Perched high on a Tuscan hilltop in a quaint Italian hamlet of friendly locals sits this cute Village house, completely restored, well-appointed and ready for your true authentic Italian experience.  Across from the front entry is the private Gated Garden with stone path, BBQ, and terrace for al fresco dining, a bistro set for those morning cappuccinos or evening wine, cheese, and antipasto refreshments.  The View is magnificent of the surrounding hillsides laced with terraced olive groves and vineyards rolling down to the distant city lights of Lucca in the far-reaching valley below.

The solid rock home, boasting hundreds of years of history, has the Original Beamed Ceilings, Stone Fireplace, and Cotto Flooring and is laid out on three levels.  This recently restored, remodeled and redecorated home is Fully Furnished and can command holiday rentals if desired to help offset expenses of ownership.    The easy 10-15 minute commute to Lucca makes it very convenient to restaurants, shops, and entertainment while the Mediterrean Beaches at Viareggio are an easy half hour away.

1. The Ground Floor has the kitchen, dining/sitting room, pantry, utility, and bathroom.  The fully equipped kitchen is done in italian Moderno with granite countertops, built-in fridge, dishwasher and microwave, and an "eat around" island.  Flat screen satellite TV and DVD are easily viewed anywhere in the room.  The bath is done in Italian modern with raised vessel sink, large walk-in shower and surrounded in Italian marble.  A washer/dryer is included in the utility room. 
2. The Second Level has one double bedroom and a daybed/sitting area for additional sleeping or lounging. 
3. The Top Floor is reserved for only the large master bedroom with king sized bed and wardrobe closets.

LOCATION:

The road up the hill to the hamlet to Monsagrati Alto, is off the main road 10 minutes from north Lucca, connecting Lucca to the coast at Camaiore, where you will find the chic resort/beach town Viareggio, one of the Italian Rivieras most popular vacation spots.  With Monsagrati located about half way between Lucca and the coast, you are 15 to 30 minutes from either destination.  Not far to the north is the famous Cinque Terre.  Pisa's airport is but a 45 minute drive while Florence's airport is also easily accessible at less than an hour.  Bologna is yet another airport at about 1 1/2 hours.  Pisa offers cheap air options to all over Europe and Florence provides the "fast train" for easy movement around Italy and western Europe.