Opis:

ITALY, TUSCANY, LUCCA, BAGNI DI LUCCA

A Restored Farmhouse with Magnificent Views.

Standing on sunny, south-facing terraces, this restored farmhouse has spectacular, elevated views across the River Lima valley. It is one of only eight dwellings in a quiet and secure borgo near the charming town of Bagni di Lucca.

The restoration, originally for an Italian family, was carried out with home comforts in mind, so there are plenty of electrical sockets and TV points, satellite connection, a call system from the bedrooms to the kitchen, bidets, a spacious laundry room and full gas-fired central heating.

The property also has a pellet stove, a wood-burning stove/oven and an open log fire should you prefer a greener lifestyle.

The lovely old chestnut beams and terracotta ceilings have been retained.

With high quality chestnut furniture and fittings included in the sale, it's a house where you and your guests can quickly settle in and feel at home.
The current owners (who have owned it for 14 years) cherish the property and have therefore resisted any thought of letting to holidaymakers. Having said that, the property would be ideal for that purpose if you wish.

OUTSIDE:

Garden. 1.21 hectares (approx 3 acres) in three principle sections (plan available).

Area 1. A semi-formal area of wide, south-facing terraces with over 40 productive olive trees, cherry, apricot, persimmon, tall cypresses, hazel, oleander and jasmine.

Area 2. A lovely cool, shady area of terraced, zero-maintenance mixed woodland including oak, sycamore, cherry and acacia (a great source of free fuel!).

Area 3. A zero-maintenance plantation of approximately 100 mature pine trees. Just beautiful!

Large Terracotta Terrace. Power socket, ancient stone sink with water tap and low-level mood lighting so you can eat al fresco on warm summer evenings. The terrace has more than 180 degrees of uninterrupted, spectacular, south-facing views of tiny villages clinging to distant hills. This view is a major feature of the property - and one that even locals remark upon.

Stone Metato (chestnut drying shed). Store your sunbeds and barbecue in this little bit of hundred year old Tuscan history.

Gated Car Parking Area. Gravelled parking area with space for several cars. You can bring your shopping right up to the house.

INSIDE:

Full Central Heating. Double glazing. Comprehensively wired with numerous power sockets, dimmer controlled lighting, TV Points, telephone points, satellite connection. Internet is available by landline, microwave link or dongle.

Ground Floor:
Kitchen. A good size dine-in kitchen with sink, drainer, dishwasher, cooker and wood-burning stove/oven. A notable feature of this room is the range of antique, artisan-made authentic Tuscan cupboards, which are included - and which we hope you will continue to cherish.

Food Preparation Room. Range of modern storage cupboards, worktops, fridge/freezer.

Laundry Room. Stainless steel sink, modern storage units and worktop, washing machine. Central heating boiler.

Shower Room / Toilet with hand basin and bidet.

Dining Room. Feature alcove. Polished mahogany staircase to first floor.

Lounge. Traditional log-burning fireplace, canopy and hearth. Pellet stove. Satellite and terrestrial TV points.

First Floor:

Spacious Landing.

Four Bedrooms. Three double bedrooms with TV and telephone sockets, call buzzer and dimmable lighting. All south-facing with wonderful views over the valley. One generously sized single bedroom.

Bathroom/Toilet: Large corner bath with shower mixer taps, hand basin and bidet. Admire your olive trees from the window, or watch the sun as it sinks below the Apuane Mountains to the west.

LOCAL AMENITIES:

Restaurants, supermarkets, banks, filling stations and Bagni di Lucca railway station are all just minutes away. Lucca, Viareggio, Florence, the Garfagnana and other Tuscan delights are easily reached by road or rail. Further into the Apennine Mountains, the ski resorts of Abetone and Val di Luce are approximately one hour away by car.

The sale includes furniture and fittings.

Sizes:
Total 170.11 sqm consisting of:
House: 160.25 sqm
Barn: 9.86 sqm

EPC: Class G. EPI=259.69 kWh/m2 p.a.