Villa 13 sovrum, 1400 m²

Lucca, Lucca (provins)

IA03930 - COMPLETELY RESTORED HISTORIC VILLA. This villa, originally dating back to the early 1000s, was transformed into its current configuration in the 1500s. After being abandoned for many years, it has recently caught the interest of its current owners, who have carried out a complete restoration with the help of an architecture studio specialized in the restoration of historic villas. The restoration has brought the villa back to its former splendor, carefully preserving and enhancing its original features. Located on the first hills of Lucca, just a few kilometers from the historic city center, the villa enjoys a sunny position surrounded by a picturesque panorama of villas, vineyards, and olive groves. The coast of Versilia is only a 20-minute drive away. The villa covers approximately 1,400 square meters of living space, with a layout that includes 13 bedrooms and 11 bathrooms, in addition to passage halls. As you ascend the hill, a short distance from the main road, the villa appears prominently on the landscape, reminiscent of its past as a watchtower. A beautiful gate leads to the driveway, which gives access to the villa's entrance, where a double external staircase leads up to the noble floor. On the ground floor, the entrance opens into a large and bright living room with an antique fireplace, a dining room, a second reception room, a study, and a room currently used as a service area. On the first floor, which can be reached both via the external staircase and from inside the villa, there is another spacious room with a fireplace, a fully equipped kitchen, a laundry room, 3 double bedrooms, and 2 bathrooms. From the living room, there is access to a stunning covered portico, characterized by 3 large arches. This area, which was opened and restored during the renovation, reveals traces of ancient frescoes and is ideal for outdoor gatherings or events. On the second floor, in the sleeping area, there are 7 spacious and bright bedrooms, each with its own en-suite bathroom. A short distance from the main villa, there is an ancient church that has been converted into a 90-square-meter apartment, consisting of a living area, kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom. On the opposite side of the park, there is another 120-square-meter former farmhouse, featuring a large living room, kitchen, 2 double bedrooms, and a bathroom.The property is equipped with traditional heating systems, including underfloor heating on the ground floor. The estate also includes a private plot of 10,000 square meters, cultivated with approximately 120 olive trees. The external works initially envisioned the construction of a swimming pool, which has been temporarily set up in a prefabricated structure. Energy Class: G.Asking Price: €3,900,000