KEY POINTS:

• Historic villa

• Outbuildings

• Large Italian garden

• Panoramic terrace

• Fontaines

• Original fireplace

• Original materials and details

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Exquisite villa built in the late 1500s by the distinguished Mansi family, a prominent lineage of the Republic of Lucca. This prestigious property, of significant historical value, graces the hills of Lucca, just 15 minutes from the medieval town itself and a leisurely 30-minute drive from the exclusive Forte dei Marmi.

The main villa covers an area of approximately 1300 m2 and is accompanied by a habitable farmhouse of approximately 800 m2 and a small church of 90 m2.

The villa is entered through an ancient wrought iron gate in an avenue of box trees. The property is surrounded by an enchanting Italian garden with two exquisite fountains, complemented by a spacious panoramic terrace with breathtaking views over the woods and olive groves. A second terrace, situated below, has a large lemon grove.

In the architectural tradition of the classical Tuscan villa, the building is built on four levels with a rectangular floor plan. The entrance is a large central hall with double doors, flanked by four side rooms, a bathroom, storerooms and a corridor. A magnificent stone staircase leads up to a first floor of similar size and structure. On the second floor, there are two bedrooms and a bathroom, while a further staircase leads to the attic, centred around a room with a skylight and fitted wardrobes.

In the basement, there is a distinctive kitchen with a wood-burning oven and fireplace, complete with a dumbwaiter leading to the dining room above. Pantries, adjoining cellars and service rooms complete this level, with direct access from an external service entrance.

Adjacent to the villa is a charming farmhouse on three levels. The ground floor, accessed by a double entrance, comprises a living room, two bedrooms, a dining room, a study and a bathroom on one side, while on the other side, there is a spacious room with an old stone washhouse and a large wood-burning stove.

On the second floor, there are three more bedrooms, a study, a bathroom and access to a large attic. On the ground floor, there are rooms for agricultural activities, including a special area for the preservation of olive oil, with its characteristic slate tanks. Accessible from the square through a large door, this area leads to a workshop and serves as a shelter for agricultural vehicles.

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DISTANCES:

• Pisa International Airport 60 km

• Piisa 50 km

• Firenze 100 km

• Forte dei Marmi 50 km

• Sea 50 km