Properties for sale in Italy

This semi-detached (but private) house with Barn, Olive Grove with 150 Olive Trees and spectacular views over La Garfaganana Valley  has been finished to a high standard internally and just needs to be rendered and painted outside. Built over 3 floors the house consists of:  Upper Ground Floor, approx 80 sqm;   1 Large Lounge with fireplace 1 Large Fully Equipped Dining Kitchen 2 Double Bedrooms 1 Bathroom. Gas central heating Terrace overlooking valley. Private Outdoor eating area  Lower Ground Floor, approx 80 Builders finish.   Below - Cellar - 2 rooms There is ample room to install a swimming pool. 4km to Gallicano, 500m by foot to Molazzana , 40km from Lucca

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

La Croce is approx 9kms from the bustling market town of Castelnuovo di Garfagnana This attractively priced (58m2 approx) 2 bedroom house with garden is south facing and is in move in condition.  2 Double Bedrooms Bathroom with Shower Lounge/ Dining Room and Fireplace Kitchen Small barn included Distances (Approx) Local Shop and Restaurant - 2km Castelnuovo - 9km Pisa Airport - 90km Lucca - 50km Coast (Forte dei Marmi) - 50km Ski Resort (Abetone) - 60km

3 Floors 4 Bedrooms Bathroom Living Room Kitchen Dining Room Central Heating Fireplace Garden Pizza/Bread Oven Space for Swimming pool Giuncugnano is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Lucca in the Italian region Tuscany, located about 90 kilometres (56 mi) northwest of Florence and about 45 kilometres (28 mi) northwest of Lucca.

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.

In an idyllic setting in the hills above La Barca “The Manor House” is set against a backdrop of trees with astounding views across the valley. This large yet comfortable house has been sympathetically restored and the current owners have modernised while retaining a wealth of original features – original “cotta” floors in the kitchen , chestnut beams and original doors. Viewing is strongly recommended to appreciate this fantastic property.   Swimming pool Covered Terrace 3 Double Bedrooms Large Dining Kitchen with doors to covered terrace Formal Dining Room with doors to covered terrace Lounge with Wood Burning Stove Study/Library with Wood Burner Elegant Hallway with Cloakroom 1st Floor Reception Area Luxury Bath and Shower room Wine Cellar and Storage Beautifully Landscaped Garden Land Fabulous Views   Barga Gallicano Train Station – 7 minutes Castelnuovo di Garfagnana – 10 minutes Barga – 10 minutes Lucca - 35 minutes Pisa – 1 hour

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.

The property is in the Village of Casatico,in the municipality of Camporgiano at only 5 minutes distance. Set in nearly 4000m2 of beautiful countryside this newly built detached house has spectacular views over the valley. From the Front Garden you enter into the Loggia which leads to dining Kitchen with Fireplace, lounge and bathroom. Boiler room with wood fired and gas boiler for central heating system with electronic thermostats, double glazing, shutters and storage area. All rooms are finished to a high standard and have ceramic tiled flooring. There is ample room to build a swimming pool and the property, freshwater spring, an abundance of fruit trees and vegetable garden. Ground Floor Entrance door leading to: 1 Kitchen with patio doors to terrace and open fireplace 25m2 1 Living Room with large window 20m2 1 Shower Room with W.C. Chestnut staircase leading to: Lower Level 1 Double bedroom with patio doors to lower terrace  1 Double bedroom with large window  1 Shower Room with W.C. The village of Casatico is small and friendly. A bread van visits daily and there is a weekly greengrocer's van. Around the village are numerous trails that lead to other fantastic viewpoints. There is a restaurant around 3km from the village. The nearest large town is Camporgiano, less than 5 minutes by car. It provides supermarkets, restaurants, cafes, banks, garages, post office, There is also a train station at Camporgiano on the line from Lucca and Pisa, allowing easy journeys through the scenic Garfagnana valley.   Distances Camporgiano (shopping & railway station)  - 3km Castelnuovo - 14km Lucca - 55km Pisa Airport- 85 km Florence  -  120km Coast - 60Km

"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.

Sitting peacefully on the edge of the village of Villa Collemandina, tastefully and sympathetically restored stone house (130 sqm) with courtyard, large garden with lovely views and parking area. This property has been finished to the highest specifications (including central heating) while maintaining its traditional charm. The front door opens into a large, open plan living room/dining room/kitchen (+ separate utility room/WC) with some exposed stone walls, terracotta floor tiles and beamed ceilings in the kitchen area. There is a back door in the kitchen which leads into the courtyard and garden (about 200 sqm; 0.04 acres), which is completely enclosed and has a wrought iron gate. A lovely open fireplace adds to the ambience between the kitchen and dining area. Upstairs there are 3 bedrooms (2 doubles and 1 large single), a 4-piece shower room and access to the attic space above. Villa Collemandina has a baker, butcher, chemist, café, post office, and doctor's surgery as well as a restaurant. There is picnic area near the “Lago di Villa” lake in Villa Collemandina, which provides trout for fishing and beautiful walks along its shores. Just 5 minutes drive away is Pontecosi village with its pretty lake, churches, traditional houses also has a café/village shop right on the shores of the lake, which not only stocks basic groceries but also sells ice cream and snacks. The lake is a haven for wild birds and is also a good fishing venue. There is a traditional Italian bowling (bocce) alley and a small children’s play park. The medieval market town of Castelnuovo di Garfagnana (227m/745ft; population 8,000) 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. 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. The ski slopes of Il Casone are about 15 minutes away. The coast (Forte dei Marmi) and excellent ski resort of Abetone are about 1 hour away by car (in opposite directions!) Lucca and Pisa airport are about 1 hour and 1.5 hours away respectively.

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.

Less than 1km by foot from the historic walled town of Castiglione di Garfagnana, this restored traditional stone built farmhouse with up to 2 ha (4.5 acres) of land and original stone barn. The farmhouse has been sympathetically and tastefully restored retaining many of the original features; Interior layout GROUND FLOOR Lounge with traditional open fireplace,terracotta tiles and solid chestnut beams. Fitted farmhouse kitchen Dining Room 3 Double Bedrooms  Shower Room FIRST FLOOR 3 Double Bedrooms Dining/Lounge with Fireplace Study Laundry room Kitchenette and stairs access to loft/attic area Outside the farmhouse is surrounded by a fully enclosed, level garden from which the views are spectacular. At the back of the house stands a 2-storey hayloft/barn. Additional land (up to 2ha) can be included. 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).

Offices for sale on the first (top) floor of a recently restored, historic “palazzo”, centrally located next to a small piazza/car park within the historic walls of the bustling market town of Castelnuovo G. There are 5 offices, ranging from 12.6 sqm to 18 sqm (with balcony) and a bathroom. The owner would prefer to sell the whole of the upper floor but the offices are also available separately from 30,000 euros (negotiable) for the smallest one. We understand from the owner (who is an architect) that permission for change of use to an apartment would be granted and the resulting apartment (about 110 sqm) would be spacious, airy and very well positioned. The medieval town of Castelnuovo G. (227m/745ft; population 8,000) 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. Castelnuovo is about 11km from the walled town of Barga, 43 km from Lucca and 66 km from Pisa airport, which is less than 1 ½ hours drive away. Castelnuovo train station (about 10 minutes walk from the property) is on the main Pisa/Lucca to Aulla line and there is a bus station with good links to the surrounding area. Skiing (Abetone - 45km) and the coast (Forte dei Marmi – 43km) are both less than an hour's drive away (in opposite directions!)

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).

Surrounded by chestnut woods and cultivated terraces in the heart of the Garfagnana area of northern Tuscany, Pian di Lago Agriturismo offers peace and tranquillity just a few km from shops and restaurants. The property comprises (I) 2 detached traditional houses, (ii) a detached lodge with portico and WC and (iii) a separate covered “loggia” as well as (iv) just under 1.5ha land (3 acres) with plenty of room for a swimming pool. The properties have been completely renovated and decorated in Tuscan style, with a hearth and external wood stove. The main house is built over 3 levels and comprises bedroom and 2 WCs on the ground floor. Spiral staircase to main floor with kitchen, lounge (currently used as bedroom 3). Spiral staircase to upper floor with bedroom and study (currently used as bedroom 4). The second house is built over 2 floors and has large reception room with kitchen off on the ground floor and a spiral staircase to the first floor, which has has 2 bedrooms and 2 WC rooms. The lodge has a large reception room with kitchen off, shower room and portico. At an altitude of 890m, Pian di Lago enjoys a position of particular panoramic interest, making it a spectacular point from which to admire the Alpine peaks of the Apuane mountain range. It is also near the beginning of many hiking trails. It is ideally placed for hill walkers, being a veritable paradise of marked footpaths which criss-cross the Natural Park of the Apuan Alps. Designated as a Natural Park for its exceptional beauty, the area is characterised by meadowland and mixed woodland and it possible to see many plant species typical of the Apuane flora and listen to the woodpeckers and other wild birds. 10 minutes away by car are a number of villages including Sassi/Eglio (700 metres asl) with its historic Duomo, lovely traditional stone built village houses, café, restaurant and a grocery shop. Further down the road is the town of Molazzana (7km) has a range of shops while the thriving market town of Castelnuovo (13km) and Barga (17km) have a wide variety of shops and services and a bustling weekly street market. Lucca is just 47 km down the valley. Pisa airport can be reached in about 1.5 hours. The coast (Forte dei Marmi) and the excellent ski resort of Abetone can be reached in about 1 hr 15 minutes.

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).

Charming 2 bedroom village house with arched terraces, open plan living/kitchen area and taverna/summer kitchen. Garden area round the back. Central heating. An inscription bearing the date “1772” sits above the traditional wooden front door while the stone archway leading from the village lane to the house is marked “1804”. Stone steps lead up to the first arched terrace and the front door. The whole of the ground floor has been opened out and converted to a lovely, welcoming living/dining/kitchen area with double glazing. A quaint spiral staircase leads upstairs to 2 double bedrooms and shower room, which has a door to the upper arched terrace. From the kitchen, stairs lead down to the taverna/summer kitchen – this can also be accessed directly from outside Round the back of the house there is a rectangular shaped garden which measures around 100 sqm. The house is only a short walk from the train station of Poggio, which is on the main line from Pisa airport, is about 5 minutes walk (700m) The village of Poggio is about 10 minutes by car from the bustling market town of Castelnuovo di Garfagnana, 1 hour from Lucca and 1.5 hours from Pisa airport. The sea and ski resort of Abetone are about 1 hour away, while the local ski slopes of Careggine are just 10 minutes drive

Beautifully furnished 2 bedroom apartment with magnificent mountain views in Foce di Careggine, 1079m asl, close to the bustling mountain village of Careggine, 882 m asl, and just a few minutes drive from the ski slopes. The apartment has a floor area of 90 sqm over 3 floors. The ground floor comprises entrance, large lounge with open fire, kitchen area and terrace with plenty of room for dining and magnificent mountain views of the Apuan Alps. On the first floor there is a large double bedroom with balcony, store, laundry room and shower room. The 2nd floor has a large attic which is used as a double bedroom (sleeps 5) with double bed and raised platform. Central heating and up to date utilities. 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. The apartment is about 1 hr 20 minutes from Lucca and 1 hr 40 minutes from Pisa. Careggine itself is over 1000 years old, with traditional stone built houses and village lanes. A couple of minutes drive away are the small ski lifts of Formica and Via Nova with restaurants, three ski lifts and artificial snow making facilities. The much larger 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. The nearest large market town, Castelnuovo di Garfagnana, is 13km away It has supermarkets, banks, garages and all manner of other shops, services and sporting facilities as well as train station on the main Pisa/Lucca to Aulla line.