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ZONA BARGA - [V0011] - ATTRACTIVE RIVERSIDE HOUSE This attractive riverside house is in good condition. The ground floor comprises: a spacious living/dining area with a fireplace that heats all radiators in the house, a bathroom and a kitchen. First floor: 2 double bedrooms, one with en-suite and balcony, two single bedrooms, a bathroom with bath and shower, landing with a pellet burner and a large built in wardrobe. Semi-interred floor: kitchen/living area and a small bathroom with shower. Outside At the back of the property is private access to the river and the land along the riverside which provides the perfect area for relaxation and sunbathing. The unique red brick arches and the steps down to the water give the property and air of romance that was once sought after by the poets Byron and Shelly. At the top of the steps down to the river is a small patio area that can accomodate a table and chairs and to the side of the house is a paved area which is surrounded by a hedge for privacy and which also offers plenty of room to put a table and chairs. Suitability The house is modern and has been well-kept. It would be perfect as a family house or as a holiday house, given its position next to the river. Location The property is situated in Ponte di Catagnana only a few minutes from the medieval town of Barga and Castelvecchio Pascoli which was once home to the poet Giovanni Pascoli. Barga is a lively centre that has all the necessary services such as schools, banks, doctors, a hospital, shops a swimming pool and riding school and lots more. During the summer many events take place which give you the opportunity to taste the delicious local products and enjoy live music. Over the Christmas period and the Epifany other traditional celebrations take place such as 'singing the Befana!' Ponte di Catagnana is 39 km (50 mins) from Lucca which is the main centre and offers restaurants, museums, and other interesting attractions such as taking a bike ride on the Roman walls which surround the city. Pisa airport is only 74 km away( 1 hr 15 mins) and the beaches of the Versilian coast are only 68 km away (1 hr 15 mins) (Viareggio, Forte dei Marmi) All you have to do now is contact us on the contact form at the top of the page if you would like to receive more information. Better still, give us a call to arrange a viewing at a time that suits you.