Property for sale in Tuscany: country house near Lucca

This property for sale in Tuscany sits atop a hill just north of Lucca and with a panoramic 360° view of the valley and the surrounding countryside.

The estate comprises a villa surrounded by gardens and lawns, enclosed by a stone wall, a guest house located near the gated entrance to the estate with private entrance and terrace, and an unrestored barn located in the lower olive grove.

The main house is 500 square metres, there is a guest house of 200 square metres and a barn of 80 square metres. There are 70,000 square metres of land. The villa has five bedrooms and five bathrooms, a large kitchen, dining room, living room and a library, various service rooms, plus cantinas. Several sets of doors lead to the surrounding paved patios and the surrounding gardens.

The second house on the property is located next to the gated entrance to the estate, and has a private entrance. This house has a kitchen, living room, dining room, service rooms, four bedrooms and a bathroom. The house has its own private outdoor terrace space. The final building on the property is an unrestored barn and is located in a lower olive grove accessed via a second, side garden gate.

The main villa is in good condition both inside and out. The exterior, as well as the public rooms of the ground floor (living room, library, dining room, etc) retain the classic features of this type of antique villa: terracotta floors, carved stone fireplace mantles and window sashes, and beamed ceilings. The private rooms on the upper floor, as well as the recreation/service rooms of the basement level have a more modern feel, although the overall structural intergrity has not been altered. The guest house, although structurally in very good condition, would benefit from interior design renovation. The barn is in a state of ruin and would require total restoration.

The villa is surrounded by paved patios, leading to long lawns and gardens on all sides. A cluster of mature cypresses and ornamental trees provides shade to the back garden, while the front prospect has been left open, creating a dramatic effect upon entering the estate. The villa garden is enclosed by a low stone wall on all sides, with terraced olive groves below. The terraces on the south side are wide and it is here that the barn is located, as well as a limonaia or seasonal greenhouse. The olive groves extend down the hill. In all, the accompanying land is approximately seven hectares, part olive grove and part natural forest.

The villa and her outbuildings sit in a very panoramic position on a hillside overlooking Lucca and its surrounding countryside, resplendent with cypress-lined roads, country villas, vineyards and olive groves. The villa itself sits at the very top of the knoll, and therefore enjoys a full 360° panorama. The guest house and barn are located just below the villa, but each enjoys a spectacular view of its own.

The property is accessed via a comfortable, paved road winding up to the hilltop from a village below. Drive time to the village is not more than ten minutes, and the village features all amenities; Lucca itself is a mere ten minutes further on.

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