Villa La Svizzerina

Villa La Svizzerina is situated within the Apuane Alps Regional Park, on top of a small hill, 1 km from the Medievale village of Fosdinovo.



Views and Surroundings

The villa is situated at 600 meters a.s.l. with a breathtaking views of the majestic Valle del Magra and Mediterranean sea coast. On days of good visibility it is possible to have a clear view of the Island of Gorgona and the rest of the Arcipelago Toscano. From the living room on the ground floor there is a breathtaking view of Malaspina's Castle and surrounding village. The villa is set in its own private woodland, and includes many manicured gardens of local plants and flowers. Many trekking and mountain biking paths depart from the area surrounding the property and go on for many miles inside the regional park and towards the Marble quarrys.



The Property

The 200 sqm villa is divided on 2 floors.



Ground Floor

Living room: very large, with windows on 3 sides for a 180degrees panoramic view, a huge stone fireplace in full working condition. From the living room there is direct access to the Kitchen and corridors, and also a main access to the front garden (and entrance) and to the rear garden and woodland.



Kitchen: is complete with brand new appliances (Fridge/Freezer, Stove with hobs and oven, dishwasher), breakfasting area and large cupboards, it also has a window onto the rear woodland.



Master bedroom: large and fully furnished, king size bed, with window onto the front garden. Close to the main luxury bathroom (which can be easily converted into an ensuite or shared access, see Gallery for floor plans).



Guest room: nice room with king size bed, fully furnished, ensuite bathroom with large shower, toilet and basin (independent electric boiler supplies that bathroom). Window with views onto the rear woodland.



Taverna: nice open fireplace in full working order, sofa bed, includes a further bathroom with large double shower. Due to the large dimension of this room, it can be easily enclosed to become a further bedroom with ensuite or simply left as double use (guest bedroom / relaxing room as currently). Next to the Taverna there is a further small kitchen area with large basin and washing machine, nicely hidden. The Taverna is also next to a second independent main entrance door from the front garden and gates, which means that it could be easily sealed from the main corridor to become a complete guest dependance.



Wine cellar: through the Taverna there is access to a cool (stable temperature throughout the year) cellar which can be used to store wine and as storage. This is because it's sides are completely embedded into the hill side.



First Floor

Currently setup as a separate flat, with independent access, utilities and car space.



Terrace: there is a big terrace in front of the main entrance used as solarium, dining and living area. This is in flagstone and terracotta.



Entrance: access to the main corridor.



Living room: unfurnished, access to a shared balcony.



Balcony: a large and long balcony stretches alongside the whole flat with access to both living room and double bedroom, with the same breathtaking views to the valley and sea.



Kitchen: unfurnished. Gas is provided by the LPG tank.



Double bedroom: unfurnished, access to the shared balcony.



Single bedroom: unfurnished, window with view over the rear woodland.



Bathroom: with fitting, electric boiler and window.



Land

The property is sold complete with the land and all existing furniture, implements and gardening tools.The ground and first floor are essentially separate, although can be easily re-linked to make a single villa.



Front garden

There is a large front garden kept, secluded through careful gardening, with lawn used as solarium and reading area. A fountain/basin for utility and gardening. Access to a utility room which includes maintenance and gardening tools, as well as the burner for the heating system.



Gate and Parking

The garden gives paved walkway access to the two main entrances to the ground floor villa from the main gate, with electric remote opening, which is located in front of the two private car spaces and access to the private road. The two car spaces are covered by a wine grape pergolato to provide shade and protection to the cars, while integrating with the surrounding nature. A further 2 private parking spaces are located to the front of the property, 20 meters walk to the gate.



Rear terrace

there is a terracotta paved area next to the exit to the rear woodland that can be used for most part of the year for alfresco dining; it includes a huge table with part of the seating embedded in the wall, also from terracotta. Includes a barbecue structure, and also a beautiful wood oven, and a small fountain for water.



Rear woodland and gardens

the property is completely protected by a flagstone wall, and fences in the woodland area. The 3,000 sqm of woodland is composed of giant Lebanon cedars, with part of the woodland terraced and reserved for gardening and cultivating local essences like Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Gardenias, etc. (See Gallery) A cabin for storage of gardening tools, with an attached provisional shed for fire logs, is present. A reserve of chopped and full logs is present which would last for a very long time. All gardens are connected to an automated, programmable watering system.