Stone built hotel dating from 1875 in an area of outstanding natural beauty and incredible panoramic views. The hotel has 38 en suite bedrooms, a restaurant that can cater for up to 360 people and bar. The hotel is on three floors with a total floor area of 2,000 m2 but can be extended. With the property comes 220,000 m2 (54.36 acres) of land.

The property is an ideal candidate for a farm holiday center or a similar commercial venture which could offer a variety of activities, painting, cooking or pottery holidays could be considered or it could be transformed into an exclusive well being centre or conference centre. The possibilities are seemingly endless and considering this and the location the property really does offer itself as a superb investment opportunity.

Apart from the hotel and restaurant (details of turnover/income are available during negotiations) the property offers the following:

Skiing
There is a ski lift with three pistes. Snow skiing in the winter and grass skiing in the summer. The facilities include snow cannons and snow tractors to ensure not only a constant level of snow but also the quality of the ski runs. The ski lifts can cater for 700 people an hour.

Development
The property can be extended and further development land is an option. It is envisaged that 15 chalet type properties could be built. Added to that there are two other villas and we are currently negotiating with the owners regarding their purchase.

Adventure course
Ideal for children and adults alike. Rope bridges and obstacles in the trees close to the property.

Sports
Tennis court and 5 a side football pitch plus ideal land for a swimming pool.

Camping
Ideal area for a camp site on land near the hotel which could also accommodate motor homes.

Outdoor activities
The possibilities are many: horse riding, mountain biking, cycling, trekking and walking, mushroom (porcini) picking and climbing. If you are so inclined fishing and hunting can also be pursued.

The current owners have agreements with local co-operatives who supply local, organic produce such as honey, preserves, liqueurs and wine.

The closest town is Castiglione di Garfganana, An attractive walled town just 15 minutes away. Communications are good, Lucca, Castelnovo di Garfagnana, the Alpi Apuane, the Mediterranean coast and the ski resorts of Abetone and Febbio all within easy reach. The stunning location in the Garfagnana valley, the beauty of the unpolluted environment, the wild life and the stunning views all combine to make the property a perfect setting.

The property is surrounded by three national parks/nature reserves. The Tuscan-Emilian national park "il Gigante", Parco Orecchielle and Parco Apuane. All incredibly beautiful and all teeming with Roe deer, wild boar and woodland wildlife plus an enormous variety of flora.

The restaurant is renowned for the excellence of its cuisine. The restaurant has many bookings for weddings and similar factions and you will not get a table on the weekend without booking.

All licenses are included and the current owner has indicated that he would be ready top stay on to help during the period of transition.

The property also has its own natural spring water and although connected to the mains it is self sufficient. All the latest building regulations have been adhered to. There are also solar panels to provide economical, environmentally friendly power.

Any new proprietor will no doubt wish to make changes but the property contains may original feature which would be worth preserving, stone staircases and stone flagging floors, open fireplaces, vaulted columns in terracotta bricks in the restaurant, timber beams and terracotta floors. The property even has an irrigation lake.

Viewing recommended.

Modernisation needed but structurally sound.

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