Recently renovated, detached villa, a stone's throw from the village of Monti and a short walk down to the river for an afternoon swim in summertime. With a quirky, modernist appearance, the house provides a comfortable family home with a wonderful connection to the outdoors, with a sunny dining terrace, a shady portico running the length of the property, plus a large, level garden of 2400 sqm (over half an acre) with potential for a pool, subject to the usual planning consents.

Accommodation comprises:

First floor: entrance into an ample-sized kitchen / dining room with doors to a large terrace. Arch to a cosy living room. Double bedroom with private terrace, a further single bedroom, and bathroom.

Ground floor: Two large cellars, one with fireplace and a bathroom, which open onto the portico, a lovely spot ideal for 'al fresco' dining.

Easy car access, garage and parking.

The house has gas central heating (private gas tank). In addition to mains electric, the property also has PV and solar panels for economy.

Licciana Nardi is a town in the Taverone valley with 13th century pedestrian street flanked with local shops. Central in the town is the Piazza del Municipio which hosts the 16th century Malaspina castle and many festivals such as the Chestnut Festival in the autumn. The castle is linked to the baroque church by a covered bridge so that the nobles had direct access to prayer and dealings with the local priest. There are also a bank, schools, shops, restaurants, coffee bars and medical facilities. The nearby village of Monti has a castle on the hill above and also offers a good selection of amenities, including a pizzeria and restaurant and coffee bars.

Lunigiana is a magical place to live and visit. While it remains a comparatively undiscovered and unspoilt part of Tuscany, it is neither isolated nor remote. 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: Aulla (autostrada and train station) 9km, Lerici (beaches) 30 km, Lucca 80 km, Pisa (airport) 90 km, Florence 100 km.