Barn Conversion in undiscovered Tuscany, Panoramic views, large pool. — Property 12488

Barn Conversion in undiscovered Tuscany, Panoramic views, large pool.

The Barn built around 1650 was converted into two apartments during 2004 making a wonderful peaceful and romantic place to relax, enjoy a romantic holiday or use as your base for exploring Tuscany. The two apartments have a similar layout, Apartment 1 located on the ground floor, Apartment 2 on the first floor. The front door opens into the open plan Living area with kitchen-corner dining table and chairs and comfortable sofa’s. A corridor leads to the Master bedroom with double bed, antique furniture and terracotta tiles. The second bedroom has 2 single beds. The shower room has a bidet. The terrace is shaded and equipped for dining alfresco or simply sitting back and enjoying the wonderful panoramic view, another terrace near the large 18 x 6m pool is equipped with barbeque and furnished for eating outdoors or enjoying panoramic views of uncontaminated countryside and mountains.

Details for Ground Floor Apartment in Massa Carrara Area, Tuscany, Italy

Ground floor apartment. The front door opens into the open plan Living area with kitchen corner dining table and chairs and comfortable sofa’s. A corridor leads to the Master bedroom with double bed, antique furniture and terracotta tiles. The second bedroom has 2 single beds. The bathroom has a shower and bidet. The terrace is shaded and equipped for dining alfresco or simply sitting back and enjoying the shade, there is another large terrace near the pool equipped with barbeque and furnished for eating outdoors or enjoying panoramic views of uncontaminated countryside and mountains. The large Pool is 18m x 6m x 1.75m deep and equipped with umbrellas, tables, chairs and sun loungers and shared with the guest of the first floor apartment

Location Pontremoli in Lunigiana Massa Carrara Area < Tuscany < Italy

Availability for Ground Floor Apartment in Massa Carrara Area, Tuscany, Italy

Last updated on:

Friday, 18 July 2008

Changeover day:

Saturday

Normal availability

All year

Rental rates for Ground Floor Apartment in Massa Carrara Area, Tuscany, Italy

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Notes to the rental rates

• No Extra Charges; Prices are inclusive of a quality welcome hamper, Linen and towels changed twice a week, final cleaning and heating.
  A returnable security deposit of £150 is required.
  
• The welcome hamper consists of: good quality wine produced by the owners, cheese, olive oil, bread, fruit, tomatoes, eggs, salt, pepper, sugar, fresh coffee, fruit juice, mineral water.
  
• If you wish to retreat to a wonderful little village in the mountains of Tuscany for a few months during the low season we can offer a significant price reduction, please email or call to discuss
  

Accommodation and Facilities for Ground Floor Apartment in Massa Carrara Area, Tuscany, Italy

Culture and History

The region is scattered with castles built by the Malaspina family, the Brunella fortress of Aulla houses the Lunigiana Museum of natural History. Genoa; European capital of culture for 2004 is 1hr drive and well worth a visit. Florence is 1.5hrs drive or you can take the train from Pontremoli. Lucca 1hr drive a delightful city; hire a bike and pedal around the city walls. Parma or Genoa are both 1hr away for the opera.

Sports and Leisure nearby

There are sandy beaches at Marinella and Marina di Massa. There is an excellent Open air Olympic size swimming pool in Villafranca (20min) with high diving board, water fountains and children's pools. If you prefer swimming in freshwater there are many freshwater rock pools, made by the fast flowing water from melting snow. 'Ranch La Collina' is the local equestrian centre (10 min) what better way to explore and discover this spectacular landscape than from the back of a horse? Alternatively you can hire quad bikes to explore the old tracks and trails. There is a Tennis club in Villafranca with indoor and outdoor courts. The nearest Ski resort is Zeri half an hours drive. Nearest Golf coarse is at Lerici 45min. Botanical gardens 30min. Mountain and forest walks right outside your door. The high meadows are abundant with flowers and heavy with their perfume. Parma is 1hr away for the nearest Seria A football team.

Lunigiana and Liguria

Lunigiana unknown to the crowds, yet close to Florence, Pisa and the Cinque Terre, in this sunlit land of chestnut covered hills crowned by medieval villages you will enjoy the very best of Italy - wonderful landscapes, good food and a warm Italian welcome, the northern corner of Tuscany, an unspoiled area of breathtaking natural beauty set between the Apennine mountains and the Mediterranean sea. Lunigiana links the Gulf of Poets(where Shelley drowned, Byron swam and D. H. Lawrence meditated on his next book) and the coastal province of Liguria. The region is dominated by the mountains of the Parco Alpi Apuane (from where Michelangelo choose the marble for his statues). The marble quarries 45min by car are open to visitors. There are countless natural curiosities such as the caves near Equi Terme, site of the thermal sulphur baths. Cinque Terra are five famous fishing villages, we recommend you take the boat from Lerici or La Spezi to fully appreciate this extremely picturesque area.