Real estate for sale in Tuscany, Italy: large villa in countryside near Lucca

Villa Carola is a large, classic Lucchese Villa with outbuildings, lovely garden, olive groves, pool and chapel. This real estate for sale in Tuscany, Italy, will make a substantial and quite beautiful family home.

The house set in the gently sloping hills to the west of Lucca. This is a large estate including the main villa, in classic style, with a farmhouse, large converted lemon house, pool and chapel. Built in 1690, the main house is beautifully proportioned with eight bedrooms, five bathrooms, magnificent reception rooms and even a separate apartment on the top floor.

The Limonaia (lemon house) in the formal garden has been lovingly restored into a very comfortable two-bedroom home with excellent architectural features.

The garden has been featured in gardening magazines and has a large ornate raised area including original statues and featuring a trellised walkway. All is surrounded by 3.5 acres of mature olive groves (700 trees) running down to the river. The pool is sited so as not to intrude on the views but includes shower and changing facilities.

The views from the house are fabulous. This is a fairytale Tuscan scene with Cypress trees, olive-covered rolling hills, distant villas and a monastery. This fabulous property must be seen to be truly appreciated. For more on this real estate for sale in Tuscany, Italy, please click the 'Contact this Property' link.