  villa (113 sqm) with large garden (800 sqm, just under 0.2 acres) in the mountain village of Colognola, just 5 minutes from Piazza al Serchio. Superb views. Plenty of room for swimming pool. Main door to hallway. To the right there is a kitchen with corner fireplace, dual aspect windows and access to the dining room. To the left is a last storage cupboard. Door to back hall from which there is access to 2 bedrooms (1 double and 1 single) and shower room with window. A bread van comes to the village 6 days a week, there is a café and some other shops about 1km away, and Piazza al Serchio has many shops and amenities, including an open-air swimming pool and train station on the main line from Pisa airport. It takes about 1.5 hours to get to Lucca by car and about 20 minutes more to Pisa airport. The coast (Lerici and the Cinque Terre) are just over an hour away by car while the excellent ski resort of Abetone is about 1 hour and 20 minutes drive. Much closer to the property there are some local ski runs at Careggine (20 mins).