Podere Antonio

This Restored 2 Bedroom Character Cottage With Private Pool,&Nbsp; Is Situated In The Tuscan Countryside, Less Than A 1 Hour Drive From Lucca.

Blessed With Flat Land In The Form Of Mature Gardens Complete With Olive Trees, And Surrounded By 7.5 Hectares Of Farmland, This Is A Real Oasis Of Peace, Perfect For Romantic Stays. Also Ideal For Young Families, Since The Garden Is Fully Enclosed...

It Is Difficult To Tear Onself Away From The Two Covered Terraces, One Of Which Has A Fully Functioning Wood Burning Bread/Pizza Oven And Bbq, Beautiful Grounds, Good Sized Pool And Perfect Country/Mountain Views, Making This House A Popular Choice For Returning Guests...

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Fuller Information:

Ground Floor:

Enter Into House Into Kitchen Dining Area, With Oven, Hob, Dishwasher, And Fridge Freezer

This Leads Through To Ample Living Area With Some Exposed Stone Walls, Comfy Seating, Fireplace, Dvd And Italian Sky. Wifi&Nbsp;

From The Living Area There Are Stairs Leading To First Floor .

First Floor:

There Are Beamed Ceilings And Traditional Flooring Throughout This Floor Where One Finds A Double Bedroom, Leading To Lovely Covered Terrace Area With Stunning Views, A Further Double Bedroom With Extra Single Bed, And A Shower Room With Wc, Bidet And Shower Cabin.

Outside:

To The Back Of The House Is A Gorgeous Covered Loggia Area For Dining Al Fresco In The Comfort Of The Shade. This Area Is Complete With Covered Wood Burning Oven For Pizza/Bread And Roasts, And A Good Sized Bbq...

This Area Also Leads To Laundry Where There Is A Washing Machine (Pay Per Use- E2)

The Garden Area Itself Has Mature Planting, Olive Trees And Beautiful Flowers, And Has Amazing Views. The 10M X 5M Pool, Lit At Night....

Ample Parking.

A little about the area

This cottage is situated within a flat enclosed garden within 7.5 hectares of farmland, less than a 1 hour drive from Lucca. This is a really peaceful location, with far reaching country and mountain views, and only a max 10 minute drive from the towns of Gallicano and Castelnuovo di Garfagnana with their shops, bars, restaurants and train stations....

Well located for exploring local towns and hilltop villages, the property is also within reach of some of the traditional Tuscan sights.

Locally there is:

Market town of Castelnuovo di Garfagnana - 10 mins

Gallicano - 10 mins

Barga - beautiful mediaeval town, known for its jazz festivals, and good restaurants - 20 mins

Grotta del Vento - extensive natural cave system - 30 mins

Orecchiella - National Park - 40 mins

Lucca - mediaeval fully walled city - less than one hour

For a longer day out:

Pisa - 90 mins

Florence - 2 hours

Beach - 1 hr 20 mins

An ideal location for doing nothing or exploring - the choice is yours!