Le Borre, Castelnuovo Garfagnana

Alle Borre: A Beautiful Traditional Tuscan Farmhouse

Located less than an hour and a half from Pisa Airport, up the scenic Garfagnana Valley and just 4 km from the lovely medieval town of Castelnuovo di Garfagnana, Alle Borre is a beautifully renovated, traditional 260-year-old farmhouse. The property is set within approximately 2 hectares (5 acres) of private meadows, orchards, and sweet chestnut woodlands, offering breathtaking views overlooking the Serchio River Valley below.

The farmhouse is distributed over four levels, comprising a total of 18 rooms and a combined internal living area of 250 square metres. Most rooms boast original chestnut-beamed ceilings and face the valley, offering incredible views overlooking the pretty little village of Torrite. Torrite is a scenic 3 km walk away and features a small supermarket and a local bakery for fresh bread every morning.

• Upstairs lounge located directly opposite the main staircase leading to the apartments.
• The Loggia: Situated across the hall from the top apartment, this is a large, covered space open to the weather but sheltered under the main roof of the house—perfect for relaxing outdoors.

Lay- out
Ground Floor
Originally the old wine store and workshop for the farm,features:

• A large double bedroom with original patio doors opening directly onto the front terrace—perfect for catching the morning sun.
• A spacious lounge with a fully fitted kitchen/dining area equipped with a gas cooker, fridge-freezer, and microwave.
• A separate bathroom with a shower, hand-basin, and W.C.
• Traditional beamed ceilings throughout.

First Floor 

• Master Bedroom: A spacious double room featuring a bed uniquely set into the original fireplace, plus an additional single bed. It retains its original chestnut wood ceilings.
• Second Bedroom: A double room, originally the farm’s chestnut-drying room, featuring French windows that open out to the side of the house at ground level.
• Living Area: A lounge/kitchen featuring a wood-burning stove (with logs provided) set within an original stone fireplace.
• Bathroom: A separate bathroom with a shower, hand-basin, and W.C.

Second Floor 

• Two double bedrooms. The front bedroom faces eastward toward the rising sun, offering stunning views, while the second bedroom enjoys its own private balcony.
• Living Area: A spacious lounge and fully fitted kitchen/dining room (gas cooker, fridge-freezer, microwave) complete with a cozy wood-burning stove.
• Bathroom: A separate bathroom with a shower, hand-basin, and W.C.

A mezzanine bedroom area.

• A second room suitable for use as a bedroom or study.
• A dedicated workshop area.
• A private kitchen and bathroom.

Property Features & Amenities

• 10×4 mt Swimming Pool overlooking the Serchio Valley and the mountains beyond.
• Ample poolside space for sunbathing.
• A large, shaded patio area nestled under a beautiful wisteria canopy, alongside an open patio area perfect for dining and relaxing.
• Large outdoor BBQ area.
• Cosy wood-burning stoves in the top two floors.
• An abundance of mature fruit trees on the property, including apples, pears, plums, cherries, and chestnuts.

Location & Surrounding Attractions
The nearest village is Cerretoli, perched on the hill just behind the house (a 20-minute walk away), which boasts a wonderful little restaurant serving traditional Tuscan cuisine.

• Careggine (Local Ski Runs): 12 km (15 mins)
• Barga: 17 km (23 mins)
• Forte dei Marmi (Sandy Beaches): 49 km (1 hour)
• Abetone (Large Ski Resort): 50 km (1 hour)
• Lucca: 51 km (Less than 1 hour)
• Pisa: 73 km (Less than 1.5 hours)