Description
Villa Elegante is a large luxurious villa in Lucca that can accommodate up to 24 people in 1350 square meters of living space. It dates back to the 1500\'s and belonged to one of the greatest and richest Lucchese families. Some original features still remain such as vaulted ceilings, the great stone staircase, and the vaulted cellar. The present owner has completely renovated the villa, updating it to the highest standard of comfort and elegance and has equipped the villa with all modern amenities. Precious antiques pieces of furniture go well with modern and comfortable sofas. It is a perfect venue for a for a group of friends or a family get together.
The villa is surrounded by a lovely garden, with a great pool and gazebo. The villa is located 4 km from Lucca and it is surrounded by olives groves and vineyards. The owner produces estate olive oil and wine that guests can taste and purchase. Within walking distance is a good café for delicious coffee, pastry and ice cream.
Included in the rental price is a daily buffet breakfast - milk, coffee, tea, bread, butter, jam, corn flakes, juice, and fruit.
GROUND FLOOR: large elegant living room with great stone fireplace, opening onto the front garden via a French door, dining room with table that seats up to 24 people - opens via French doors to the back yard and olive groves. Fully equipped kitchen with traditional Tuscan fireplace and very modern appliances. Study, library with PC, and Wi-Fi connection. 1 toilet for the staff, 1 toilet for the guests.
Bedroom 1- king bed with ensuite bathroom with tub.
Bedroom 2 - king bed with ensuite bathroom with shower.
FIRST FLOOR: Large living room with grand piano.
Bedroom 3 - king bed with ensuite bathroom with shower.
Bedroom 4 - king bed with ensuite bathroom shower and tub. Bedroom 5 - twin bedroom with ensuite bathroom with shower. Bedroom 6 - 1 suite with queen bed, sitting room with dining table, sofa, TV, ensuite bathroom with shower and Jacuzzi tub.
SECOND FLOOR:
Bedroom 7.- large bedroom with 2 queen beds with ensuite large bathroom with shower and tub.
Bedroom 8 - queen bed with ensuite bathroom with shower.
Bedroom 9 - queen bed with ensuite bathroom with tub.
Bedroom 10- twin bed bedroom with next to it - 1 bathroom with tub.
Bedroom 11 - extra twin bed - this bedroom shares the bathroom with bedroom 10 and is suitable for children only.
Large game/media room - Seats 25/30 people with SAT TV, large screen TV, Foosball and billiards, American DVD player
INTERNET CONNECTION
Cellar (300 square meter) - with laundry room (washing machine and dryer) and stored wine produced by the estate.
GARDEN: Large beautiful garden with lemon pots, flowers, mature trees, and a long grape pergola for dining al fresco. Saltwater pool (15m x 8m) equipped with lounge chairs, great gazebo with garden sofas, chairs, and tables for dining al fresco, barbecue.
Concierge service available on request
PLEASE NOTE: RENTAL FOR LESS THAN A WEEK POSSIBLE. INQUIRE FOR PRICE
Pietrasanta, the artist town is 30 minutes away. Carrara and Michelangelo marble caves are one hour away. Pisa Aiport is 20 kms away. Florence Airport 60 kms.