Lucca
A 19th century family villa above Lucca, with three hectares of fenced gardens and a 25 m pool framed by oaks.
The villa
A late 19th century villa on the first hills north west of Lucca, cherished by the same family for three generations. From its elevated position it looks across the Serchio plain, with only vineyards, olive groves and a few distant houses in view.
Inside
Three floors. Ground floor: entrance hall, open plan living room, study, formal dining room, kitchen, guest bathroom and a breakfast room with fireplace. Five bedrooms on the first floor, three more on the second beside a skylit living room: four doubles, three twins that convert to doubles and a room with four singles. Four en suite, three shared bathrooms.
Outside
About three hectares of fenced gardens with winding paths, lawns shaded by lime and horse chestnut trees, and vineyards and olive groves beyond. The 25 m pool, with a shallow entry for small children, sits on a green terrace framed by bamboo and oaks. A brick terrace under a horse chestnut hosts long lunches.
Location
On the hills north west of Lucca, 7 km from the city; a local wine estate is 20 minutes on foot. Pisa airport is 40 km away, Viareggio 23 km, Forte dei Marmi 39 km and Florence 88 km.
At a glance
- 8 Bedrooms (4 Doubles + 2 Twin/Doubles + 1 Quadruple Room + 1 Twin/Double with a Single Sofa Bed)
- 7 Bathrooms (4 En-Suite + 3 Shared) + 1 Guest Bathroom (Near the Kitchen)
- 25-Metre Swimming Pool
- Fully Equipped Kitchen
- Breakfast Room with Fireplace
- Entrance Hall
- Open-Plan Living Room (Ground Floor)
- Study (Ground Floor)
- Formal Dining Room
- Central Corridor and Staircases Connecting All Floors
- First-Floor Central Hall
- Second-Floor Open-Plan Living Area with Sofas and Armchairs
- Vast Library with Thousands of Books in Multiple Languages
- Breakfast/Dining Area on the Second Floor
- Extensive Outdoor Dining and Lounge Area Beneath a Horse Chestnut Tree
- Approximately 3 Hectares of Fully Fenced Gardens
- Vineyards And Olive Groves Surrounding the Property
- Winding Walking Paths Throughout the Estate
- Shaded Lawns with Lime and Horse Chestnut Trees
- Large Outdoor Mattonato Terrace for Dining and Entertaining
Services and amenities
Good to know
- Your request is free. Choose your dates: we check with the owner and reply with availability and the full price, usually within one working day.
- Stays in high season usually run Saturday to Saturday. Shorter stays are sometimes possible, just ask.
- A 30% deposit confirms the booking; the balance is due 60 days before arrival.
- The exact address and arrival details are in your travel voucher, sent before you leave.
- Around the house we can arrange a chef, daily housekeeping, transfers, boats and experiences.
Full conditions: villa rental terms.
