Brunello is a newly modernised traditional stone cottage, which boasts all modern comforts yet retains its rustic feel, with chestnut beamed ceilings, some traditional flooring, some exposed stonework and a large open fireplace.
Nestled in the countryside 1 hr or so north of Lucca this cottage has wonderful views over the mountains.............
This spacious house had 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (one with bath and one with shower) living diner, dining room and fully equipped kitchen.
There is a flat play area at the back of the house with swings, and at the front there is a lovely covered eating terrace and bbq looking out at the wondrous countryside. There is also a wood burning bread/pizza oven. Down below and gated for safety, is the small garden and private pool of 9m x 4m which overlooks the green and mountainous countryside..........
Entering the house there is a large living/diner with beamed ceilings, enormous fireplace, sat tv; dvd, cd, video...And sofabed
This leads through to the dining room with doors leading to back garden area.
The dining room also leads to a small but well equipped kitchen - dishwasher, oven, 5 ring hob, microwave, fridge/freezer etc. There is also a washing machine.
The house has 2 spacious bathrooms, one of which has a bath, and one a shower.....
Upstairs there are 4 bedrooms all with arch vaulted beamed ceilings and traditional flooring, as well as good views!
There are 2 double rooms, one twin room and one large single . Guest number 8 will be on put-you-up in living room
Outside there is a lovely covered eating terrace with bbq and wood oven, with views over pool and mountains beyond.
The small garden houses a private pool - 9m x 4m with amazing views behind it, and is fully gated for safety .
There is a further flat grassed area behind the house with swings.
A wonderful family retreat!
Wifi internet
A little about the area
Brunello is located a couple of kms from the village of Villa Collmandina, with its shop, restaurant, pharmacy and post office.
The closest larger town is the market town of Castelnuovo di Garfagnana which is a 12 minute drive away. Here there is a famous Thursday morning market, all facilities inlcuding restaurants, bars, train station, supermarkets etc.....
Quite convenient yet only a 15 or 20 minute drive up into the National Park of Orecchiella which is renowned for its views, wildlife and walking trails which last anything from 1 hour to 4 days!
Lucca is around 1 hr 10 /15 mins away, Pisa around 90 minutes and Barga 25 mins.