Hus 5 sovrum, 300 m²

Aulla, Massa-Carrara (provins)

Lunigiana

Detached villa with land, set in a private position yet close to amenities.

Set in the hills above the town of Aulla, in a private position with lovely views. The villa is divided into two independent habitation units: on the ground floor entrance is from the covered terrace to a light and spacious living-dining room with fireplace, kitchen, two bathrooms and three bedrooms; upstairs with independent entrance there is a two bedroom apartment with kitchen-living room and stairs to an attic room.

The land extends to 12 000 square meters ( approx 4 acres).

Connected to mains services and with gas central heating.

There is wonderful river swimming a 10 minute walk away with little waterfalls and crystal cealr natural rock pools.

With direct access by car and ample outdoor space.

Nearby Aulla has a good selection of shops, supermarkets, medical centre, train station and motorway access. The historic town centre is the site of a marble fountain built in the year of Italian unity and the 16th century fortress called La Brunella is perched on a hill overlooking the town. The fortress now houses the Museum of Natural History of Lunigiana. Enjoy the colourful market hosted in the town centre every Saturday morning.

There are many great day trips to explore. Lucca is a beautiful Tuscan town protected by massively thick 16th-century walls, featuring some of Italy's finest medieval and Renaissance architecture, superb dining, antique markets, classical and rock music at the Lucca Summer Festival and with easy access to stunning nearby villas in the surrounding hills. The central Piazza dell'Anfiteatro in the centre is stunning. Pietrasanta is a historic medieval and artistic town in northern Tuscany sometimes called the City of the Artists or Small Athens for its marble studios and monuments. It is an important centre for working marble and was used as a marble source by Michelangelo. And, of course, the art and architectural treasures of Florence are a must.

The Ligurian coastline is within easy reach. The Cinque Terre (UNESCO World Heritage site) is made up of the five fishing villages: Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, Riomaggiore and the 18km of coastal walks along the old mule-tracks between them, the most famous of which is the Via dell’Amore. Just south of the Cinque Terre is Portovenere where you can catch a ferry to the Cinque Terre or to Lerici, swim at Byron’s Bay or visit one of the islands Palmaria, Tino or Tinetto. The villages of Lerici and San Terenzo, each with impressive castles, face each other across the Gulf of the Poets and Tellaro has been named as one of the top 100 most beautiful hamlets in Italy. Neighbouring Fiascherino is just as beautiful. In addition to being known as a seaside tourist town, Viareggio is famous for its Carnival in February and the Puccini Festival during July and August. So the Ligurian coastline offers endless possibilities for days swimming or sailing, or for catching a boat trip or for simply taking a 'passeggiata al mare' and sipping an aperitivo. The Ligurian coastline is special and Lunigiana, the northernmost part of Tuscany, is magical. The rolling landscape is liberally sprinkled with castles of Medici or Malaspina vintage and the year round calendar of festivals offer wonderful local specialities to try in each of the ancient towns and villages. The airports of Pisa, Parma and Genova are all just over an hour away.

Distances: Aulla (shops, autostrada, trains) 8 km, Fivizzano 14 km, Lerici (beaches) 30 km, Cinque Terre 35 km, Lucca 85 km, Pisa (airport) 85 km, Portofino 100 km, Florence 160 km.