Lucca, Tuscany 55100

Majestic luxury Renaissance villa on the green hills of Garfagnana, a short distance from Lucca, currently managed as a successful boutique hotel, with outbuildings, swimming pool and grounds.Description The majestic 17th-century villa, originally built by a noble Florentine family as a retreat, still retains the characteristics of a luxurious country estate that embodies the best of Tuscany. The main building, with a total area of about 293 m, houses the reception area and the fabulous loggia, as well as the kitchen for guests' breakfasts and the owners' bedrooms. On the top floor there is a fantastic attic/lounge with a large skylight. The nearby annexes, an eighteenth-century country villa of about 192 square meters and the two-storey Limonaia of 60 square meters, house the guest rooms, each with private bathroom, designed to the highest standards and adapted to the environment and nature of the villa. There are two other outbuildings to be restored, respectively of 130 and 25 square meters, and the building permit for another 2000 square meters.Outdoor The villa is located in the northern part of Tuscany, in a breathtaking scenery of woods and lakes. You can take timeless walks in the countryside, play golf or ski nearby, try a mountain bike ride or visit one of the largest stalactite caves in Europe. The property is spread over 140 hectares of pastures, woodland and a waterfall that runs through the grounds. The surrounding park is enriched by two beautiful in-ground swimming pools, a formal Italian garden and two entrance gates, with ample parking. The extensive gardens and open areas are available for exclusive use, as well as the estate in its entirety, the rooms, suites, outdoor pools and the main villa. You can play a game of ptanque, stroll around the estate, or head to the fitness and wellness center which is two minutes away. Condition and finishes The owners, two well-known professionals and lovers of beauty, have made this stone wonder the place of dreams. The hospitality of the villa is based on a mix of simplicity that only the best quality allows and an unforgettable sense of fulfillment given by the attention to every detail. The informal atmosphere that reigns in the hotel embodies the essence of Garfagnana: genuine beyond imagination and regenerating for the soul and body. Potential uses The place of dreams for a luxurious and unforgettable stay in the picturesque mountains of Garfagnana. It is also an ideal location for ceremonies and weddings. Location Just 90 minutes away from Florence, the art city of the Medici, 30 km from the famous walled city of Lucca and Forte dei Marmi. With easy access to the picturesque town of Castelnuovo di Garfagnana, with shops, bars, services, pleasant restaurants, local handicrafts and architectural wonders of which Tuscany is so rich.