Scheda Agenzia Immobiliare HOUSES IN TUSCANY (76575)

Independent house with gardens, located in a secluded yet accessible area with a kind of views that reminds you that beauty exists. This property is situated in a rural context in the Garfagnana, Lucca, overlooking the valley of Pieve Fosciana. The house has been build on a plot where a barn stood. The structure has been constructed with re-inforced concret and insulated to a very high level. One approaches the property via a private drive, there are electronic gates and a gated carpark. There are steps that lead you to the rear of the property or a shallow slope that takes you to the front of the property. The gardens are entirely fenced off and slope slightly, they have been terraced, plus there is a decked area for panoramic sunbathing. The exterior of the property consists of a reinforced concrete wall clad with local stone plus cavity insulation. Ground floor – this level has a large bright open-plan room with a lounge area with fireplace, fitted kitchen, dinning area and a central staircase. On this floor is also a bathroom and a store room. The principle door leads onto the panoramic patio and the others lead from the lounge into a covered patio with breadoven, barbaque and dinning area. This covered area is a splendid space for summer dinning. www.housesintuscany.com

The villa 480 m2 set on 2 floors, formally habitable space with 225m2 of attic and 250m2 of basement. Ground floor – the are steps that lead to an external front veranda with an double entrance doors typical of this type of property. The is a spacious entrance hall which is a central focal point of the villa's layout. To the right the is a dining room that leads on to the kitchens with pantry rooms, there is a door that links to the staircase and in turn to one of the 2 very grand reception rooms. These 2 rooms are divided by a central corridor. Each of these rooms have 2 doors that lead into the corridor. Both these rooms have retained many of the 1920s liberty style details including original tiles and wood panels. The corridor lead to a large bright veranda which has an independent access to the gardens. The ground floor would lend itself very well to receptions, conferences etc. First floor – this almost theatrical staircase leads from the ground floor to the first floor. This level consists of 6 bedrooms, original bathroom, a study that has direct access to a small balcony above the main entrance. The central corridor leads to a large splendidly panoramic terrace, of 35m2, with views onto the gardens and of the mountains in the distance. Finishing details – There is a marble staircase has refined ‘liberty style' wrought iron detailing. All the doors to the rooms are in solid wood. The hallway doors are wood and glass with sandblasted motifs. The flooring is original turn of the century coloured tiles made by the historic Tessieri company of Lucca. Attic spaces – these spaces are bright and spacious but have never been used for other than storage. (225m2) Basements – this spaces in the past were service spaces used as laundry and conservation of wine and foods. (250m2) Outbuildings – these consist of various rooms used for storage of lemon trees during winter months and for the everyday running of the gardens. (54m2) Chapel – the is a small open loggia used in the past as a point of religious devotion. Garage – This space not only can house a vehicle it also houses a traditional bread oven. (46m2) Gardens – Grounds of 4'500m2 consist of lawns and trees planted prior to ww2. The whole space is completely enclosed by the original wrought iron gates and fencing from the 1920s. Drive – is gated and private. This well conserved ‘Liberty style villa' has great charm and elegance, it offer a great opportunity to those who see its unique potential. www.housesintuscany.com

A pleasing first floor apartment set on the mid level of a three story independent property with private parking, situated in a pleasing residential area of Barga. The flat is in a small condo of 3 living units one on each floor. They are each totally autonomous the only shared area is the stairwell. The flat consists of spacious entrance hall, 2 double bedrooms, a single bedroom used as a study, bathroom, large living room with kitchen both rooms have access to 2 balconies with very pleasing views of the surrounding area. www.housesintuscany.com

This recently renovated house is set on 3 levels, located in the heart of the village. The property has a garden overlooked by private balcony, with stone staircase that leads to up to one of the property's two entrances. The second entrance has a very similar balcony in front but it is shared with the next door property, again with stone staircase leads up to this. First floor – on the this level we find a large living room come dining room, large kitchen with fitted units, there is a fireplace and access to a private balcony, hallway with marble staircase, bedroom used as a study, bathroom, secondary living room where we find the other entrance and access to the other balcony, adjacent to this room is another used as guest room. Second floor – the staircase leads into a large open room used as storage but could easily become a bedroom or even bathroom, there are 2 matrimonial bedrooms and very large open-space set on 2 levels which is presently used as a glorious ‘loft like' bedroom with sky lights and wooden floors. This floor has enormous potential! Basements – There are 2 separate cellars each with 2 large rooms and independent access, in part renovated, which have been used as storage and houses the solid fuel burner. Land – included in the sale is a 200m2 olive grove with a garage. www.housesintuscany.com

This rustic house is approximately 90mq on 3 levels with garden with a wonderfully panoramic terrace area.. The access to the property is via a the a gravel path and steps lead up to the front door. The is a hallway that leads in to 2 interconnecting living rooms. The is a working fireplace in this space and the views are very pleasing. The property has many of the original features typical of this type of Tuscan property such as terracotta, chestnut beams and original stone work. The staircase leads from the ground floor up to the first floor where we find 2 bedrooms and a bathroom with shower. Basement – on this level we have a kitchen with an open plan dining area. The is a second bathroom with shower. The is a glass door in the dining area which not only gives access to the outdoor spaces it gives a very pleasing bright feeling to these spaces. The outside spaces consist of a panoramic dining area with white gravel and a lawn area. It is important to note that the is a working bread oven which is ideal for the barbequing. The renovation is to a very high standard but more importantly the character of the original property has been elegantly tied to contemporary comforts. www.housesintuscany.com