Opis:

Large detached villa offering 11 bedrooms set in 5000 m sq of land at the edge of a small hamlet in the Ligurian hills with views over the surrounding countryside.

On the ground floor there are 2 self-contained units each with 2 bedrooms, living room, kitchen and bathroom. On the main level there are 4 reception rooms, kitchen with the old cooking range, bathroom and terrace; upstairs are 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

On the upper floor is a 2 bedroom self-contained unit which has been partially restored and tower room commanding breath taking views over the hills. There are many original features including mosaic floors, balconies and art-nouveau architecture. The property offers spacious, bright rooms in stunning, quiet and tranquil surroundings.

The Vara valley area is renowned for its green status with many organic farms, shops and restaurants and is accessed off the A12 motorway running along the coast between the French Riviera and Pisa. The main towns are Varese Ligure, Sesta Godano and Brugnato.

Varese Ligure has been voted as one of the most beautiful villages of Italy and has a cobbled central piazza and colourful medieval round town centre. Shops, restaurants and weekly market in the town. Sesta Godano offers easy shopping along the main street and has been awarded certification for its quality of environmental management. Brugnato set on the banks of the river Vara has a pretty town centre and was also awarded the recognition as one of the prettiest Italian towns. There is rafting down the river and many marked footpaths lead up into the mountains.

You will also only be a stone’s throw away from the Cinque Terre - five picturesque villages strung along the narrow coastline with pretty coves and beaches and boat trips between the villages. Living here you have easy access to both Genova and Pisa airports. The cultural centres of Tuscany are also all within easy reach.