LUCCA – MONTE SAN QUIRICO – 5 MINUTES FROM THE CENTER
Portion of a historic Lucchese villa (Villa Buonvisi), dating back to the 15th century, where Pope Paul III (Farnese) stayed. The villa includes a shared chapel with 16th-century frescoes, recognized and protected as part of cultural heritage, as it was the first to depict the history of the precious Volto Santo’s crucifix, preserv
LUCCA – MONTE SAN QUIRICO – 5 MINUTES FROM THE CENTER
Portion of a historic Lucchese villa (Villa Buonvisi), dating back to the 15th century, where Pope Paul III (Farnese) stayed. The villa includes a shared chapel with 16th-century frescoes, recognized and protected as part of cultural heritage, as it was the first to depict the history of the precious Volto Santo’s crucifix, preserved inside the Duomo of Lucca. The rest of the building is divided into apartments, currently consisting of 9 exclusive units, including this one.
This unit has a separate entrance via a wide staircase and spans two levels (first and second floors) with unobstructed views on four sides. The first floor, measuring 230 square meters, is fully restored and habitable. It features two living rooms with mid-18th-century frescoes. The floors are terracotta, the walls are partly exposed medieval mixed masonry, and some rooms have wooden coffered ceilings. The second floor, also 230 square meters, requires renovation, with the roof already renovated and reinforced. Currently used as an attic, it has variable ceiling heights up to 3.5 meters, with wooden beamed ceilings and a partially sloped ceiling. It is connected to the first floor via a large internal staircase.
INTERIORS: - First floor: 1 frescoed living room, 1 frescoed room, 1 kitchen, 1 entrance hall with dining area, 1 large corridor, 4 bedrooms, 1 boiler/laundry room, 2 bathrooms connected by a shared anteroom with sink. - Second floor: 1 stairwell, 3 attic rooms with windows, 4 large attic rooms with windows.
EXTERIORS: - A 100-square-meter historic Mediterranean-style roof garden with a small nymphaeum, lighting and irrigation systems, and direct access to the property. - An adjacent 80-square-meter green garden with lighting and irrigation systems. - 4,200 sqm wooded park in front of the villa, equipped with water system and lighting, with a 60 sqm area currently used for parking.
Private cellar of 53 sqm with independent access.
The property is suitable for a single-family residence, divisible into two or three units, or to be converted into a hospitality business.
Located in a hilly residential area north of Lucca, 2 km from the historic center. It features villas, farmhouses, and prestigious properties surrounded by greenery, often with private gardens or parks. Peaceful and panoramic, ideal for families or high-end hospitality businesses. Well-connected, it offers privacy, a well-maintained environment, and a historic setting.
DISTANCES (TIME): - Lucca: 10 min by bike, 3 min by car - Pisa Airport: 30 min - Florence Airport: 50 min
Via di Sant'Alessio, 55100 Lucca LU, Italy, Area Monte San Quirico - Sant'Alessio, Tuscany
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Nestled in the picturesque Tuscan city of Lucca, this listing offers a serene lifestyle with easy access to cultural attractions and exquisite dining. Enjoy enchanting views and explore the historic city walls, all just a short drive from famous Italian beaches. Ideal for those seeking a blend of history, leisure, and Italian sophistication.