Detached Home in the Garfagnana in its own land - Reduced for Quick Sale to 25000 euros This is a great opportunity to pick up a true bargain and have a single home for very little money. It is important for the purchaser to know that this property needs under-pinning on the right hand side of the building as we look at it.  This job has been estimated at 25.000 euros. Compared with buying a barn this property is excellent value for money.  These are the reasons why:- a) it is already an A/4 civil habitation so the purchase taxes are lower b) it already has all services connected including mains water and sewers c) it has a new roof d) it has a garage and car access albeit steep This property is in the Garfagnana within walking distance of the train station and several shops.  The property is set in the centre of the land. On the ground floor, one enters into a large living room with fireplace.  This fireplace also sends hot air around the house and hot water into the radiators.  Off this room is a small kitchen, the floor is then finished off with the garage.  Up the stairs there are three bedrooms, two of which are connecting, a bathroom with bathtub and a balcony. Apart from the underpinning, the property only needs the wiring updated and the cosmetics seen to. A true bargain.  

Village house for restoration in attractive location between Bagni di Lucca and Barga This house is actually deceptively large.  It includes one terratetto (terraced house) with most of the house next door included in the sale.  The main part of the house is on 3 floors and, although in need of restoration, is surprisingly sound.  The floors are of wood and will need some work, but the main structure, including beams appears solid.  There are lots or original features, including a stone staircase and the rooms are generous and will be comfortable.  There are 2 large rooms on each floor.  The portion of house next door, which will need to be re-connected to the main part, includes just the lower two floors but adds a good portion of volume to the property.  In all, there are 8 good sized rooms.  The second part of the property is currently accessed through it's own front door.  The roof is dry but will need work to bring up to the standards of a habitation.  However, the property is just one room deep and the second portion shares the roof with the neighbouring property so bringing the roof up to standard should not be a major issue. Across the path from the front door is a large terraced garden, quite steep in parts but with plenty of space to sit outside.  There is also a stone barn on 2 floors included which is in very good condition and includes a fireplace; ideal for a summer kitchen or BBQ area. The property is close to the main village car parking area and can be accessed by a short path or through a private pathway through the garden. There are good views from the house and garden.          

Attached house in Medieval Village with view of Monte Prato Fiorito for restoration     This property is in a medieval village in the hills above Bagni di Lucca.   The house is attached to another property that has been restored.  There are two entrances,  one from the garden and one from the street.   From the windows you get a fantastic view over the Lima River valley and of Monte Fiorito, the mountain of flowers.   The house needs to be re-connected to all mains systems.  It requires a complete restoration, including the installation of a bathroom.    Car parking is about 40M from the property.   Great Starter Project or investment

Village House to be restored in the heart of Garfagnana Valley       2bedrooms* 1 bathroom*2 cellars   This house is located in the Garfagnana Valley in a pretty village in the municipality of Camporgiano.  The house has good car access and it is possible to park right outside the front door for loading and unloading.  There is a new roof but inside it needs complete restoration.   The house it’s on 2 floors plus the cellars.   On the ground floor there are 2 cellar rooms, one quite big and the other a perfect size for the central heating boiler.   On first floor there is the entrance, a dining room with small kitchen area and the living room. On the second floor there are 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.   This is a restoration project, but with a new roof you are already on the way to making a perfect "Toe in Tuscany" property.

Country House to restore with views and land This house is located in the hills above Bagni di Lucca and has great views. The house size  is about 40 m sq on each floor but it should be possible to obtain planning permission to add more volume if required. There is also about  13000 m sq of land. The road arrives close to the house, although you would need to construct the final portion to have fulll car access. Clearly this house is a complete reconstruction, but once it is rebuilt it will be a perfect Tuscan home with private land, views and room for a pool.        

Small village house for restoration with land and views This small edge of village house has been, for years, used as a barn but was originally a small home.  The property is situated in a medieval hilltop village with fabulous views over the river valley below.  The house is for complete restoration, but all services are close by for easy connection and there is a good sized garden,as well as a terrace, ideal for eating "al fresco". There is potentially room for a small pool on a good sized wide grassy terrace with cherry tree.  At this point, there is also a natural spring with trough and which could be used for water for the pool. This beautiful stone building is in solid condition.  The roof is sound, but will need replacing to get to modern standards, but most of the materials should be re-usable. This is an inexpensive property which needs lots of work, but once done has all the features that people look for; garden, views, stone building and land.      

Village House to Restore with Surveys and Quotes already done This property is set between Aulla and Fivizzano in one of the small hill top villages of the Lunigiana which overlooks the drammatic Alpi Apuane. The property is in the historic centre of the village which is actually well inhabited around and has a post office in the village. The owner has already had surveys done on the building and has a quantitive survey as well as a quote available for the restoration. There is a roof terrace on the property and a small garden behind it.                          

Village house for restoration on 3 levels with views and new roof This property, in a central location within a medieval village located quite close to Lucca, has views, a small patch of land and will make a great renovation project.   The property is over 3 storeys, with a cellar that can be converted into living space, and 2 other floors.  The main entrance is to the middle floor which has a date over the door of  about 1570.   The roof has been replaced, the walls are sound and this should be a straight-forward project which will result in a very attractive village home.  

Country house to be restored with land, barn on edge of village   Believe it or not, this property is actually in "Alta Versilia" above the Versilian Coast however, it is easier to access from the Serchio Valley. The property is accessed by quite a windy road but is close to a village with a lively restaurant and shop.  When we visited, we were also astounded to find a jewel of a restaurant within walking distance of the property.  The village is very close to the Matanna mountain and is in perfect walking and horse-back riding countryside. The house is itself is just 20 metres from the road within a small fraction of the village so the access is quite easy.  We are still awaiting the land plans but there is enough land to build a pool across the brook from the house. The house itself is in dire need of modernisation and currently has very small rooms.  For someone wanting a project, this is ideal as it is already classified as a house and so will not need the classification changed before purchase. Inside there are four rooms on each floor.  One enters on the first floor via a small terrace into a small dining area and kitchen with a fireplace, there is also an attached room that has permission to be raised up to the height of the house. Once, the house was two houses and so there are two staircases leading up to the three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The house is served by electricity and water but we don't think that it has proper sewers. Great for bargain hunters who don't mind being off the beaten track!

Stone village house with 3 bedrooms, cantina and views partially set over medieval arched walkway This village house has lots of character, lots of space and lots of original features including terracotta tiles and chestnut beams. On the ground floor there is a kitchen and reception area and bathroom.  The floor above has another reception room and 2 bedrooms, and above that there is another single bedroom with the best of the views. Underneath the house, above ground level, are 2 cellar rooms which run the entire length of the building. The house is set in a characteristic medieval village and has it's fair share of great features, including the arches and the gargoyle. This is an interesting property at a very interesting price. 

Village House near the Lake of Vagli and Apuane Alps with Garden       4 bedrooms* garden*1 bathroom*barn   This house is located in the Garfagnana Valley just under the Apuane alps and near to the Lake of Vagli, famous for the “under water village” and also for the marble.   The house has a new roof, and just needs some updating and maybe a second bathroom.   There are 3 floors with 2 rooms on each. The second level has 2 terraces, one from the bedroom.   The outside space in from of the house is private and there is also a small garden with a wood barn that could be converted for use as a garage.    

Village House with Beautiful garden to restore This house is set around part of a Medeival fortress in a hilltop village in the Garfagnana valley. above the very 21st century town of Gallicano.  From this position, one gets the most stunning view over the Garfagnana valley and up to the Tre Potenze Mountain.  The village has a shop and a restaurant and so it is self-contained, it also has its village Medieval festa once year which something to behold. The house itself is really more about excellent outside space as it has a huge garden.  This house has had some restoration but is not completely restored.  The floors have been strengthened and the chimney has been restored.  When the roof was replaced, the owners put an anti-seismic strengthening frame around the house. Inside there is space for two bedrooms and a bathroom, as well as a minstrals gallery where either a third bedroom or a second bathroom.  This property is owned by two geometras and so they can also assist with any project work on the restoration.  

Partially restored village home in the Garfagnana     Great “toe in Tuscany” property located in a small village in the Garfagnana valley. Close to Castelnuovo, Barga and Gallicano this house has excellent access and parking and is in convenient reach from all the main shopping areas and cultural centers. The house is partially restored and needs the utility systems put in place as well as some finishing work.  You can chose the materials according to your personal tastes and create your own little Tuscan nest.   The house is laid out on three levels: there are cellars with stone archways, living and kitchen areas on the 1st floor and a terrace off the 2nd floor which is one large open space.   This is a good starter project for someone wanting to stay under 100,000 euro.    

Village house partially restored in the beautiful Garfagnana Valley. This house is located in a village near the lake of Gramolazzo in Garfagnana. The house is on 2 floors, on ground floor there is a good size living room, a kitchen with access to the outside space big enough for eating outside in the summer, a bathroom with shower.  On first floor there are 3 bedrooms. The house is habitable, the structure is good, the roof is new, the electric system is in good condition and shouldn't need to be replaced. The ceilings have been lined with wood panelling however, below them there are beams. The house just need some cosmetic work on the inside to make it your taste and that is all.   

Semi-restored detached stone house with garden and metato in Garfagnana  3 bedrooms * 1 bathroom* garden     This house was partially restored by the owners who did the roof and the entire exterior. Inside the house needs to be completely restored, on ground floor it still has the original terracotta tiles and all the ceilings are made with beams and cotto. The house is on 2 floors; ground floor with a large kitchen with original fireplace and living room, there is also a small toilet room here, on first floor there are 3 bedrooms and a lovely terrace. It may be an idea to put in a second bathroom on the first floor.     Just 200M from the house there is an old chestnut barn “metato” and a small garden that comes with the house.  As the house needs to be completed all the service needs to be put in.   This is a great opportunity with a very interesting price

Country house to restore just 5 minutes from Barga This building, attached on one side, needs complete restoration apart from some internal flooring and maybe part of the roof. This house is on three floors with a small garden to the front and a cellar. On the ground floor there is the main entrance with the original stone staircase and a cellar with a really nice terracotta arch, on first floor there is a kitchen and 2 rooms, one of them could be converted into a bathroom.  At the moment there is no bathroom in the house. On the second floor there are 3 rooms that can be used as bedrooms. The staircase that connects the first floor to the second needs to be replaced. All the systems needs to be reconnected  and a septic tank needs to be installed. So this one needs significant work, but is a classic Tuscan building very close to the popular medieval walled town of Barga.  

Country House for restoration in beautiful scenic position This property is in a wonderful scenic location only about 20 minutes north of Lucca.  It sits alongside Casa La Selvetta which you can see on our website at Eu 300,000.  This property would achieve that sort of price, or more, once renovated.  The 2 properties together would make a spectacular Tuscan home for holidays, rentals and all year round living.  And together, they should be worth more than if they were sold individualy.  Something to think about.

Stone house for restoration in large village with beautiful church and castle More details to follow

Townhouse attached on one side with garden in the Garfagnana with Barn/Garage       This house, in the Garfagnana hills, is “al grezzo”.  This means that the owner started work on it, but then he decided to sell and so, at the moment, there are just two big rooms which need finishing.  The windows and the doors are all new.   This property needs you to chose your tiles and room layout to move in.   As you enter, there is a room that can become a kitchen/living room with stairs going up to where you could have a bedroom and a bathroom.  The house also has a cellar with an external door so you can have another useful room.   Included in the price is the barn which is ideal storage or even a second house, for the investor.   The house has wonderful views of the valley below.  Castelnuovo di Garfagnana, a town which has all services and shops, is just a 10 minute drive. Includes in the sale there is also 900sq. meter of land. 

Large Village house with Garden and great views for restoration in the lower Garfagnana   This property is habitable but wil eventually need complete restoration.  The nice thing is that the owner can live inside the property whilst doing the property up a little at a time. There are two entrances to the property so one could convert this into two small apartments.  Inside there are two bedrooms, a study, a kitchen dining room and bathroom. Behind the house was bombed and so has collapsed.  This means that the owner could build on top of this area or build a raised terrace at ground floor level above the cantinas.  Although, the village is high up, it is well lived in and has a cultural centre, bar, its own town-hall.

Village house to be restored on the hillside with great views and garden This house was partially restored by the owner. He did the roof and all the interior ceilings, but then decided to sell the property. The house is on 3 levels and at the moment it is just 3 big rooms on each floor, so you can choose your layout and divide the property as you wish. There is car access right to the main door and you can make your own private car parking in the garden or you can park the car in the main village car park that is just 500 metres from the house. The garden at the moment it is surrounded by walls because the owner was building a garage there.  However, you could return this to the original garden.

Country house to restore with two barns and land on the Garfagnana hills. This complex of houses is located in the Municipality of Fabbriche di Vallico and above the village of Vallico Sopra.  The small hamlet was originally a summer pasture area for the Vallico Sopra shepherds and they must have enjoyed the fabulous views over the Serchio river valley below. The house and the two barns need to be restored to make a large house and a guest house, as one of the barns is attached to the house. The house and the main barn are on 2 floors, the walls are made of local stone and the internal floors are made of wood. The other barn is a bit smaller and is also on 2 floors. The house is already connected to the electric system and to mains water, but the systems need to be redone. The land is mostly flat and, according to the local municipality, you can build a pool here.    

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.

Detached village house with views This house is actually divided into 2 houses, a smaller one that was extended with a garage and a loggia on top and the larger one below that was lived in until just two years ago. The smaller house is on 2 floors, on the ground floor there is a garage and a room used as a kitchen, on the top floor there is a room and the loggia.  From the Loggia there are great views on the mountains. The biggest house is on 3 floors and was built in the typical tuscan style, with the stairs in the middle and rooms on the sides.  On ground floor there is a  kitchen with original fireplace and living room; on the middle floor there is the bathroom, and on first and second floors there are 2 bedrooms on each floor. The largest house has no central heating and the electric system is old, but for the rest is perfect.  The windows are in good conditions and the roof was recently checked. The smaller house needs more work but can easily be converted into a great guest house.    

Medieval House for restoration with views, large garden and good access This interesting medieval house is located in a small town in the Serchio River Valley, between Bagni di Lucca and Barga.  The town has shops, bars and restaurants and also has very easy access being above the valley floor but not far or very high into the mountains.  The town is a characteristic Tuscan medieval site with an old church and the largely intact remains of the castle. The house itself is medieval and retains many original features.  The garden is large for a village house and has a wide stone staricase that leads down to it and to the arched cantinas below.  The garden is overgrown but you can still see the quality of the build.  There is plenty of room for a pool. The doorway from the street opens into a loggia with views over the garden and to the valley below.  Above the loggia is a large balcony.  Inside, the property needs restoration but is basically sound and, best of all, has a new roof.  The third floor includes a large room inside the "tower" which would make an ideal master bedroom or studio. Although in need of restoration, this property has it all; a medieval form with private loggia and part tower, a large garden with room for a pool, 3 bedrooms, good access and a new roof.   A very interesting propert indeed.        

3 houses in panoramic location with land for restoration     This complex consists of 3 houses in varying states of repair. The main house requires just light restoration to make it habitable and has fabulous views from a large balcony over a river valley with a dam and reservoir. The other 2 houses are attached to each other, share the views, but require restoration. The houses are all either side of a path which follows the contours of the hillside to an old washing area and mountain stream which marks the boundary. Down from the properties is terraced land with enough space for a pool. All of the houses retain original features; fireplaces, beams and terracotta tiles.   It is unusual to find 3 houses, close together and all for sale at such a great price. Once finished, this could make a fabulous traditional Tuscan home with outhouses or guest houses. Alternatively, there is enough living space here and panoramic views to set up a rentals or B&B business.    

Partially restored house in medieval village with excellent potential, spectacular views and land                          This Seventeenth Century House is situated at the end of the main cobbled street in a medieval village in the Garfagnana with spectacular views, beautiful church and character buildings.    The house comprises:   Basement cantina (from which you can access the inside of the house).   Ground Floor: Main front door and open plan hallway with stone staircase. 2 bedrooms       - the master bedroom plus another room for an ensuite.                         - the second bedroom at the end of the hallway (space for a second bathroom is on the left just before you walk into the second bedroom). First Floor: Landing, large lounge with two double doors. Kitchen, dining area and summer lounge with large back entrance to garden.     The rest of the chestnut beams for the second part of the roof are stored at a farm close by and the rest is in the cantina. Also, the rest of the cotto tiles for the second part of the roof are stored inside the house.   They have all been sand blasted and are ready to be used. This is a grand house with a large portion of land, that will be truly beautiful once completed.     

Semi-detached country house to restore just 5 minutes from Barga.   This property is located in the hills just above Barga and is surrounded by land with vineyards. The house needs a complete restoration as it has been left empty for the last 25 years. It is attached on one side to another house that has already been restored.  The property also includes a barn on two floors. The house itself it is on two floors with a kitchen and a living room on the ground floor and 2 bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor. There is also a storage room attached to the house where there is a bread oven. The access to the house is by a private road; so no traffic at all. Barga with all its beauty, restaurants, bars, shops etc. is just 5 minutes drive away.  

Restored house and Unrestored House for Sale in Borgo Gattini This is currently a one bedroomed house with the option of adding a second bedroom from the house behind, that also forms part of the Borgo.  One enters into the arched cantina downstairs where one can find the bathroom, stairs lead up to the first floor which is also connected via the bridge to the garden and then onto the house that is to be restored.  Ideally one could live in the restored home whilst restoring the larger property that is on three floors.

Country house to restore in the beautiful Garfagnana valley