description: The Castle of Monteggiori, a 1000 year old castle, located at walking distance from the village, near to the beach and with breathtaking panoramic views of the Tuscan countryside, the isle of Gorgona and the gulf of Portovenere.
The property has been fully restored with modern interiors, while harmoniously surrounded by ancient history and is divided in two apartments which are connected by a garden. The main apartment is divided in living room, dining room, kitchen, bathroom and double bedroom with en-suite. The second unit has a living/dining room with kitchen area, double bedroom and bathroom.
There is also an above ground swimming pool (4 x 8 meters), five terraces in total, one of which with a wonderful sun deck with a sun worshipping mosaic. The property is surrounded by antique walls and olive groves, while the well-kept garden includes fruit trees and a large variety of flowers.
Monteggiori has the Tyrrhenian sea to the front and the Apuan Alps behind. It is in the heart of the most creative artistic area in Italy, near to the marble caves of Carrara as well as the stone sculpture studios and bronze art foundries of Pietrasanta where renowned international artists come to work.
note: The nearest airport is Pisa (approx. half an hour by car). Florence airport is at 1 hour and Rome at approx. three.
