This lovely old stone Tuscan home is set in its own grounds and approached by a tree lined drive. The inviting swimming pool is shared with its sister house, L'Amorosa, next door.

It is a country villa yet is possible to walk into Bagnone, a really attractive market town with arcaded treets, a castle and a river tumbling over rocks next to the main piazza..

Villa Gelsomina is furnished throughout with lovely old Tuscan furniture, and the accommodation is all on one level. Stone steps lead up to the large private terrace with wonderful views of the surrounding countryside.

The open plan living room has a comfortable sitting area with an attractive large chimney breast and open fireplace. There is a well fitted kitchen area with dining table and chairs which opens directly to the lovely terrace. Off this room there is a nicely furnished sunny bedroom with garden views and an original tuscan bed, a little narrower than the normal today. The second bedroom has antique twin beds and windows overlooking the garden. There is a small bathroom which has a shower, WC and handbasin

A peaceful and private villa in a convenient position for shops, bars and restaurants. In Bagnone itself there are two alimentari shops, a fruit shop, a butcher and a baker, as well as several inexpensive restaurants. There are good supermarkets only a few minutes' drive away. There are many lovely drives into the hills where river pools for bathing may be found. The sea is only half an hour way, as are mountains and lakes.The railway station nearby is on the main La Spezia-Parma line, with good connections to Pisa and Florence.

It can be combined with L'Amorosa and these two properties would be ideal for a larger party of 10.