La Capanna Del Pastore

Beautiful  4 bedroom, 5 bathroom property with private pool, situated in a peaceful location deep in the unspoilt garfagnana, yet only a few minutes from town.

This spacious stone barn has been restored to a very high standard, with all modern conveniences, such as a well equipped designer kitchen and beautiful shower rooms, yet it retains traditional features such as chestnut beamed ceilings.

The house whilst very traditional has large windows creating a sense of light and airiness not always found in older style properties and it also has the benefit of a large covered terrace on the first floor as well as a another open terrace both of which overlook the garden and pool.

Specifics

Upper floor:

• Enter house via large covered terrace into very spacious living room/kitchen/diner.
• The room is light and spacious with 2 large windows, one with view of the valley and the other overlooking the pool.
• Large dining table with ample space for all to dine, and there are sofas for relaxing.
• Choice of sat tv, dvd, and stereo for entertainment plus free wifi connection.
• The living room is divided from the kitchen by a serving/preparing area
• The kitchen is well equipped with oven; 4 ring electric hob; double sink; microwave; dishwasher; large fridge/freezer, washing machine.
• Separate tudy/quiet room furnished with double sofabed. This room has doors leading to uncovered terrace.
• Shower room with jacuzzi shower accessible.
• Other main door leads directly to the garden and pool area.

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Lower floor:

Internal access to the ground floor from wooden staircase to the night zone, consisting of

• 1 double bedroom with en-suite shower room and direct access to lower garden.
• 1 double bedroom with en suite bathroom.
• 2 twin bedrooms each with en suite shower rooms.

Free central heating.

Outside:

• Covered terrace for eating out and a further large open terrace,
• Private infinity pool 11m x 5m with internal steps, set in the flat area of the garden including a shaded area with outdoor sofas.
• Ping pong table
• For al fresco dining there is ample outdoor dining space and bbq.

A little about the area

• Situated on the hillside, within a 500M of a restaurant, and only 2km from the local market town of Castelnuovo di Garfagnana with its bars, restaurants, shops, train station and famous Thursday morning market.
• The beautiful medieaval town of Barga, with its great restaurants, art, music and open air markets is only a 15 min drive;
• The mediaeval city of Lucca is just a 45 min jaunt and one can spend all day cycling the fully intact walls, exploring the many piazzas, climbing towers, designer shopping or just meandering and absorbing the wonderful atmosphere of Puccini's birthplace. Treat yourself to an opera recital too, or if you travel during the music festival, see world famous acts in intimate settings. 
• Florence by car is circa 1 hour 30min, and Pisa airport around 1 hr 15 mins.
• More locally there 
• For those who enjoy the outdoor life there is also a local tree climbing/zip wiring park a 20 minute drive away, with courses adapted for all age groups, from the very young to adults. Enjoy a picnic here too on hot days.
• There are local adventure parks where one can try water canyoning, rock climbing, swimming in rock pools, canoeing etc and there is the Grotta del Vento, a massive cave system in the mountains which is a good day out.
• There is an ancient fortress to visit also just a 25 minute drive , with jaw dropping views,  and interacive displays for children including a chance to try a little archery..
• This list is not of course exhaustive, but suffice to say the property is prefect for those seeking a wonderful rural property in a peaceful location with mountain vistas and for families that enjoy walking, nature and picnics and visiting local villages, yet within easy reach of towns too.