Opis:

Unique opportunity to purchase this prestigious property set on the hillside in a dominant position overlooking the Bay of the Poets.

This exceptional property has been renovated to very high standard with superb views over the olive groves to the sea.

The property is made up of the main villa, a separate independent apartment, a guest house, swimming pool, garage and parking bay set in 8000 meters square of land including an olive grove, woodland and beautifully landscaped and terraced gardens.

Set on the border between Tuscany and Liguria it is in a very private position with easy access to the bay, boat marinas, cultural centres of Tuscany and Liguria and just 70 km from Pisa airport.

Accessed along the private and gated drive with garages, covered and uncovered parking areas for a total of 10 cars.

The villa of 330 meters square plus terraces is entered into a bright hallway opening onto the double area living - ding room with ornate marble fireplace and french doors opening onto the terrace, fully fitted high standard kitchen also opening to terrace, bathroom and 2 small store rooms;

upstairs there is a tv room, master bedroom with exceptional views, well appointed bathroom with walk in shower and bath and a wardrobe/dressing room, further bedroom with en-suite shower room with another 2 bedrooms and bathroom on this level.

There is an independent guest room with kitchenette and bathroom with walk in shower on the lower ground floor.

The swimming pool has decking and views to the sea. It is in a private location and not overlooked by the outhouse or other portion of the villa.

A private access and garden at the rear of the property complete the upper portion of the villa comprising a bright and spacious apartment with living-dining area, fully fitted kitchen with utility room, bedroom with en-suite bathroom, further 2 bedrooms and bathroom. There is a covered terrace running along the front with sea views.

The stone guest cottage also with private access, parking and allocated portion of garden has been recently restored to offer living room with mezzanine, kitchen, 2 bathrooms, bedroom and further room.

There are two sheds on the land for tools and gardening equipment.

There are also solar panels and air conditioners.

The Gulf of The Poets, a pearl of the Mediterranean once home to the poets Shelley, Byron and D. H. Lawrence, who all lived there at some time, is an enclave with three islands at the tip with picturesque coves, golden sandy beaches and character villages. The rea also offers sailing, canoeing, snorkelling and is excellent for just relaxing or exploring some of the craggy bays around Fiascherino or Tellaro.

Lerici and San Terenzo offer golden sandy beaches with views to the islands.

The easiest way to get around the gulf is by boat which run between Lerici, La Spezia and Portovenere or on to The Cinque Terre, five villages strung along the terraced cliffs. These villages are completely unspoilt and, until recently, could only be reached by boat or by train.

Anyone visiting the Cinque Terre should take a walk along the cliff paths which link one village to the next, stop in one of the bars or restaurants and try the anchovies marinated in olive oil and garlic, served with bread and delicate white wine made from the grapes that grow up the steep terraces above the villages.

Lerici itself is dominated by the castle with the old village of pastel coloured buildings huddled on the steep hill dropping down to the sea and the marina. The back streets of Lerici have many colourful shops and restaurants.