House for sale

CASALE LA TORRE - A rare opportunity to buy a fabulous unique luxury country estate, nestled in Lunigiana hills, northern Tuscany, close to Liguria coastline and Tuscan Riviera. Reconstructed and renovated in 2006 to a quality standard, this 17th century fortified Castello, together with its detached cottage surrounded by its 6 acres of land with private pool, offers spacious accommodation in the Tuscan style and design. The property was in a state of ruin when purchased in 2003 by its present owners who carried out a careful and tasteful renovation with much consideration to traditional detail with the help of modern day techniques making this property a perfect combination of old traditional tuscan style and contemporary comfort. Inside the property features original stone work, chestnut beamed ceilings, terracotta floors and wood-burning fires. The main stone villa-castello, with its crenellated tower which makes its look so unique, provides comfortable and stylish accommodation arranged over 2 levels and boasts great outsides areas, such as the wonderful loggia overlooking the pool and the private patio immersed in the woodland as well as its large sunny terrace on top floor all ideal for "al-fresco"dining with family and friends enjoying the panorama and the peaceful setting. On the ground floor is the main entrance through the 17th Century arched two- metre stone doorway into the spacious and relaxing open space lounge with open fire and door opening onto patio and large dining room with exposed stone walls, from the living you can reach the fully equipped kitchen and the breakfast-room, on this level you also find a wc and the charming loggia overlooking the 12x5 private pool and the lush green hills beyond, a sort of semi-outdoor area which has been created from 2 of the original castello rooms. On the first floor are 4 double bedrooms, of which two are en-suite, while the other 2 share a large bathroom, on this level you can enjoy the spacious terrace with stunning views across the mountains and the countryside. The lovely cottage, situated approximately 50 metres away from the main villa-castello, which once used to be the animal hay storage barn, offers comfortable accommodation comprising open plan lounge, dining and kitchen area with bedroom and bathroom on the upper level and en-suite double bedroom on the lower level with its own entrance and terrace. The cottage benefits from a large terrace with pergola where relaxing and enjoying the tuscan sun. The property occupies a very private panoramic position, yet close to amenities and is ideal for all those seeking privacy and a peaceful setting without being away from the rest of the world. The property can be used as luxury holiday home as well as main residence and offers great investment potential.