1560Group of historic buildings with former castle now gardens ||| Garfagnana, Lucca.

Property description

Property is located on the edge of a medieval conclave, populated by 3 or 4 other houses, all immersed the green hills of the Garfagnana. The property consists of a group of buildings adjacent to the former castle, perched on a promontory with 360° views of the valleys.

The property has its own parking area. We access the property via a period wrought iron gate that leads us into the large terrace garden. There is a large arched portal to enter the house. This large home, is created uniting two dwellings. The building is set on four levels, for a total usable area of circa 250 square meters and is divided as follows;

Ground floor; arched doorway leads us into the entrance hall, where there we find the original stone stairwell, then a large bright living room with characteristic stone fireplace. On this floor we also find a study used as storage and bathroom.

Going up to a mezzanine level we find the dining room and the kitchen; both of these rooms have original fireplaces.

First floor; which we reach via the original stone stairs, consists of a second living room with balcony, a bedroom and a large bathroom with bathtub; On a slightly raised level there is a large bedroom with private bathroom.

Second floor there are two bedrooms each with panoramic views and a bathroom, as well as the hallway, from the latter you then enter a small attic storage room.

Basement, which can only be accessed from the outside, consists of a single room used as a cellar.

Second house; is set on three levels for a total area of circa 100 square meters. This house is completely independent and has been used as a guest house. The interiors have a pleasing Mediterranean feeling to them, with white washed walls, coloured details and pleasing juxtaposition of traditional details with contemporary materials.

Ground floor; Access is from the original wooden door, which leads into a tavern type space.

First floor, which is accessed via a staircase, we find the living area which consists of living room, kitchen and small service toilet. The kitchen has direct access to a beautiful panoramic terrace; on the first floor there are two bedrooms and a bathroom. This duelling is complemented by a lovely garden with a fountain .

Panoramic terrace; a former ruin has been converted into splendid panoramic terrace with storage spaces below.

The property has two other accessory buildings: the First is a two level barn used as a storage rooms. the Second is larger, again on 2 levels, basement is used as informal workshop and on the upper floor we find a large tavern in rustic style used for entertaining.

The property has; water, electric, solar panels, central heating using palette and fireplaces which are usable.

The group of buildings are located on the crest of a hill which in the past was where a castle dating back to the medieval period once stood. Now the oval shaped plateau services a splendid lawn in a magical location, could even become a helicopter pad should needs be.

The property has been renovated in a truly sensitive way and the location is truly unique.