Villa In Lucca

Majestic luxury Renaissance villa that on the green hills of Garfagnana, not far from Lucca, currently run as a successful boutique hotel, with outbuildings, pool and grounds.
Description
The majestic 17th-century villa, originally built by a noble family from Florence as a retreat, still retains the characteristics of a luxurious country estate that embodies the best of Tuscany. The main building, with a total area of about 293 m², houses the reception area and the fabulous loggia, as well as the kitchen for guests’ breakfasts and the owners’ bedrooms. On the top floor is a fantastic attic/lounge with a large skylight. The nearby outbuildings, an eighteenth-century country villa of about 192 square meters and the two-story ”Limonaia” of 60 square meters, house the guest rooms, each with private bathroom, designed to the highest standards and adapted to the environment and nature of the villa. There are two more outbuildings to be renovated, 130 and 25 sqm respectively, and the building permit for another 2000 sqm.
Outdoor Spaces
The villa is located in the northern part of Tuscany, in a breathtaking setting of woods and lakes. You can take timeless walks in the countryside, golf or ski nearby, try a mountain bike trail, or visit one of the largest stalactite caves in Europe. The property covers 140 hectares of pastures, forests and a waterfall running through the grounds. The surrounding parkland is enhanced by two beautiful in-ground pools, a formal ”Italianate” garden and two entrance gates, with ample parking. The extensive gardens and open areas are available for exclusive use, as are the estate in its entirety, rooms, suites, outdoor pools, and the main villa. You can play a game of bocce, stroll around the estate or go to the fitness and wellness center that is two minutes away.
Status and finishes
The owners, two established professionals and lovers of beauty, have made this stone wonder the place of dreams. The villa’s welcome is based on a mix of simplicity that only the best quality allows and an unforgettable sense of fulfillment given by the attention to every detail. The informal atmosphere in the embodies the essence of Garfagnana: genuine above imagination and rejuvenating to the soul and body.
Potential uses
The place of dreams for a luxurious and unforgettable stay in the picturesque mountains of Garfagnana. Ideal location also for ceremonies and weddings.
Location
Only 90 minutes away from Florence, the art city of the Medici, 30 km from the famous walled city of Lucca and Forte dei Marmi. With easy access to the picturesque town of Castelnuovo di Garfagnana, with stores, bars, services, pleasant little restaurants, local crafts and architectural wonders of which Tuscany is so rich.