Semi-detached  Property on Edge of Village to restore with garden   This property is found on the edge of a small village, south of the medieval town of Lucca, With views over hills and olive groves and bathed in sunlight, it makes an interesting restoration project. It is a very old, solid stone farmhouse on three levels, end of terrace, surrounded on three sides with 200 sq metres of land. On the ground floor there is a very attractive stable and wine cellar with doors leading directly on to the garden.   Stone steps lead up to the first floor where there are two rooms (originally a kitchen and living space). Both rooms have lovely views.  On the second floor there are two more large rooms, again, with views.  The house is attached to another larger house (casa Alfieri colle) which has  just come on to the market. These two properties would have originally been part of the same, large house. Both properties are situated In a small courtyard of seven houses, three of which are for sale.  The house itself is a rare find, about 100 sq metres, completely untouched by any kind of  remdelling.  It has terracotta tiles and chestnut beams throughout which can mostly be re used during the restructuring of the property.  The village itself is in the sought after, surprisingly international “compitese”, an area, famous for it’s good bread and water, sunlight and donkeys. It is 20 minutes from Lucca, 30 from Pisa and the airport, 45 minutes from Pontedera and half an hour’s drive from the lovely seaside resort unspoilt natural park) of Marina di Vecchiana. This area is for nature lovers. There are lots of lovely walks among hills and olive groves.  There is a regular bus service to Lucca (and the train station) and Pontedera. In the village itself there is a post office, bar, food shops, butchers and bakers.  There is plenty of agricultural land for sale just nearby the property.olives, especially thrive here.  This property would be ideal as an investment, as a family home or as a retreat from stressful city life.  

Large Property ready to restore into three apartments with Garden in the Compitese Area   This renovation project consists of a stone farmhouse with barn and small piece of land In small hamlet in the beautiful, sunny Compitese hills South of Lucca.  This property is ideal for someone who enjoys renovating old properties.  It has all the usual aspects of a classic stone farmhouse. Stone walls, chestnut beams and terracotta tiles.  The house is on two levels and is attached on one side to the barn.  It is facing South and gets full sunlight all day and has views over the hamlet and surrounding hills.  The hamlet itself was abandoned during the 60’s 70’s but a large proportion of the properties are currently being renovated.  This is a beautiful part of Tuscany. You are 15 mins from Lucca. 20 mins from Pisa and the airport. 30 mins from the lovely seaside of Marina di Vecchiana also within walking distance of a beautiful natural park and protected area. The local municipality is very “green “minded which means they are number one in Italy for recycling and even have their own office for helping you re-build your house in a way which is friendly towards the environment, you can get funding for solar panels etc.  This property is a good investment and has a lot of potential. And by the way, there’s a trattoria just down the road which does the most amazing fish soup.  The village, because of a happy combination of clean air, rich earth, sunlight and plenty of water, is famous for it’s flowers. The house is currently inhabited by a nice family of swallows.

Casa Marchi - End-of-Terrace home next door to Casa Alberto in the Compitese between Lucca and Pisa This house is being restored as I write but the price is for a builders finish, all the systems will be in place ready for the new owner to tile, floor and furnish. Behind the property is a small courtyard for al-fresco dining in private and will also provide the new owner with access to the ground floor level with shopping bags and luggage. The property was once two small homes, so for the investor, this could be interesting.  Rent one house out to someone who will also keep an eye on your home, keep your home for yourself!  Otherwise, this would make quite a substantial family home as it is actually on four floors including a basement with access from the courtyard. From the street, there are two rooms on the ground floor, a room for the bathroom and a bedroom with a view on the first floor.  The second floor has two large rooms that could be either two more bedrooms with a small bathroom or one bedroom with an enormous bathroom. On a clear day, the town of San Miniato can be seen from the back of the house.  

Part of a traditional Tuscan house close to Lucca. This is an interesting and charcteristic property just outside the walled town of Lucca. It's within walking (or cycling) distance of the town centre, the train station, the bus station, shops and schools but at the same time has a "country" feel about it. Walk for five minutes and you've got farms, olives, geese and ducks! The property is semi detached and on one floor with it's own entrance. It's right next to a lovely old stone bridge and stream which means that you can see the fish and ducks swimming past your window! What you get: An entrance/sitting room. A spacious kitchen with a lot of storage space and seperate washing area. A large bedroom and bathroom. The house has been fully restored, has terracotta floors, chestnut beams, central heating, double glazing and an attractive kitchen with hand made tiles. It is ready to move in to. This property is bathed in sunlight from morning to evening which means that the heating/electricity bills are very low.    

Beautifully Restored Country Home of about 130mq in Well Maintained village, between Pisa and Lucca This home has been restored professionally by two geometras and is found in one of the most beautiful spots in the Compitese.  The house almost has car access but the car would need to be parked in the village for long periods of time.  The village has a grocers, bar and even a post office.  If one fancied a walk up into the hills, one is just one hours walk away from the village and the view over the hills into the province of Pisa. The entire house has been restored with no corners cut, the electrics are new throughout.  The ground floor has two entrances, the main entrance into the house and the side entrance into the cantina where there is an original bread oven. The entire house has been restored in a rustic style with tasteful floors with beamed ceilings.  Some walls have the stone as a feature inside.  On the ground floor, there is a kitchen/living room with a Tuscan fireplace.  Upstairs, there are two bedrooms and a huge bathroom.  The third floor has a third bedroom and a very cute study. The water and the sewers are mains.  Heating would be ideally fitted with a pellet burner as there is no gas in the village. The house also has outside space in the form of a large breakfast terrace of 30 mq.

Casa Gaughino - Fully Restored Cottage in the Compitese Area Between Lucca and Pisa   A lovely brand new cottage built in traditional Tuscan style in  lively village in the Compitese area South of Lucca. The cottage has been built in a small group of houses,all in traditional style. It’s small-60 sq metres, but big enough for a couple. In front of the cottage there’s a small courtyard or garden area (terracotta pots and lemon trees would look great here). It’s on two levels, on the ground floor a kitchen, living area and bathroom, all in very good taste and well finished. On the first floor a double bedroom with panoramic views. On the first floor you also have cleverly hidden storage space. The house has lovely chestnut beams throughout. The outside is also very well finished. The village is surprisingly international, inhabited by mostly elderly local farmers and families from various parts of the world. It has schools, a post office, bakers, shops, social centres, restaurants, pizzerias, dentists and even it’s own band! At the same time you can take a walk in most directions and within minutes you will be in the most beautiful green countryside with olives, rolling hills and in the spring the most amazing flowers. It is also one of the few villages in the area to have it’s own donkeys. You are just 20 mins from Lucca, 30 from Pisa and the airport. So what are you waiting for? Come and see casa Gaugino

Top floor 3 bedroom apartment in a residential house in the Villa area of Lucca with garden.    This top floor apartment is within easy reach of Lucca and has a garden with room for a pool. More details to follow.  

 Casa Jasmine     Solid, large stone house on three levels, bathed in sunlight With own private courtyard/garden in the lovely Compitese area South of Lucca.   This property was originally built for well-off land owners/farmers. The area is famous for it’s olives, flowers and vegetables. It is situated on the edge of one of the many hamlets of San Ginese so while you have the privacy of your own courtyard/garden, there are also neighbours and a shop/bar/trattoria just a few minutes walk away.  This house was built in the last century and was modernised in the 1950’s/60’s which means that on the ground and first floor it is tiled throughout with “graniglia” marble tiles, typical of this area. Apart from an amazingly ugly cement fireplace in the kitchen (has to be seen to be believed) and a tacky bathroom on the first floor this house has escaped the horrors of 1970’s restoration.  On the ground floor there are three large rooms, full of light and two separate entrances leading directly onto the courtyard. A small staircase leads up to the first floor with three bedrooms with views and a small tacky bathroom. There is a large attic with terracotta floors and a chestnut beamed roof in good condition. The attic is large enough to transform either into bedrooms or a study space.  The house has electricity, running water, central heating (gas) and telephone lines. It’s relatively easy to get a broadband connection in San Ginese (this is not true of the whole of rural Italy).  The local municipality (see www.comune.capannori.lu.it) is very “green”minded which means that they are into farmers markets, “slow food” events, recycling, solar panels etc and even have their own office for assisting you with energy saving instalments/heating systems etc for which you can also get grants. The Compitese is a protected area with a large natural park and no industry. You are: just 15 minutes from Lucca, 30 minutes from Pisa and the airport, 1 hour and a half from Florence and 30 minutes from the lovely seaside Resort of Marina di Vecchiana.  Here all is peace and quiet. A good combination of light, fresh air, good water and soil will restore your health and make you thrive just like the amazing Local vegetation.   The price? Just 200.000 Euros

Small semi-detached village house just 3km from Lucca     More details to follow.

Second Floor Apartment inside the walled City of Lucca. This apartment is inside a "palazzo" of six apartments which has just had a new roof and the external plaster done.   The other delight of this apartment is that it is dual aspect with a choice of views. Entering, there is a wide hallway with a studio or third bedroom to the right.  There is a central family room with a working fireplace.  Of this room, there are two bedrooms and a kitchen.  Off the kitchen is the bathroom. This apartment has central heating and is completely habitable however, it could do with a re-arrangement of the rooms to make it stunning.  A great investment.

 In the heart of the medieval walled city of Lucca, lovely characteristic 3rd floor apartment in 15th century stone and red brick building.   The apartment is situated on a small stone courtyard and is reached by a flight of stone stairs. It has a beautiful kitchen with original terracotta floors and an ancient sink and work top.  Thanks to a large panoramic window, the kitchen is full of sunlight. It also has a long and original open plan living room/bedroom, again with lots of light and views over a medieval church, bar and shopping centre. The bathroom is compact with sink, shower and toilet and is reached by a flight of very ancient marble steps. Like many of the old apartments of the town you have to have good, strong legs to live here! The upside is that you can save on your gym expenses. This apartment would be ideal either as an investment opportunity, a small holiday apartment in Tuscany (easy to rent) or as a residence for a young, Professional couple.  

Casa Tomaso - House, Annex and Barn of about 200 mq situated on 25.000 mq land with water source near Lucca to restore These properties are set on gently sloping land above the town of Collodi.  The whole property consists a main farmhouse, a large barn and a small annex witha bread oven.  There are olive groves and above the house and a stunning south-facing field where a swimming pool could be placed. The house is accessed either from a steep road straight up from the valley or a neighbourhood road leading to the south facing field.  Both roads are passable with a four-wheel drive car. The house has been partially restored but has not lost all its characteristics, there are still some terracotta floors and also some beams still in tact.  The barn is stunningly large and will make a superb taverna. Underneath the house there are large cantinas and the ground floor is raised.  On the ground floor there is a bathroom and three other rooms.  These could well have been developed into bedrooms because on the first floor there are three rooms, one of which would have had an arch into which the cantina could have been accessed. This property could be sold restored for a cost of 500.000 euros if one wanted.

Fully Restored Country Home with Manicured Garden     This property is perched high on a Tuscan hilltop in a quaint Italian hamlet of friendly locals.  The village house was built circa 1218 and completely restored.  This well appointed property has a private gated garden across from the front entrance with stone path, BBQ, terrace for al fresco dining.  There is also a bistro set for those morning cappuccinos or evening wine, cheese, and antipasto refreshments. The view is magnificent of the surrounding hillsides of terraced olive groves and vineyards rolling down to the distant city lights of Lucca in the far-reaching valley below. The solid rock home, boasting nearly 800 years of history has the original beamed ceilings, stone fireplace, and cotto flooring and is laid out on three levels. The ground floor has the kitchen, dining/sitting room, pantry, utility, and bathroom. The fully equipped kitchen is done in Italian Moderno with granite countertops, built-in fridge, dishwasher and microwave, and an "eat around" island. Flat screen satellite TV and DVD are easily viewed anywhere in the room. An iPod dock is available so bring it along. The bath is done in Italian modern with raised vessel sink, large walk in shower and surrounded in Italian marble. A washer/dryer is provided in the utility room for small capacity incidentals. The second level has one double bedroom and a daybed/sitting area for additional sleeping for one. The top floor is reserved for only the large master bedroom with king sized bed. The road up the hill to the hamlet is half way between Lucca to the coast at Camaiore so either destination is ony 20 mnutes drive from the house. Just beyond Camaiore is the chic resort/beach town Viareggio, one of the Italian Rivieras most popular vacation spots. With Monsagrati (our town) located about half way between Lucca and the coast, you are 15 to 20 minutes from either destination. Not far to the north is the famous Cinque Terre, Tuscany's version of the Almafi coast, worth a day's adventure. From Lucca, the train, or the Autostrad (expressway), will get you to Florence in about 45 minutes. Florence is a destination not to be missed as one could spend weeks and not see all the important art, museums, and cathedrals in this capital city of Tuscany. All important destinations can be reached via Eurostar (fast train) from Florence easily and quickly. Pisa, and its' airport, is only 45 minutes. Flying into Pisa or Florence is easy as both airports are small and convenient and offer rental cars.

Elegant Apartment with High Ceilings and Balcony in Purpose-Built Apartment Block This first floor apartment is found in the Historic Centre of the City of Lucca even though the building itself is from the 1960's.  The delight of having a slightly more modern apartment is that the windows are large and it is lovely and light. The apartment is well laid out with large rooms so that it would be easy to add a bathroom in addition to the existing bathroom.  The kitchen has a convenient balcony off it for clothes drying or "al fresco" dining.  There could be two or three bedrooms depending on what the new owners would like to do. Each apartment also has a storage room in the ceiling, in the one that comes with this apartment, are all the new roller blinds for the windows. Being within the walls of Lucca, the apartment has all shops and services to hand.

House open on three sides with raised garden within 8 minutes of the city of Lucca This home was lovelngly restored by the owners for themselves and is found very close to Lucca where both owners worked. The staircase alone was 25.000 euros and was specially constructed to avoid the presence of a support column in the centre of the room. The bathroom is huge with all suspended sanitaryware. The floors are tasteful in terracotta. Outside is a manicured garden with lemon trees and a BBQ.  A very comfortable home for someone wanting to move straight into a home. On the opposite side of the road are four parking spaces all belonging to the house.  

3 Bedroom Ground Floor apartment in the villa area of Lucca with garden   More details to follow.      

One bedroom apartment for light restoration in the heart of medieval Lucca       This one bedroom apartment is on the third floor just off Piazza San Michele in the historic centre of Lucca. The apartment is about 55 M Sq with one bedroom, a living room, small kitchen and bathroom.   Currently used or storage by one of the local businesses, this apartment has many original features plus views of the famous church of San Michele.  There is also the possibility of constructing a roof terrace.

Fully Restored, Semi-Detached home Close to Lucca with Garden and Annex This property is found just outside the large village of Valdottavo which is within 15 minutes drive from Lucca.  There is private garden both in front and behind the property as well a private courtyard for car-parking.  The gardens and exterior will need landscaping but the interior of the house is nearly finished and will be sold finished.  This house is within walking distance of a large, lively, village with lots of shops and bars.  There is also two schools in the village. One enters into an open plan area with a superb built-in kitchen in terracotta bricks, this then connects via a wide arch to the sitting room with a fireplace.  There is a separate laundry and cloakroom. There is a lovely, original stone staircase leading up to two bedrooms and a very large bathroom with corner bath/jacuzzi.  These will have hardwood floors. There is a huge  "mansarda" for a third bedroom but as yet there is no staircase for this. There is all the pre-positioning for GPL central heating with which, the house will be sold.  The house will be completely ready to move into with the exception of internal doors which can be chosen by the new owner. The house has a large annex of 34 mq which could be used as a garden or a guest wing.  This annex has both water and electricity.

Restored house in the beautiful Compitese area of Lucca The Compitese is one of the most sought after areas around Lucca.  The gentle hills lie to the south of the city, with great access to Pisa, Florence and the coast and with classic Tuscan countryside of gentle hills, olive groves and cypress trees. The property is semi-detached with 5000 M Sq of land with excellent views.  The house has air-conditioning and central heating and is ready to move into.   Houses with land in the Comitese are hard to find.  This house has everything you could want for in a classic Tuscan home.  

House with large barn to restore in the beautiful Compitese just south of Lucca This unusual property consists on one side of a small semi-detached village house, yet on the other side includes a very large barn for restoration.  In actual fact, the barn was also originally a habitation and still has windows and a fireplace.  The barn portion needs complete restoration although it has had a recent new roof and floor.  The main habitable part of the property just needs modernisatoin but is good enough to live in while the restoration work is carried out. The property has wonderful views and about 1000 M Sq of garden laid out mostly with vines.  This is classic Tuscany with olives and cipress trees.  Although in a rural location, Lucca is about 10 minutes away and, with an autostrada junction just 5 minutes from the house,  Pisa Airport is 20 minutes, Montecatini just 15 minutes and Florence about 45 minutes away.  Finally, there is a very unusual round-ended barn that will restore into a fabulous taverna for al fresco eating, situated close to the house and perfect for Tuscan summers.

Country house in a delightful hamlet within 20 minutes of Lucca and with easy access to the coast       four bedrooms * Stunning views * garden with olive grove * guest quarters   Set in a beautiful hamlet of stone houses and surrounded by olive groves, this property would make a wonderful family home.  There is room to construct a pool in the garden/olive grove.  The house has 3 bedrooms plus an extra bedroom and kitchen/sitting room with an open fireplace, currently used as independent guest quarters.  There is a large bathroom, a shower room and the possibility of making a third bathroom. The living area is open plan with a fireplace and a custom built kitchen with stunning views towards the walled city of Lucca.   The garden area is approx 5000 sqm and is an idyllic spot for ‘al fresco’ dining.  There is other land with this property including an area of woodland.  This property also has a garage. The position of the hamlet is such that the house enjoys year long warmth and sunshine.  The landscape is that of Tuscan dreams, olive groves, old churches, cypress trees and beautiful villas.  The historic walled city of Lucca is only 20 minutes away as are the sandy beaches of the Versilian coast.      

  Casa limoni. village house and barn   Village house in the beautiful warm sunny Compitese hills South of Lucca.   This house would be ideal for a family with small children. Set in a small hamlet With no traffic, 4 bedrooms, lovely walks nearby. You can relax with the knowledge That your children are safe outside.   The property: Completely restored stone house in San Ginese. All original features. Terracotta floors, chestnut beams, fireplace, views.   This property is on three floors. On the ground floor you have a cosy kitchen With fitted brick kitchen unit and fireplace, a large dining/sitting room Storage space, front and back garden.   On the first floor two spacious bedrooms with views and charming bathroom with Shower. The house still has the original stone staircase and iron railings.   On the second floor two more spacious bedrooms with views and bathroom.   There is a large attic with plenty of storage space. This property has recently been fitted with solar panels.   Together with the house the owners have also put up for sale another building (stone) which is listed in the town hall as a “garage” but is in fact another House. It has been partially restored on the ground floor and could become Another attractive house on two floors (145 sq metres).   The owners of this property also have a piece of land nearby which comes With the property at about 10 mins walk, terraced land with olives and vines.   This property would be ideal for a family home, and because of the additional Building could also include relatives or friends. (or if you’re thinking of making Some cash could be a business opportunity). This is a beautiful part of Tuscany, near Pisa and the airport, the walled town Of Lucca, the seaside and Florence.  

  Spacious village house on three floors with walled garden in the warm, sunny Compitese hills, South of Lucca.   This is a very attractive stone house built 1700 circa. The property is semi-detached (end of terrace), and is situated in a small hamlet close to a local shop, bar and trattoria. The house has been beautifully restored, faces South so gets full sunlight all day and has a very cosy, peaceful atmosphere. What you get for your cash: Ground floor: Large living room with terracotta floors and chestnut beams, French doors leading onto the garden. Kitchen and dining room with fireplace and beautiful colourful decorated Tuscan tiles. It has lots of storage space, a fitted kitchen, laundry room and cupboards. A set of lovely 17th century stone stairs with iron railings lead up to the first floor where there are 3 bedrooms with terracotta floors and chestnut beams, a hall with lovely polished wood floors, a large modern fitted cupboard and surprisingly a beautiful modern bathroom with it’s own spa bath.  The top floor of the house is currently used as an attic/office/storage space but it could easily be turned into another living area.(There is room for 3 more bedrooms and a bathroom). It needs some restoration. The garden is surrounded by an attractive stone wall. Most of it has been paved in stone and it has lush plants on the edges near the wall. This area is famous for it’s flowers and vegetation. Because of the micro climate it is possible to grow avocadoes, palm trees, bananas, oranges etc ie the kind of plants that usually thrive in a tropical climate.   This property is 15 mins from Lucca, 20 mins from Pisa and the airport, 10 mins from the motorway(Florence, Rome) and 25 mins from the beautiful seaside resort (and natural park) of Marina di Vecchiana.   It would be ideal for either a family home, get away retreat in the green hills of Tuscany or even a small but exclusive guest house. The trattoria next door do the most delicious fish soup, by the way.   The asking price is 400.000 Euros, negotiable.

Large Farmhouse, barn and further Annex to be rebuilt on 7 hectares of land in great location. Unrestored properties, like this one,  are becoming more and more difficult to find. Also the price tags are enormous, unlike this which is priced reasonably sensibly.  Although, very private, is actually only 17 km from Lucca and only 15 minutes drive.  The property commands a 360 degree view over the local village and, in the other direction, up to Monte Gomito where the Abetone ski resort lies.  On arrival one travel through comunal and then private gravel roads for the woods just to open out into this gently sloping field that leads up the private drive to the house. As well as the main house and barn, there is also an annex of 230 mq where there could even be an indoor pool so that you could enjoy all year round renting, if you chose to rent out. The property could be made into a glorious family home but could also be a collection of holiday cottages. This is a good easy project as an architect and builder are already behind this one!        

House divided into 2 apartments in the Villa area of Lucca and close to the city This large property is for sale seperately as 2 individual units or all together. More details to follow.  

Great detached house 20 minutes from Pisa Airport - Easy Commute from UK! Neatly divided into two apartments, this house provides an owner with a practical house, in a small village with a bar and shops between Lucca and Pisa. Great for commuting from Pisa as it is just 20 minutes from the airport.   The downstairs is completely restored, italian style with a large lounge and with kitchen through an arch from it.  The bathoom has a large walk in shower and is very spacious.  Upstairs was restored in the 1970's and will need a little updating. The other main attraction of this property is the flat land around with a number of outhouses and storage areas.

Popular Pizzeria on one of the main Piazzas in medieval Lucca       This very popular and successful business is for sale, located on one of the main piazzas in the historic centre of Lucca.   The pizzeria provides pizza, sandwiches, food and drinks right in the heart of the tourist area. The price includes the stock, equipment, training by current owners and transfer of the lease for the premises and licences.   More details including financial analysis available on request. 

Quiet Country Home close to Lucca This property is turnkey property needing no work at all.  The property is just south of Lucca within cycling distance of the walls.  Downstairs, the property is mainly open plan with a made-to-measure kitchen.  There is also a bathroom with a shower and a large laundry downstairs. Upstairs there are two bedrooms and a large bathroom.  The rooms are large and have hardwood floors. The house was originally designed to have a lift installed and this feature can easily be re-instated,

Large house in good condition with garage/workshop, barn, other outbuildings and land

Farmhouse to Restore Between Lucca and Pisa In fabulous setting in the hills south of Lucca, stone farmhouse with land for sale. The house itself was built in1825 and is on two levels with an adjacent barn. This property was abandoned in the 50's so there is nothing "modern". No running water, electricity or bathrooms. It is full of original features, stone fireplaces, terracotta floors etc   The house is surrounded on all sides by very fertile land (this is the Compitese area once famous for agriculture, olives, vineyards and flowers). some of the land is flat, some sloping and some terraced. The property also has two wells and there is the possibility of buying another brick building nearby.   But what is really breathtaking is the view..........from the house you can see for miles over gently sloping hills, olive groves and vineyards and in the distance mountains and hilltop villages.What it must look like with the full moon and a starry night must be amazing (any astronomers out there)?   The house is near a small hamlet, 10 mins drive from Lucca, 20 mins from Pisa and the airport, with many local facilities........shops, schools, libraries,restaurants, swimming pools etc   This property is a "sleeping beauty" waiting for someone to wake it from a long sleep.