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Tastefully restored 3 bedroomed medieval hilltop property in an ancient fortified hamlet. Elevated private terrace with wonderful views in Lunigiana.
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Italy - in Tuscany
village of Viano near Equi Terme, Gragnola, Monzone, Aulla, Fivizzano in Lunigiana..
The property sleeps 1-6.
A unique medieval town house in an elevated position with breathtaking views over the Aulella and Lucido valleys to the Appenines and Alpe Apuane.
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About Viano
Built on an ancient Roman site, the medieval fortified village of Viano is crowned by the Tower of Viano a remnant of the Viano Castle once owned by Spinetta the Great (died 1352), a powerful member of the Malaspina family which dominated the area in the middle ages. Under the gaze of the tower stands a public courtyard, a magical place in a stunning hilltop position where various community events are held every year.
You will find the local people in Viano warm, friendly, trusting and proud of their traditions. There is a bar and a shop in the village and regular vans bring fresh bread, fish, groceries and produce. The villages of Gragnole and Monzone have shops and are just 10 minutes drive away. Larger supermarkets can be found in Aulla, Villafranca and Sarzana. There are post offices and banks in nearby Gragnole and Monzone. Gragnole has a chemist.
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WALKING
Without doubt, Lunigiana offers some of the finest walking in the world. Whether you traverse the high mountains of the magnificent Alpe Apuane or Appenine mountains, explore the chestnut woods and meadows of the beautiful valleys or follow the banks of the many rivers and torrents you will have an unforgettable experience. Lunigiana and the Alpe Apuane offer over 250 km of marked trails.
SPORT
Lunigiana is an outdoor sportsmans’s paradise. Swimming, tennis, cycling, mountain-biking, kayaking, climbing, caving, horse-riding and fishing are just some of the sports on offer.
SKIING
Just 30-40 minutes drive away from Viano are the pretty ski resorts of Zum Zeri, Cerreto Laghi and Prato Spilla. These resorts are situated in the Apennine mountains and are ideal for family ski-ing and snow-boarding.
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HISTORY
It is not for nothing that Lunigiana is known as the land of the 100 castles. The region has the highest concentration of fortified structures in Italy and dozens of these defensive structures are to be found dotted around the area often in magnificent positions. Viano itself is a fortified village on the site of the ancient Viano castle, part of a line of fortifications that protected the ancient Via Francigena trading and pilgrimage route to Rome.
CUISINE
Food is a cornerstone of Italian culture and lifestyle and the Lunigiana region is no exception. Lunigiana is famous for its wonderful dishes and quality of its food and the area has a number of unique regional specialities, cooking styles and flavours characterised by simplicity, freshness and quality. And of course, the excellent food is served in a wealth of good local restaurants which tend to be very reasonably priced.
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Facilities
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Bedrooms
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2 doubles + 1 twin |
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Wash Rooms
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1 bathroom + 1 shower room + 1 en-suite shower room |
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Reception
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living area seats 6 & dining area seats 6. |
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Kitchen
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hob, oven, microwave, fridge, freezer, dish washer, iron & board, toaster, coffee maker, juicer |
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Leisure
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TV, video, radio, stereo system, CD player, books, video films |
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General
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house linen, central heating |
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Outdoors
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terrace, barbecue, parking, patio/garden furniture |
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Excluded
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pets & animals, smoking
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Local sports
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sailing, scuba diving, water skiing, climbing, canoeing, cycling, tennis, walking, horse riding, coarse fishing, trekking, snow skiing, snow boarding, snorkelling, bird watching, flora & fauna, sea fishing, white water rafting, Painting, Caving
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Rental Tariff
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Rental Season
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January - December
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Currency Units
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Property cost per week (GBP Sterling)
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Apr, May, Oct 2007 excl Easter Period
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500
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Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep 2007
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800
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Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar excl Xmas/New Yr
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400
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Easter Period 1st April - 15th April
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600
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Xmas/New Year 2008 Dec 23 - Jan 6
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500
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Other Details
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'Il Fortino' is just 10 mins drive from shops, restaurants and train station and only 20 minutes drive from the motorway. The beautiful seaside resorts of the Versilian Riviera are just a short car ride away as well as the famous 'Cinque Terre' coastal villages. The Renaissance cities of Florence, Lucca and Pisa are also within easy distance and can be reached by train - a very relaxing and scenic option.
Lunigiana is an ancient territory of Tuscany extending from the Apennines to the mouth of the River Magra. This hidden corner of Tuscany is rich in mediaeval history: castles, Romanesque churches and ancient hilltop hamlets of astonishing beauty dot the landscape everywhere. Bounded by the Mediterranean Sea, the Apuane Alps and the Appenine Mountains, Lunigiana is a land lost in time.
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Contact Information
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Property Reference: 4182.
Enquiries about this property must be made to the name(s) directly below.
Please quote the property ref number when you make contact.
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Alan Kennedy
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++44 (0)771 141 7468
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Alison McWhir
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++44 (0)1506 657871
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Fax:
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++44 (0)1524 782831
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