15th century priest's house adjacent to charming village church — Property 19281

15th century priest's house adjacent to charming village church

Only a few minutes from Fivizzano, just above the small hamlet of Pognana, there is the historic parish church of S. Maria Assunta and rectory, the 'Canonica di Pognana'. Within the old rectory is a spacious apartment on one floor, big enough for up to six people. In the living/dining-room a small part of a fresco has been restored. This dates back to the 15th century just like the marble column of the window and the kitchen’s lintel stone with three important stems. The rectory overlooks a stunning view of the Rosaro-valley, wooded hills, olive groves, the Malaspina-Castle of Verrucola and the nearby centre of Fivizzano. From the terrace in front of the house and from the living/dining-room and two of the bedrooms, you can see the “Monte Sagro' which belongs to the Apuan Alps peeping over the hills. On another terrace and in the space in front of the house, you can relax and enjoy the peace and quiet of the countryside.

Location Pognana near Fivizzano Massa Carrara Area < Tuscany < Italy

Pognana near Fivizzano Massa Carrara Area < Tuscany < Italy

 marks the location of this property in Massa Carrara Area

Availability for the house in Massa Carrara Area, Tuscany, Italy

Last updated on:

Thursday, 22 May 2008

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Saturday

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All year

Rental rates for the house in Massa Carrara Area, Tuscany, Italy

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Notes to the rental rates

• Rental periods are for a minimum of seven days, preferably from Saturday to Saturday, arrival after 4 pm, departure by 11 am; but we try to be flexible to accommodate individual travel arrangements. For a period in excess of seven days but less than 14 days, additional days are charged pro rata. The rental price quoted above is per property per week for a party of 2-4 people. For additional guests over four, there is a supplement of 30 euros per person per week.
  
• A non-refundable deposit of 20% of the total cost secures the booking. Payment of the balance is required one calendar month prior to the date of arrival. Payment is made in Euros only.
  
• In winter there is a supplement for heating costs: the heating comprises of two wood burning stoves, one in the kitchen and one in the living area and a gas heater which can be moved from room to room as required.
  

Accommodation and Facilities for the house in Massa Carrara Area, Tuscany, Italy

Description of the Lunigiana area

A vacation in Lunigiana in the commune of Fivizzano means a vacation in a green, unspoilt, mainly undiscovered part of Tuscany, far away from crowded tourist tracks but still close enough to important attractions like Florence, Pisa, Lucca and the “Cinque Terre” . Here Mediterranean mixes with the alpine, experienced by tasting the numerous and unusual meals served in the “trattorias” of the area. If you have ever tasted “Testaroli al Pesto” you will understand….. In the walled Medieval town Fivizzano, you will find everything you need: small shops selling local products, mini-supermarkets, butcher, baker, chemist, shoemaker, cafés, delicious ice cream!, restaurants and pizzerias. You can hire a tennis-court and nearby there is a big outdoor swimming-pool and riding-stable. Unbeatable is the “Piazza Medicea” with it’s Medici fountain and two Bars, just decide which one, ice cream or beer and…... having decided, you can sit there for hours, watching Italian life go by...........

Places within reach

An hour’s drive away are the sandy beaches of the Versilia coast, the Gulf of Poets (La Spezia) and boats to take you to the famous Cinque Terre. To the south is Carrara and the marble quarries, Sarzana, home of a renowned antiques fair, and Equi Terme, once a Roman spa with its thermal pools and caves. There are also museums and castles to visit, and local trains wind down through the beautiful Garfagnana valley to Lucca and Pisa for connections to Florence, Siena and the rest of Tuscany and Italy beyond.

A little about us

Kerstin is German, a professional photographer and after living here for 18 years she is still fascinated by this incredible part of Italy. Involved with the local cultural events, she can give you advice on places to visit, 'secret' paths to wonder on and local events and festivals. Her business partner, Emanuele, is Italian. He is an adviser and liaison officer with the local farming community. Through his work in the area, he has become an expert in the history of Lunigiana.