Description
PRIVATE STRUCTURE (Lease only). Located within the park of Villa Torrigiani stands villa, an elegant farmhouse typical of the hills of Lucca, surrounded by a large garden bordered by multicoloured essences and with views hard to find for those who love the Renaissance period. The house, once a farm shed of Villa Torrigiani, has undergone skilful renovation and is the ideal place for relaxing in complete tranquillity and exploring one of the most beautiful places in Tuscany and the area of Lucca. Within its exposed-stone casing, alternating with plastered areas and with the typical windows of the former barn covered by the mandolata (typical terracotta lattice wall), coexist materials of Tuscan tradition such as ceilings with wooden beams and terracotta tiles, pietra serena and terracotta floors, and furnished with high-quality pieces and handmade wooden furniture. The air-conditioned bedrooms, all with ensuite bathroom, the large, well-equipped kitchen, the warm and cosy living room, all make the dream of a perfect holiday come true. Outside, guests will be cheered by the beautiful garden that surrounds the house, embellished with elegant relaxation areas in a panoramic and quiet position, and by the splendid swimming pool with adjacent tennis court and an area dedicated to five-a-side football. The strategic location of the villa is ideal for those wishing to visit the wonders that Tuscany has to offer, with the proximity to Lucca and the motorway allowing you to easily and quickly reach historical towns and cities such as Florence, Pisa, Montecatini Terme, Montecarlo di Lucca, Collodi (the town of Pinocchio) and the nearby golden beaches of Versilia with elegant Forte dei Marmi. Near the property are numerous historic villas including nearby Villa Torrigiani which can still be visited today together with its wonderful garden, renowned for being one of the most beautiful gardens in Italy. For wellness fans, just 45 minutes away is Grotta Giusti with its cave baths or Montecatini Terme renowned for its healing waters. Note: when the property is rented in this solution no other guests will be present on site.
THE PROPERTY HAS BEEN SUBJECTED TO A CHECK-UP BY A TECHNICAL RESPONSIBLE BEFORE THE BEGINNING OF THE SEASON, TO ENSURE CONSISTENCY OF THE DESCRIPTION, ACCESSORIES LISTED ON THIS PAGE AND THEIR PRESENT STATE OF OPERATION/MAINTENANCE
Interior
The house is arranged over two floors, connected by two internal staircases. GROUND FLOOR – Entrance into dining room; tea room; main living room with ornamental fireplace and access to external portico; kitchen; guest bathroom with washing machine. FIRST FLOOR – Lounge area with seating and ornamental fireplace; three double bedrooms with ensuite bathroom with shower; one double bedroom; one bathroom with tub.
Park
The house is surrounded by level grounds with lawns, greenery and typical Tuscan trees including cypresses and laurel. The outdoor dining and lounge area is set beneath a portico just outside the French windows of the living room. Within the garden are a tennis court, a five-a-side football area, and various seating areas for relaxation besides a barbecue area and wood oven.
Swimming Pool
For guests seeking refreshment and relaxation, set in the park is the swimming pool, just a short distance from the house and facing a unique panorama. Rectangular and measuring 5 x 8 m with a depth of 1.40 m, the pool is lined in sand-coloured PVC with the edge in Impruneta terracotta and has internal lighting, salt purification and Roman steps for access to the water. The lawn sunbathing area is equipped with comfortable sunbeds and a pergola for shade. The pool is open from the last Saturday in April until the first Saturday in October.
Tennis
A synthetic tennis court is abailable 50 meters from the property and is for your exclusive use. There are 4 tennis rackets available.
Pets
Yes, small and medium size. € 70.00 per animal per week or part of week
Fenced-in property
No
Amenities and feature
Location and distances
The property is 12 kilometres from the beautiful city of Lucca which has much to offer tourists: the city can be easily visited on foot or by bike, due both to its small size and to the extensive pedestrian area in the centre. There are many places to visit and, in particular, the walls, the ideal place for strolling in all seasons, Piazza Anfiteatro famous for its elliptical shape, and Torre Guinigi crowned by an ancient holm oak. Near the property are splendid villas including Villa Reale, Villa Torrigiani, Villa Mansi. In the surrounding area are many places of artistic and naturalistic importance like the Garfagnana, the Plain of Lucca and the Serchio Valley. For those who wish to combine the beauty of the landscape with pleasant days at the seaside, the Versilia coast, with its renowned resorts like Viareggio, Forte dei Marmi, Marina di Pietrasanta, is only a few kilometres away. The house can also be a good starting point for visiting the famous Cinque Terre while, thanks to the nearby motorway entrance of Capannori, you can quickly reach major cities such as Florence or other cultural cities like Pisa, Siena , Vinci (the birthplace of Leonardo) and San Gimignano.