Large restored home in medieval village between Bagni di Lucca and the ski resort of Abetone.  Ideal for a B&B.   This large family home is over four floors and is in very good condition.  The roof was completely renewed in 2002. The house has wide staircases and lots of unusual corners and unexpected rooms.  This is not a conventional lay-out.  The property was restored in about the 1980s and some of the original features have been covered over.  However, it is a large, well looked after property and putting the charm back should not be too difficult. This is a very interesting price for a great family home or even a business opportunity as a B&B.  There is some outside space including a small courtyard that, probably, doesn't get much sun.  There is, however,  the possibility of negotiating over the use or freehold of a small piece of garden attached to the property. There are great views from almost all the windows. The location is a characteristic Tuscan medieval hill village with shops and bars.  The village lies about 20 minutes north of Bagni di Lucca and about 30 minutes from skiing at Abetone.       

1 Bedroom stone house in attractive medieval village with good access to Lucca    This attractive small house is in a beautiful village with easy access to Lucca and can be bought on its own or with an adjacent larger house; Casa Pacini Grande. The smaller house is one bedroomed with lots of original features and is priced at Eu 70,000. The larger house has 3 bedrooms, panoramic views, original features and is priced at Eu 120,000. Both houses are in very good condition, with beautiful stone exterior and the larger house has the possibility of a small garden.

Restored house with Garden in medieval village close to Bagni di Lucca This house is in the Lima Valley between Bagni di Lucca and the ski resort of Abetone.  The village is very lively and also surprisingly wealthy due to many of the indiginous families having spent time in other countries building up and running businesses.  This also has a hidden advantage in that the families have an open mindset and some even speak some English/French/German etc. The house is ready to move into and inhabit all year round as it has full central heating.  The heating will need some updating and theboiler definately needs to be looked at before firing up the heating! The design is interesting as the house has been built with a middle staircase and rooms either side of it. A lick of paint and a new bathroom will make this house a perfect buy!

Detached Mountain Home of 56 mq with 4500 mq of land This home is just 10 minutes from the ski slopes of Abetone and within walking distance of the small town of Pian di Ortani.  The mountain views are spectacular and the peace and quiet of the parkland is awesome.  One only hears the trickling of the stream that passes a small distance away from the house. At the moment, there is no car access and the owners are going to rebuild the current pathway up to the house.  In the future, it will be more than possible to build a full car access over the land in from of the house. The house was restored 15 years ago and although, it may not be to your taste, it certainly needs no work apart from cosmetics.  The roof is good, the electrics are fine.  There is both private water and public water.  There is no central heating currently but one of the owners is a plumber and can install central heating as part of the contract.  Behind the house is a large cavity space to avoid damp in the house, the exterior of the house is stone covered with plaster so one could go back to the stone finish. The house is within walking distance of the small town where there are local services including a post office, 2 bars, a sports complex and a grocers. Included in the price is a small bar currently used as a wood store  

Fully Restored Village House in Lakeside Village with Garden This home was fully restored by the owners in the year 2000.  It has brand new wiring and gas-fired central heating,  It is one of the few houses in this village to have a garden. The house is of a terra-tetto style meaning from floor to ceiling which means that the house is on three storeys.  I guess the only real downside to the house is the ground floor bathroom however, that can be put to good use when entertaining in the garden! The eat-in kitchen has a corner fireplace and is modern.  The two bedrooms upstairs have stunning views across the lake and up to the mountains.

Fully restored stone village house with Garden and great views     This house is located in a small little village on the very southern edge of the Garfagnana Valley and close to Lucca.  It has a great position on the edge of the village with fabulous views of the below valley. The house has a large cellar with 2 rooms which could be converted to living space. On the ground floor there is a living room/dining room and a kitchen. From the kitchen there is acces to the first floor where you there are 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.     The house is habitable although it will need to have the electric system and central heating checked.  There is town gas in the village and connectoin to the house should be easy Outside there is a terraced garden with great views.

3 Bedroomed stone house in attractive medieval village with good access to Lucca    This attractive house is in a beautiful village with easy access to Lucca and can be bought on its own or with an adjacent smaller house; Casa Pacini Piccolo. The smaller house is one bedroomed with lots of original features and is priced at Eu 70,000. The larger house has 3 bedrooms, panoramic views, original features and is priced at Eu 120,000. Both houses are in very good condition, with beautiful stone exterior and the larger house has the possibility of a small garden.  

A delightful village house with cellars, balcony, a terrace and garden offering breathtaking views. Ground floor, there is an entrance room serving as a sitting room/dining room with fireplace. A decorative opening leads into a breakfast room and a separate small kitchen with large windows overlooking the garden. First floor, there is a bathroom with shower and two double bedrooms. One bedroom has its own private balcony with magnificent views, perfect for a leisurely breakfast. The cellar area incorporates a ‘taverna’ and ample storage as well as a utility room. An arched door way leads onto a patio area with a rustic pergola. Stairs give access to the garden. The cellar area which is architecturally quite stunning could be converted to create a beautiful kitchen dining area leaving more  living space on the ground floor, perhaps even the possibility of creating a third bedroom For those who want to live the ‘essence’ of Italy this is the perfect house.  It is situated in a beautiful walled medieval village which has all the historic charm one could wish for, narrow winding streets, a beautiful church arched gateways and at the same time has the advantages of modern conveniences such as main line drains, main line gas, shops, restaurants and a bar. This house because of its position and outside space gives the possibility of absolute privacy if one so wishes but been part of a ‘buzzing’ village also presents the opportunity to take part or perhaps just observe a typical and very colorful Tuscan lifestyle. The house is re-listed and the owner has reduced the price for a quick sale but with no negotiation.

Beautifully Restored Stone Home in the Garfagnana This house and garden is in a beautifully kept village in the Garfagnana with good access to the lively town of Careggine which has had a large amount of recent investment. The property is restored using quality materials and is ready to move into. The central heating is fired with comunal GPL, there is also an open fire place.  There is public water and public sewers. Upstairs are two bedrooms and a bathroom, the roof is insulated and has wooden beams on show making a lovely characteristic home. The house has both a sun terrace in front of it as well as a small back garden.

Completely Restored house close to Bagni di Lucca This property has been restored by a local builder and is within easy walking distance of the centre of Bagni di Lucca.  The house has views over the River Lima as it enters the town and the property is spacious and beautifully restored retaining original features such as terracotta and beams. The property also includes a complete apartment, also restored, in what were originally the cantinas on the ground floor.  So you could use this house for rentals and for guests without having to disturb your own living space.  An advantage which seems patricularly interesting as I write this, one week after Christmas and still with a house full of relatives! In summary, an attractive property at a very keen price for Bagni di Lucca with river views and a short walk into the centre of town with its bars, restaurants, shops, theatre and open air swimming pool.            

Restored semi-detached House close to the Ski resort of Abetone This property is located about 9km from Abetone and so is ideal for skiers.  Access is from the main road and there is a parking bay adjacent. The garden is about 340m²  and includes a strip of land on road side of house plus a generous rear terrace and a small garden below. The garden is presently overshadowed by tall trees, but we are assured that the adjacent land-owner does not object to felling/reducing the trees and this will reveal a magnificent panorama across the valley. The house itself has an entrance at street level plus a bedroom which sleeps four iplus a smaller bedroom with bunk beds. On the first floor there is a bedroom with double bed, storage space over the stairs and a bathroom. The lower floor has a kitchen/dining room and access out to the terrace and garden.

Village house with 3 bedrooms and large garden close to Bagni di Lucca This 3 storey village house has been restored on 2 floors to a very high standard and includes a lounge/hallway and kitchen on the ground floor and a large bedroom and beautiful bathroom on the first floor.  There are 2 more bedrooms on the top floor although the restoration work has not been completed and the house needs a staircase to access the top level. There is full car access as far as the front door and parking is in the village square about 25M from the house.  Outside there are 2 outbuildings, attached to the house, that could be used for storage or even renovated for extra living space.  Finally, the large flat garden is very rare for a village property and there is plenty of room for a pool, a terrace and for eating al fresco. This is a well located village home with all services, including central heating included.   

Desirable Village House with Garden in hilltop Medieval Village This property is large, occupying two sides of its private courtyard.  The house is habitable but will need some updating and a central heating system, if the new owner wishes to live in the house year round.  On the ground floor, there are two cantinas one is huge for storage and the other is for keeping gas bombolas in for the modern hotwater boiler. The first floor has a kitchen, a delightful dual-aspect living room with stone stairs leading out of it.  There is a bathroom and three bedrooms (one of which is accessed via another bedroom). The second floor has two bedrooms. All rooms have beams and most rooms have original terracotta floors.  The sewers are urban and water supply is from the mains. The house has a lovely south-west facing garden on two levels perfect for that sundown glass of wine in the evening.

Restored Home with second house, barn, courtyard and land   This restored terraced cottage is built on a small courtyard surronded by other small houses but with views across the hills towards the Serchio River Valley.  The main house has 3 bedrooms and one bathroom and comes complete with a fitted kitchen and some furniture.  There is a fireplace and some original features including cotto floors in the upstairs bedrooms.  To the front of the property there is a small private courtyard area, ideal for eating outside, as well as a 2 roomed barn that also has a shower room and bathroom. Opposite the main house is a smaller property for restoration.  Currently used as barn, it was originaly a house and should be registered as such.  This property needs restoration but is basically sound and has lots of original features and great views. There is also a private car parking space as well as a garden area ofd about 600 M Sq situated about 20M from the main house on the other side of a very quiet road. Although these properties are inter-mingled with neighbours houses and barns around this central courtyard, there is actually a lot of potential here including the second house to be restored, private parking, views, lots of storage and the piece of land. Finally, this is also a great location, high enough in the hills to have a rural feel and the views but actually only about 5 minutes from the shopping town of Fornaci di Barga.  

Semi-restored Country house with garden and loggia This house is located in a small village of the Garfagnana Valley, just five minutes drive from the main road thats goes to Lucca. The house is divided into two apartment, the top one was restored and the other one needs some works but it is liveable. The top floor apartment has 2 bedrooms, a big size kitchen, living room and a nice bathroom, from the bathroom you have the access to the utility room. This apartment is all restored, with new tiles, new bathroom and new systems. The ground floor apartment can be really nice, to access to it there is a tuscan style loggia made with local stone. The apartment has 2 bedrooms, living room, kitchen and 1 bathroom; this apartment need some restoration work, but it still have beams and tiles and original features. The house also have 2 big cellars, one for apartment plus another room used as a boiler room, from the cellar there is the access to the back garden, small but with nice views. Both apartment has central heating     

Detached village house in good condition with garden and other land             Located in the centre of a small and charming village 8km from the main Lucca-Castelnuovo road, and about 16Km from Galicano. The village is stone-built and well kept, with a friendly and tranquil atmosphere and stunning views across the Serchio valley towards the Appenine alps.   The village is a pedestrian village with a car park at the entrance. The house is some 70m approx. from the car park. Small vehicles can drive in for maintenance purposes or to unload the shopping.   The house comes with an attached garden about 20m wide, and various other pieces of land (some forest, some fields) totalling 6.5 Ha with out-buildings, see below.   The house itself is a free standing four-bedroom house sold furnished and ready to move into (though most buyers will think of modernising). Total floor area is approx 232m². The house enjoys uninterrupted panoramic views.   ground floor - 2 reception, large kitchen upper floor - four bedrooms, bathroom lower floor - 2 large cantine with possibility of conversion below - another cantina and the garden   Out-buildings   There is a small capanna (or barn) in the garden and a double cowshed located at the car park which could be converted to a garage.  

Fully Restored Village House close to Bagni di Lucca   This property is being restored by a local builder and when finished will include all services and central heating.  The roof has been renewed and the property has been modernised whilst retaining many original features.  The original ceilings with beams and terracotta are fabulous and the house has 2 bathrooms and 3 bedrooms with very spacious rooms.  There are great views and a small piece of outside space for eating 'al fresco'. The village is in a beautiful location, nestled among the hills above Bagni di Lucca, yet close enough to nip into town if you need any last minute items.  There are restaurants and bars close by and lots of activities to enjoy in this stunning part of Tuscany. We will update the photos as the work progressses, but this house is being sold with all work completed and ready to move into.            

2 attached stone houses in attractive medieval village with good access to Lucca    These 2 attractive houses are in a beautiful village with easy access to Lucca and can be bought either seperately or both together. The smaller house is one bedroomed with lots of original features and is priced at Eu 70,000. The larger house has 3 bedrooms, panoramic views, original features and is priced at Eu 120,000. Both houses are in very good condition, with beautiful stone exterior and the larger house has the possibility of a small garden.    

Restored Village House in the Chianti D.O.C. wine growing area This is a fabulous opportunity to get into the Chianti area for as little as a house at Bagni di Lucca.

Restored Village House, with Private Terrace, Car Access Shared Garden This house was bought and restored by its British owners, since then it has enjoyed a successful rental experience.  Possibly due to the beauty of the village in which the house is found and the spectacular views. Inside the property there is a sitting room leading out to the sun terrace, and a fully fitted kitchen.  On the first floor is one bedroom and its bathroom then up again is the second bedroom with its bathroom. The photos do not show the beauty of the carpentry within the house which is rather spectacular. There is also a property management package up and running which the new owners could use making this house a very easy purchase. This is the perfect "lock up and leave"  

Country property located on a quiet road up towards a popular medieval hilltop village        There is complete car access with a good sized garage under the house and some limited space in front. There is no land currently included with the house, although there is a possibility of purchasing 5000 M Sq of land directly below the property which belongs to a different owner. Finished in stucco, the house is arranged as two apartments each with their own front doors; one has three bedrooms, the other is a small granny flat.  There is also a main cantina and a second cantina of very restricted headroom, as well as the garage.  There are pleasant balconies on the back overlooking the view, which is a spectacular panorama of  the valley below. This will make a wonderful home once modernised.

Excellent Value Residential Home with central heating, courtyard, 2 outhouses and even room for a pool This house is within walking distance of one of the largest pedestrian suspended bridges in the World. The bridge was constructed under the engineer Vincenzo Douglas in 1922 to help get his workers to his factory.  The factory no longer exists and the bridge area has been made into a park with where there is an angling lake, an excellent restaurant, BBQ areas and a play park for the children.  The house has four bedrooms and two bathrooms which is still unusual in Italian houses.  The house is currently not the best laid in the world but will need alot less cash than dash to make it into a perfect Tuscan home with excellent access not only Florence but also to the ski resorts of Abetone and Monte Cimone. There is full, oil-fired central heating, mains sewage, new windows and shutters so not maintenance need be done, just add beauty and a pool in the large orchard and garden.

Principal Home Restored for the owners with beautiful Garden This Borgo (small village within a village) is set in the area distinguished as being part of the Castrum Project.  The area is distinguished by important ancient hilltop castles. On arrival in the Borgo, the first restored house is this one here which is a complete "chicca" as they say in Lucchese.  It has been restored as the perfect little holiday home. There is sleeping for four; a double bed in the bedroom and then a sofa bed in the anti bedroom upstairs. Downstairs is the bathroom and kitchen diner.  The house has thick walls and is heated by a fireplace which is enough even in the winter to keep snug and warm.  The sewers are public and the electrics are certified as being to European standard. Outside is a huge loggia and a stunning garden.  Across the private road is piece of land of 400 mq that can be offered as parking or space for a pool with any of the Borgo Gattini homes. The Borgo has an excellent trattoria within walking distance and the city of Aulla just 15 minutes away.  

Beautifully Restored House in medieval village with fabulous views This beautifully restored house in characteristic Tuscan Village has fabulous views over the Serchio River valley below.  The property has a garden and roof terrace. More details to follow.    

Town House restored with garden and views.   This house is located in the village of Vagli in the beautiful Garfagnana valley. The house is on the side of the village so it looks very open and has spectacular views on the mountains and on the lake. The house has a private garden and patio. It is on 2 floors. On main floor there is a living room wth fireplace and an arches that connect this room to the kitchen. On first floor there are one doubble bedroom, one single and a bathroom. The doubble bedroom also have a terrace with nice views. All the systems are in good condition and the heating system is fully working.

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.

Partially Restored Home with large Terrace  

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

Semi-detached Country house with terrace, garden and great views. The house is located in a nice little village close to Castelnuovo di Garfagnana. The house has been fully restored in the last few years and has been upgrade with a second bathroom. The house is on 3 floors with cellars on ground floor, kitchen, bathroom and 2 living rooms, one with a lovely fireplace, on first floor and 3 double bedrooms, one with a lovely terrace,  and a bathroom on second floor. The house has Cotto floor on ground and first floors and has wooden floor on second floor. The house also has a good size piece of land with a bread oven and a little utility room. According to Municipality regulation it could be possible to build a small pool in the garden.  

Fully restored house close to the Tuscan Ski Resort of Abetone This house is in a great location just 1km from the ski slopes of Abetone.  Situated on the main road, the house allows for easy access to the slopes and has a large parking bay opposite. There is a small garden at rear, partly paved.  The land behind is owned by the Comunità Montana and has a chalet-style shed and a very pleasant view of forest behind. The house itself is divided into two flats, usable either together or separately. The property sleeps 10, ideal for ski groups.  The apartments have separate gas supplies and central heating systems.   Lower apartment   ground floor: entrance, kitchen, through livingroom-dining (680x299),   with window to street and door to garden.  First floor: bathroom and   two bedrooms (344x300 and 340x300).   Upper apartment   Entrance when separated is via a spiral stair from outer entrance hall.   Second floor: living room (544x347), kitchenette, bedroom (300x258),   store with c.h. boiler.   other buildings: The shed owned by Comunità Montana is available for rent if desired.   The property is offered fully furnished.