Detached villa set in lovely gardens with woodland and views, in a quiet location yet close to amenities.

The accommodation is all on one level and comprises: entrance to large living - dining room, with feature fireplace and doors to terrace / portico, kitchen with doors to terrace / portico, two bedrooms and family bathroom. There is a large attic above, and garage / cantinas below.

There is gated access from the lane to the gardens, and private parking.

The pretty gardens include a lawned area, a BBQ - dining area, an orto (vegetable garden) and an area of beautiful chestnut woodland.

Villa Ortensia is located in a quiet position, in the hills above the town of Comano. There is a friendly bar / pizzeria within easy walking distance of the property, with further amenities close by in Comano.

Comano is a little town at the head of the Taverone valley with a backdrop of the breathtaking Apennine Mountains. There are many walking trails leading from Comano and the surrounding villages to the hills. The town, which is surrounded by the farming community, hosts an annual horse festival in the summer and offers a good selection of facilities - two bar/restaurants, bakery, pharmacy / medical centre, garage, post office, tourist information point. A footpath leads through the woods to a crystal clear river with little waterfalls and rock pools for swimming.

Lunigiana is a magical part of Tuscany. The hills which 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. The area is criss-crossed with marked footpaths for walks to the hills and mountains. The airports of Pisa, Parma and Genova are all within an hours drive.

Distances: Comano 1km, Aulla (train & autostrada) 18 km, Lerici (beaches) 40 km, Cinque Terre 50 km, Lucca 90 km, Pisa (airport) 100 km.