Elegant Villa on the hills of Lucca

The Villa is located in the surrounding hills of one of the best historical town in Tuscany, Lucca (in
the Puccini land). Lucca is a beautiful and famous historic walled city in Tuscany that is exactly the
kind of place with cobbled streets, sweeping views over the surrounding rolling landscape, and
stunning architectural gems.

The Villa has the view of Lucca and the Serchio river valley. It is surrounded by a park of olive
trees in the green hills among the wonderful villas from the Reinassance. just a few minutes from
the magnificent walls of Lucca.
Immersed in the most refined countryside but very close to the city, this is what makes this place
so unique. The location is strategic: only few km from downtown (4 km) - A11 toll booth of West
Lucca is 2,5km away. In a short time you can reach the ocean in Versilia (Viareggio is 20km away
and the beaches of Forte dei Marmi). Plus, the Garfagnana mountain and the Abetone ski runs are
only at 1 hour car distance.
The main cities are: Pisa a 18 km - Florence a 76 km - Siena a 140km
The property, on 3 levels, houses 5 bedrooms and 4 1/2 bathrooms for a total surface of 375
square meters. In a pleasant and relaxed atmosphere, a fully fenced garden of 3,100 square
meters surrounds the villa with its fragrant Mediterranean essences and ensures optimal privacy.
The garden has natural terraces with centenary olive trees and can easily host a wonderful pool.

Interior description: At the ground floor there is the main entrance. Through an internal
staircase you reach the first floor where the main house is located. An elegant and refined living
room with a big fireplace, a country style kitchen, a large hallway, three comfortable bedrooms
and three bathrooms, this floor is surrounded by pergolas and large panoramic terraces from
which you can admire the surrounding countryside up to the Apuan mountains. From the first floor
there is access to a spacious attic which includes a large hallway and 2 double bedrooms with a
small bathroom area.
On the ground floor there is a large and bright lemon-house and a second apartment (with
separate entrance) of 106,56 sqm with a bedroom, a bathroom. A little studio, a living room with
a large fireplace and a kitchenette. The average height of this apartment is of 2,50 m
At the lower ground floor there is a paved garage/cellar of 26,50 sqm and a spacious storage
room.
Exterior description: The park that surrounds the villa is about 3300 square meters and is very
well kept thanks to the careful work of their trusty gardener. The land is characterized by large
natural terraces cultivated for centuries with olive trees, in fact there are 92 plants of olive trees
that produce an excellent oil. A precious terrace partly covered by a pergola surrounds the villa on
two sides, one of which has a fireplace where, throughout the summer, the owners enjoy peaceful
outdoor dinners.
Current condition and finishes: The villa has maintained its architectural integrity dating back
to the early eighties of the last century. It was designed and built in Tuscan style with taste and
charm by a well-known Italian architect. The villa has the handmade terracotta floor laid
diagonally, the original fireplaces, the elegant wood frames.
The property has an excellent state of maintenance and is ready to live in. Regular annual
maintenance is done by actual owners. The previous owner was a well-known architect (Arch.
Carlo Spicciani), who build the house for himself and his spouse.
Services: all the main domestic utilities are present and working such as the municipal aqueduct,
electricity, oil heating with radiator system, the sewer is with IMHOFF dispersion system.