Picture yourself stepping onto your open loggia as morning mist lifts from the Lunigiana valley below, revealing the peaks of the Apuan Alps in the distance. The air carries the scent of fruit blossoms from your garden and the sound of church bells drifting up from Monzone village, where the local baker has just opened his doors. This is the rhythm of life at your 240-square-meter Tuscan villa, positioned between mountain trails and Mediterranean shores, where every day offers a choice between alpine adventures and coastal escapes. This spacious four-bedroom villa represents a rare opportunity to own a substantial vacation home in Lunigiana, Tuscany's hidden northern territory that remains refreshingly undiscovered by mass tourism. Unlike the crowded hills of Chianti or the tourist-saturated streets of San Gimignano, this region offers authentic Tuscan living at accessible prices while maintaining excellent connectivity to both the Ligurian coast and major cultural centers. Your villa sits within comfortable walking distance of Monzone, a functioning village with essential shops, restaurants, and a train station, striking that coveted balance between peaceful seclusion and practical convenience. The property's layout spreads across three levels, providing flexible space for extended family gatherings or hosting friends throughout the seasons. The ground floor welcomes you with an entrance hall leading to generous reception rooms: a living room anchored by a working fireplace for cool mountain evenings, a separate dining room ideal for long Italian meals, and a well-proportioned kitchen. This level also includes a bedroom and bathroom, perfect for guests or creating single-level living when desired. The covered loggia extends your living space outdoors, becoming the natural gathering spot for morning coffee, afternoon aperitivos, and summer dinners as the temperature cools. Upstairs, two additional bedrooms offer private retreats with views across the surrounding landscape, served by a second bathroom. The attic room provides versatile space, whether you envision a home office for remote work sessions, a children's playroom, or additional guest accommodation. The lower ground floor houses practical elements: a garage protecting your vehicle from the elements and a large cantina providing abundant storage for everything from sports equipment to cases of local Vermentino wine. The 1,500-square-meter garden surrounding the villa becomes an extension of your vacation lifestyle, with established fruit trees producing seasonal harvests and lawn areas perfect for outdoor games, yoga sessions, or simply spreading a blanket for afternoon reading. The property includes dedicated parking and a driveway, eliminating the parking challenges common in medieval hill towns. Equi Terme, positioned just three kilometers away, transforms your holiday home into a wellness retreat base. This spa village has attracted visitors for centuries seeking the therapeutic benefits of its natural spring waters. The facility, currently undergoing extensive restoration, features thermal springs, a large outdoor pool perfect for summer relaxation, and newly added adventure activities including a zip wire, climbing wall, and e-bike rentals. The river running through Equi Terme creates natural swimming spots and provides a refreshing soundtrack to village life. The surrounding mountains offer exceptional hiking and mountain biking trails, with routes ranging from gentle valley walks to challenging alpine ascents. The village's famous caves and grottos, decorated with spectacular stalactites and stalagmites, welcome visitors year-round, while the Christmas festival transforms the entire area into a magical celebration drawing visitors from across the region. Fivizzano, twelve kilometers distant, serves as your primary town for shopping, dining, and cultural engagement. Known as the Florence of Lunigiana, this medieval walled town combines practical amenities including supermarkets and a hospital with architectural heritage and vibrant community life. Summer brings concerts in the piazza, medieval parade reenactments, and popular food festivals celebrating local specialties like testaroli pasta and mushroom dishes. The town's restaurants showcase Lunigiana's unique position where Tuscan and Ligurian cuisines intersect, creating distinctive flavors found nowhere else. Winter sports enthusiasts will appreciate the forty-five-minute drive to Cerreto Laghi ski resort, offering reliable snow conditions and uncrowded slopes from December through March. The resort operates chairlifts during summer months as well, providing access to high-altitude hiking trails and spectacular mountain vistas. This dual-season appeal extends your property's rental potential and personal enjoyment throughout the year. The Ligurian coastline, thirty-five kilometers away, delivers Mediterranean beach experiences within easy reach. Lerici and San Terenzo face each other across the Gulf of Poets, their impressive castles watching over beaches, waterfront restaurants, and marina facilities. The UNESCO-protected Cinque Terre villages cluster along dramatic coastal cliffs forty kilometers distant, connected by scenic hiking trails and regular ferry services. Portovenere offers Byron's Bay for swimming and boat connections to the islands of Palmaria, Tino, and Tinetto. Tellaro, recognized among Italy's one hundred most beautiful hamlets, provides intimate seaside atmosphere, while Viareggio combines beaches with famous February carnival celebrations and the summer Puccini Festival. Cultural day trips expand your vacation experiences throughout the region. Lucca, ninety kilometers south, presents intact Renaissance walls encircling medieval streets, weekly antique markets, and the Summer Festival featuring international musicians performing in historic piazzas. Pietrasanta, the City of Artists, maintains active marble studios where contemporary sculptors work stone using techniques unchanged since Michelangelo selected materials here for his masterpieces. Florence, though requiring a longer journey, delivers unmatched Renaissance art and architecture for those special cultural expeditions. The property's good condition means you can begin enjoying your Tuscan vacation home immediately after purchase, though personalization opportunities abound for those wanting to add modern touches or expand outdoor living areas. The asking price of 299,000 euros positions this villa competitively within the Lunigiana market, offering substantial space and land at rates significantly below those in more famous Tuscan areas. For international buyers, Lunigiana presents compelling advantages: excellent transport links with Pisa, Parma, and Genoa airports all reachable within ninety minutes; established legal frameworks for foreign property ownership; and growing recognition among savvy investors seeking authentic Italian experiences away from overtouristed zones. The villa's size and location create strong rental income potential, particularly if you target guests seeking authentic Tuscany combined with beach access, appealing to families, outdoor enthusiasts, and cultural travelers. Property management services in the area can handle bookings, maintenance, and guest relations during your absence, allowing truly passive vacation home ownership. Key Features: Four bedrooms plus convertible attic space providing flexible accommodation | Two full bathrooms serving all levels | 240 square meters of interior living space | 1,500 square meters of garden with fruit trees and lawn areas | Working fireplace in living room creating cozy gathering space | Covered loggia extending outdoor living season | Separate dining room for proper Italian meals | Ground-floor bedroom and bathroom for convenient single-level living | Garage protecting vehicles and storing recreation equipment | Large cantina providing abundant storage capacity | Parking area and driveway eliminating street parking concerns | Walking distance to village amenities, shops, and train station | Three kilometers from Equi Terme spa facilities and outdoor activities | Twelve kilometers from Fivizzano's shopping, dining, and cultural events | Thirty-five kilometers from Ligurian beaches and coastal attractions This villa invites you to experience Tuscany beyond the postcard images, where daily life connects you with authentic Italian rhythms, where mountains and sea both beckon within easy reach, and where your vacation home becomes the launchpad for endless exploration across northern Tuscany and the Ligurian coast. Contact Homestra today to arrange your viewing of this substantial family villa in Lunigiana. Discover how this property could anchor your European vacation lifestyle, providing the space, location, and lifestyle opportunities that transform a house into your Italian sanctuary.
