LOCATION
The Villa has a view of Lucca and the Serchio river valley. It is surrounded by a park of olive trees in the green hills among the wonderful Renaissance villas just a few minutes from the magnificent walls of Lucca.
Nestled in the finest countryside, yet very close to the city, this is what makes this place so unique. The location is strategic: a few km from the center (4 km) - West Lucca exit A11 is 2.5 km away. In a short time you can reach the sea in Versilia (Viareggio is 20 km away and the beaches of Forte dei Marmi). In addition, the Garfagnana mountain and the Abetone ski slopes are only 1 hour away by car. The main cities are: Pisa at 18 km - Florence at 76 km - Siena at 140 km.
The villa has maintained its architectural integrity dating back to the early 1980s. It was designed and built in the Tuscan style with taste and charm by a well-known Italian architect. The villa has a hand-made terracotta floor laid diagonally, the original fireplaces, the elegant wooden frames. The property is in an excellent state of maintenance and is ready to move into. Regular annual maintenance is carried out by the actual owners. The previous owner was a well-known Architect, who built the house for himself and his spouse.
INTERIOR LAYOUT
The main entrance is on the ground floor. An internal staircase leads to the first floor where the main house is located. An elegant and refined living room with a large fireplace, a rustic kitchen, a large hallway, three comfortable bedrooms and three bathrooms, this floor is surrounded by pergolas and large panoramic terraces from which you can admire the surrounding countryside up to the Apuan mountains. .
From the first floor there is access to a spacious attic which includes a large hallway and 2 double bedrooms with a small bathroom area. On the ground floor there is a large and bright lemon house and a second apartment (with independent entrance) of 106.56 square meters with a bedroom and a bathroom. A small studio, a living room with a large fireplace and a kitchenette. The average height of this apartment is 2.50 m. In the basement there is a paved garage / cellar of 26.50 square meters and a large storage room.
GARDEN AND OUTDOOR SPACE
The land is characterized by large natural terraces cultivated for centuries with olive trees, in fact there are 92 olive trees.
A precious terrace, partly covered by a pergola, surrounds the villa on two sides, one of which has a fireplace where, throughout the summer, the owners enjoy the tranquility of dining al fresco. A completely fenced garden of 3,100 square meters surrounds the villa with its fragrant Mediterranean essences and guarantees excellent privacy. The garden has natural terraces with centenary olive trees and can easily accommodate a wonderful swimming pool.
Tuscany is the land of the Medici, the Duomo of Florence and the Leaning Tower of Pisa, a place of art and culture but it is also a land famous in the world for the excellence of its wines. Rows of fine grapes grow on the gentle hills, between splendid landscapes and ancient streets, which become real itineraries to follow for those who want to get lost in colors and local gastronomic production. The Tuscan Wine Roads, together with those of Flavors, are one of the most interesting routes to discover the lesser-known corners of the area, villas and farmhouses, farms and cellars where you can taste the best labels. In an hour's drive, you can reach nearby Liguria to visit the Cinque Terre: Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, Riomaggiore.