The property built in an idyllic position on the hills of Lucca, overlooking the city and the valleys, dates back to the 16th century and was owned by Vera D'Aragona. The complex consists of the villa with a beautiful garden enclosed by ancient stone walls, the farmhouse and its barn, as well as the cellar, all surrounded by approximately 75 hectares of land.
The main villa, imposing and elegant, was completely renovated in 2020 and has a surface area of approximately 1650 sqm, including the cellar. The villa for sale in Lucca is arranged on two main floors plus an attic floor, has a rectangular floor plan and a large loggia with portico on the ground floor that offers a breathtaking view over the town of Lucca and the surrounding hills. Internally, the villa, thanks to careful restoration, has maintained its original character of a 17th-century villa such as the columns and the splendid panoramic loggia, the stone staircase, wooden portals and doors, brick and beamed ceilings, without renouncing modern comforts. The main villa offers several rooms for receiving guests, including a 200-square-metre living room where a large antique stone fireplace captures the view of the viewer, as well as a large kitchen. This building houses 5 large double bedrooms, all with wonderful views, 1 single bedroom and 8 bathrooms.
The farm is located next to the villa and it 's composed of a farmhouse on three floors, with a total surface area of about 750 m2, and the barn of about 300 m2 that rises on two floors. Both with stone walls still need to be renovated, but a feasibility study already exists. In the past, the upper floors housed the farmer's lodgings while the ground floor contained various storerooms and an oil mill.
The park,
measuring approximately 4500 square metres, extends over several levels, and frames the villa offering a variety of enchanting scenery from the various terraces with corners where it is also pleasant to pause and admire the surrounding landscape. Noteworthy is the marvellous rose garden, as well as the enchanting camellias, lavender and other flowering plants that adorn the well-kept garden, in which art objects are also included, creating a truly unique atmosphere. A neat path crosses t and leads to the swimming pool and solarium area, located on a lower terrace than the main villa, where the surrounding nature is reflected in its waters.
The property, beyond the walls of the well-kept park, which is accessed via a driveway entrance, is surrounded by approximately 75 hectares of land, much of which is woodland, giving it privacy and protection.
The exclusive villa for sale in Lucca is a luxury residence that with its unique peculiarities represents timeless elegance and preserves the history of the hills of Lucca, making it suitable for any destination of use.
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This charming historic property is set in wonderful Tuscan countryside, on a lovely hilltop overlooking the city of Lucca with stunning views.
What makes this property so attractive, besides its history and character, is its convenient idea position, only 6 km away from Lucca city centre yet immersed in the tranquillity and peaceful of nature.
The position is also very convenient to reach the major art cities in Tuscany, such as Pisa ( 23km), Firenze (73 km), Siena (116 km) but also to go to the seaside which is only 37km away - in fact the trendy and renowned beaches of Forte dei Marmi and Viareggio are only 30 mins' drive.
Pisa is the closest international airport and it is easily reachable within 20-30 mins' drive.
For those who live skiing the ski resort of Abetone is 1 hour and 30 mins' drive.
Lucchesia area includes a flat territory of about 300 sq km (called “La Piana di Lucca”) extending around the historical walled town, as well as a hilly landscape surrounding and protecting the flatlands of Lucca.
The hills of Lucca are dotted with aristocratic villas featuring peculiar architectures and lush parks, old medieval parish churches, small towns full of history, besides vineyards rows and olive groves on terraces which depict the most authentic features of this land that makes Tuscany famous all over the world.
This is a territory that does not only enclose remarkable historic and artistic beauties but also traditions, culture and an excellent cuisine with its most widespread products: wine and oil.