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Large house for sale in Tuscany, Italy (Bastia di Licciana Nardi - province of Massa Carrara)Liveable space is approx 290 m2 and there is an additional 135 m2 currently used for storage / cellars, which has the potential to be converted into habitable space making a total of 425 m2 (of covered space).There are about 51 m2 of terraces and balconies, 65 m2 of garden plus vineyard.The house is situated on top of a hill in a medieval village within a
beautiful area called Lunigiana in Northern Tuscany. It was stone built (the walls at the lower level of the house are almost 1 metre thick) and has been extensively renovated and extended between 1925 and 1930.
It is conveniently located one hour away from Pisa International Airport and about 45 / 50 minutes drive from the renowned seaside destinations of Lerici, Portovenere (the gulf of the Poets) or the famous Carrara marble caves.
In winter time you can also get your skis/snowboards and go to Cerreto slopes in less than an hour. You will also be spoilt for choices if you want to do mountain biking, trekking or cycling in general.It is in a beautiful medieval village at 500 m above sea level with just a few houses, a gorgeous Malaspina Castle (privately owned) and a church. It is surrounded by rich woods (walking distance) full of porcini mushroomsand chestnuts. 4km down in Licciana Nardi you have access to shops and restaurants and a lovely river where, if you are skillful enough, you can do some serious kayaking in Spring. The same river features some amazing natural pools to cool down in summer (for free).The quality of the air is so good that you can still see plenty of magical fireflies in summer (it appears that fireflies cannot be found in polluted areas) Free parking is available in the village main square 30m away from the house . The motorway and nearest train station are 20 minutes away.Besides the beautiful microclimate, the house is 100% South facing and protected from the colder Northern winds by the mountains behind.From its terraces, balconies, windows and garden you can enjoy breath-taking views stretching over the whole valley and over a 30 miles radius with the Apuan Alps on one side .I hope this gives an idea of the uniqueness of the environment and settings.....Now on to the house :The house itself is structured on various levels with 4 bedrooms, lounge,dining room, study, kitchen diner, 2 bathrooms, veranda, 2 storage rooms, 3
cellars for wine making if desired (or simply for storage - one of the cellars has a mezzanine level too), 5 separate independent entries to the house (3 to the main house, 1 to the cellars, 1 to the heating room at the bottom of the house)Every single room is above street level and has at least one window.Potentially the house could be converted to independent apartments (3 or 4 depending on the size required).The house is totally covered by a waterproof quartz based coating, features many Carrara marble details (mainly stairs a and the front entran and an