VI355
Suburb/Area: Near Lucca
Country: Lucca
State: Lucca
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IPE: In attesa di comunicazione dell’indice di prestazione energetica (IPE) da parte della proprietà
Description: 1800's villa of about 930 sq/mt, completely renovated and consists of study, library, billiard room, kitchen, laundry room, service room, sauna and bathroom on the ground floor, large living room, dining room, kitchen, sitting room, bathroom, master bedroom with bathroom and dressing room, two further double bedrooms with private bathroom on the first floor, six double bedrooms each with private bathrooms on the second floor.
Accompanied by a barn of 450 sq/mt, partly used as a tool shed, cellar and garage and partly renovated and developed into two apartments each comprising entrance hall, kitchen, living room, two double bedrooms and bathroom, a large study of 100 sq/mt, bathroom, with possibility of develop an additional apartment. To complete the property there is also an orangerie of 70 sq/mt, oven, salt water pool with Jacuzzi area and 8 Ha of land with olive trees, fruit trees and forest. The property is also equipped with solar thermal and photovoltaic system, underfloor heating system, floor cooling and dehumidification system.

VI322
Suburb/Area: East Hills Area
Country: Capannori
State: Lucca
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IPE: In attesa di comunicazione dell’indice di prestazione energetica (IPE) da parte della proprietà
Description: Just few kilometers from Lucca, in one of the most beautiful and sunny hills  area, completely renovated building complex, consisting of a farmhouse about 360 sq/mt, outbuilding of about 160 sq/mt, land of about 9 ha as olive grove, oven and large garage.
The main house consists of entrance hall, lounge, kitchen, bathroom and closet on the ground floor, four double bedrooms, study, cloakroom and two bathrooms on the first floor, garage and cellar in the basement. The annex comprises entrance hall, living room with kitchenette, two bedrooms, two bathrooms and utility room with the possibility of making two separate apartments.

VI321
Suburb/Area: West Area
Country: Lucca
State: Lucca
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IPE: In attesa di comunicazione dell’indice di prestazione energetica (IPE) da parte della proprietà
Description: Located in the hills, near the town of Lucca, antique eighteenth century property consists of a villa, a farm, an old mill and farm buildings totaling 2.280 sq/mt. The villa of 1.000 sq/mt, has been internally restored maintaining its original features, with the exception of the second floor that is currently in its raw original state. The rooms of the Villa is furnished and equipped with every comfort, the walls are frescoes painted and the interior trim, doors and windows are also original.
The farm, of about 1.120 sq/mt  was recently renovated and has been divided into three parts and; the first one, of about 500 sq/mt, is divided in turn into four independent apartments of different sizes, all furnished with antiques and featuring, the second part is made of ful restored large mill, used for exhibitions and tasting events, the last third part, is made of the large dining room and used as receptions events.
The old mill, about 160 sq/mt, built in stone, dates from the XVIII century and was completely renovated to obtain two little apartments with exclusive private garden, are equipped with every comfort, with very nice interior fittings and fixtures, typical of the Lucca countryside.
The property is surrounded by about an hectar of  nineteenth-century style curate garden, planted with trees, adorned with a "Verzura"  theatre, accessible with a wide  eighteenth century scale, a Ninfeo pond, a private church, a "Thrush"  converted into a beautiful monumental pool overlooking the surrounding landscape and a large swimming pool, drawn from an old warehouse used in the past to irrigate the pastures and of which there are still traces of natural rock: to complete the property, there are several portions of land, for a total area of 37 hectares.

VI316
Suburb/Area: East Hills Area
Country: Capannori
State: Lucca
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IPE: In attesa di comunicazione dell’indice di prestazione energetica (IPE) da parte della proprietà
Description: 700's Historical villa of about 450 sq/mt, located in a hilly residential area and surrounded by a beautiful park of about 2 Ha with ancient trees and ancient magnolias trees,  and including a pool and a partially renovated old mill of about 110 sq/mt. The villa that during the past twenty years has undergone several renovations and maintenance works, comprises on the ground floor an entrance hall, lounge with fireplace, kitchen, dining room, study, utility room and bathroom; the first floor with six bedrooms and two bathrooms, the second floor of two large rooms, three bedrooms and bathroom.

VI314
Suburb/Area: West Outskirt
Country: Lucca
State: Lucca
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IPE: In attesa di comunicazione dell’indice di prestazione energetica (IPE) da parte della proprietà
Description: Historical villa dated 1300's, entirely builded against the rocks on which it rests, it has been completely renovated by its present owners who have tried to restore the old house to its original splendor, while maintaining and enhancing the original features of ancient nobility.
Inside the villa there are four distinct areas: the noble manor house on the first floor, the attic once reserved for the servants, an apartment on the ground and mezzanine floor and another apartment with separate entrance, anyway part of the villa, composed of living room with kitchenette on the ground floor bedroom with marble bathroom, carved into the rock.

The apartment on the ground floor of the Villa comprises lounge, large kitchen with a loft, bedroom and bathroom with frescoes. From the loft of the kitchen we have access also to a further bedroom with bathroom. The uniqueness of this plan is that the various rooms are linked together by an old "escape tunnel" with loopholes. Also in this apartment is present in almost every room, the rock on which rests the villa, ceilings and terracotta floors in Tuscan style, which take us back to a time far away.

The main floor, with frescoed ceilings by skillful and artistic hands between 1700 and 1800, with views of the foothills of the Apuan Alps comprises an entrance hall, large kitchen with Tuscan-style terrace, living room with fireplace, bathroom, dining room , frescoed bedroom and marble bathroom, on the far side of the villa there is a studio apartment with balcony with view of the tower of Pisa and a large terrace with views of the surrounding hills.

The attic, once reserved for the servants, was also renovated, preserving the charming and typical Tuscan style with exposed beams and wooden floors, is composed of living room, three bedrooms, two double bedrooms, one twin bedroom and two bathrooms, one with bath and shower.

The villa is also accompanied by a large garage and three beautiful gardens, overlooking the valley, rich of Mediterranean plants.

VI308
Suburb/Area: East Hills Area
Country: Capannori
State: Lucca
Price: Contact Us
IPE: In attesa di comunicazione dell’indice di prestazione energetica (IPE) da parte della proprietà
Description: Ancient 1300's fortified villa, completely restored keeping intact the charm and the features of the past. The old tower was discovered during the renovation works, overlooks on the valley and has a splendid view. The property is exposed to the south, and is located in a quiet position on a hill covered with olive trees with a view of the plain of Lucca. The ground floor houses the living area and consists of entry, cellar, closets, living room, kitchen and small bathroom; on the first floor is located a large living room with fireplace, study, bedroom with walk-in closet and bathroom, on the second floor another lounge with fireplace, king size bedroom and bathroom: the third floor is made of lounge, three-rooms as study use and one bathroom. The property consists of several buildings gathered around a beautiful garden enclosed by ancient walls, which is accessed via a staircase, the ancient dwelling, the old fermentation room and last the barn. The total area of the house is about 320 sq/mt, the barn about 75 sq/mt and the old fermentation room about 70 sq/mt. For the renovation, were re-used stone, bricks and the original old wooden beams. Were also recovered the ancient fireplaces so recreating the flavor of the residences of a "tempo"; particular care has been taken in arranging the layout of the garden, where a soft green carpet stretches around the dwelling property until the paved stone terrace that overlooks the valley. Possibility to buy also an olive grove of about 3.2 Ha with a farming building included. Approved permit to build the pool.
La proprietà è costituita da vari edifici raccolti attorno ad un bellissimo giardino chiuso da antiche mura, dalle quali si accede, tramite una scala esterna, all’antica dimora, la vecchia tinaia e al fienile. La superficie totale dell'abitazione è di circa 320 mq., ai quali si aggiungono il fienile, di circa 75 mq. e l’antica tinaia di 70 mq. Per la ristrutturazione sono stati riutilizzati le pietre, i mattoni e le antiche travi in legno originari e, sono stati recuperati anche gli antichi camini, ricreando il sapore delle dimore di un tempo.Particolare cura è stata posta nella sistemazione del giardino, dove un morbido tappeto verde si estende attorno alla dimora fino al lastricato in pietra del terrazzo che si affaccia sulla valle. Possibilità di acquistare anche un'uliveto di c.a. Ha 3,20 con annesso rurale. Permesso approvato per la realizzazione della piscina.

VI306
Suburb/Area: Castelnuovo Garfagnana
Country: Castelnuovo Garfagnana
State: Lucca
Price: € 1.950.000
IPE: In attesa di comunicazione dell’indice di prestazione energetica (IPE) da parte della proprietà
Description: Villa dating back to 1400's, located in a panoramic position within an estate of about 25 hectars of unspoiled nature and surrounded by a mountain views without equal. Besides the villa, there is an orangerie that is reminiscent of the Petit Trianon at Versailles, with a Roman style pool, all set in a Baroque style garden. The general atmosphere is of great charm and the whole summarizes the best of old-style combined with a great harmony of space and décor that from the very first moment welcomes you with charm and finesse.
The spectacle offered by the entrance hall to the villa is sensational: crossing the threshold a grand colonnade rises up to a gallery then  reaches the ceiling of the villa, which is even more remarkable. It is indeed a splendid covered Art Nouveau frosted glass floor encased in wrought iron with soft natural light filtering through it, perfect to enhance the antique furniture, porcelain and paintings that decorates this special domain. The effect on the whole is theatrical if not operatic. A truly dramatic impact, and yet at the same time harmonious and welcoming. The presence of this colonnade in this rare private residence of its kind, was decisive for the choice of original owner, moving to Italy after a career on the London catwalks. His idea of dwelling Italian reflects the style of the Villa, which dates back to the end of the 14th century and once belonged to a noble family. On the ground floor, on the left is placed the library with direct access to the garden and complete of satellite TV, home video and with high-speed internet connection, a large living room with fireplace which leads to cozy dining room, a modern kitchen, cloakroom and bathroom. On the first floor is placed a laundry room, a bedroom with its luxurious bathroom, and a second bedroom with bathroom with shower. On the second floor there is a veranda with special glass and terracotta floor with large picture windows that offer a wonderful view on adjacent Baroque garden with a cave and swimming pool; continuing on the second floor, a bedroom with a bathroom with Roman-style marble shower and a large suite with a breathtaking view of the complex and the mountains, with a noble old-style marble bathroom with Jacuzzi tub. Beside the villa, there is a house dating back to 700's, that also was restored and divided into three apartments. The first which is accessed via a stone staircase is composed of large entrance hall with fireplace, kitchen, one double bedroom and one twin bedroom, each with private bath. The second consists of lounge, kitchen, double bedroom, one double and bathroom. The third one consists of large lounge, kitchen, bedroom and bathroom.

VI297
Suburb/Area: North Hills Area
Country: Capannori
State: Lucca
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IPE: In attesa di comunicazione dell’indice di prestazione energetica (IPE) da parte della proprietà
Description: Villa of about 300 sq/mt, conveniently accessible and located in an habited area, not insulated located just 8 Kmts from downtown, with a splendid view over the surrounding countryside. The villa is inserted into a 11.000 sq/mt green park and is accompanied by a heated pool, located anteriorly to the house and accessible by a Matraia's paved stone path, famous for its beauty and strength. The pool, with its distinctive fan-shaped area and whirlpool at the center, is surrounded by sun terrace with teak wood flooring in one side and large paving stone on the other. Bright and welcoming, the villa boasts an impeccable achievement.
The historical suggestions are intertwined with modernity of the furnitures design, with "new-built" structure combines the advantages of a modern building with the recover of the style and materials of the old Tuscan residences. A crescendo of harmonies, which give to the house an elegant style and at the same time the research, which integrates perfectly into the natural surrounding environment. The oak floors and the oak beamed ceilings, help to accentuate the atmosphere of intimacy of the rooms of this villa. Beams and floors have been recovered from old farmhouses that reflect the taste of the old cottage, as indeed the stone facades to "face view" and the floor made in handmade terracotta. The tavern is characterized by a very spacious vaulted brick and the rustic flavor of the stone walls help to create a fascinating play of flavors and welcoming ambient. The tavern is also a great room area, covered in teak wood, is dedicated to the fitness, turkish bath and color therapy, with also a whirlpool area and a relaxation area. Another particularly warm area is the pool room with an oak flooring and stone walls, here the play of dynamic and fluid spaces, open a views over a particularly beautiful external Tuscan terracotta "piazza". The access to the villa, consists of a long driveway, which crosses a large park and then brings to the entrance door of the house, there are both a pedestrian entrance, adorned with antique 1600's marble bath tub, and a car entrance completed by an ample parking area and underground garage of 50 sq/mt with internal stairs that permit a direct access to the house. The pedestrian entrance area has been enriched by a XV century ancient portal made of Matraia's stone, and also the front porch of the villa was embellished with fifteenth century stone columns, the Tuscan terracotta floors are hand made in order to accompany this unique space, completely glass enclosed in order to form a special beautiful "winter garden". The Villa of about 300 sq/mt is built on three levels, basement, ground floor and first floor. The ground floor is developed with a large kitchen area with central island, sitting room with fireplace, dining room, bathroom and closet. Upstairs is spread the sleeping area with a master bedroom with walk-in closets and fireplace, two additional bedrooms and two bathrooms. In the basement there is a large garage for three cars, utility rooms with relaxation area with jacuzzi, turkish bath and color therapy, bathroom, utility rooms, billiard room, tavern with kitchen and fireplace, basement, laundry and accommodation for service staff, consisting of living room-kitchen, bathroom and bedroom. The villa is equipped with high quality plant, in particular, central vacuum cleaning systems, communication and video camera systems for internal communications, alarm system, air conditioning, floor heating system, powered by a geothermal heat plant, electrical system, accompanied by a photovoltaic system as well as solar panels for water heating. This property combines the flavor of an old-style building with a strong propensity for new technology under environmentalism and energy conservation banner, which no doubt brings the project of this house in the future in an excellent manner, and in harmony within the surrounding environment.

VI296
Suburb/Area: North Hills
Country: Capannori
State: Lucca
Price: Contact Us
IPE: In attesa di comunicazione dell’indice di prestazione energetica (IPE) da parte della proprietà
Description: Prestigious historic residence built in 1700's and located on a splendid panoramic hilly position with view over the city of Lucca, this dwelling is set in a exception residential context area and not isolated, is surrounded by two lovely Italian style gardens and equipped with pool.The property covers a total area of approximately 1.200 sq/mt including the large manor house, the small independent house, an two floors orangery and private chapel; the main entrance opens a beautiful Italian garden surrounded by the old stone wall, with statues, fountains and terra-cotta pots with lemons plants.

From the garden, we have direct access to ground floor of the villa that consists in one side with a large living room with carved marble fireplaces, the music room with a large terrace with panoramic views over the valley and the library, all with completely frescoed ceiling;on the other side, there is the dining room, kitchen, lounge, study, a sitting room and two bathrooms. The first floor which can accommodate up to thirteen people, consists of two central hall with around eight bedrooms that are served by six bathrooms.

The basement is accessed from the secondary entrance or internally from the villa itself, includes a kitchen, laundry, the old cellars with old oil tanks, a tavern, two garages and finally the private chapel. On the side of the villa, is located the farmhouse a typical Tuscan building on two levels, ideal as a guesthouse use for visitors, while slightly lower is located the green-house, also developed on two floors.The villa is in good general condition, were kept the original elements such as the old marble fireplace, frescoed ceilings and wooden ceilings of the halls in the basement while on the first floor, were discovered under the carpet, the original floors to be restored; the  arranging of the exterior, is very accurate and helps to give to the property the old noble dwelling representation character, with a special area that houses a swimming pool with arbor.

For the beautiful environment in which it is located, a stone's throw from the city and in complete privacy, the villa lends itself to a prestigious private residence or a luxury guest house.

Historical Notes
The neoclassical architecture plant of the villa, as well as the construction lines of exterior walls from foundation to roof line, suggest that the villa was designed and built in the Napoleonic period, in fact the property attributes the construction of this house, sister of Napoleon Bonaparte, Elisa that was designated state Duchess of Lucca, who then handed it to the magistrate regional supervisor of the time.

VI293
Suburb/Area: Camaiore
Country: Camaiore
State: Lucca
Price: € 1.250.000
IPE: In attesa di comunicazione dell’indice di prestazione energetica (IPE) da parte della proprietà
Description: High finishing level renovated villa of about 300 sq/mt on three floors with garden and external laundry-storage. The house is made of kitchen, living room, bedroom and ample garage on the ground floor, ample lounge with fireplace, dining room, kitchen, study and bathroom on the 1°st floor, two bedrooms and bathroom on the 2°nd floor. The property will be sold almost completely furnished.

VI288
Suburb/Area: Gragnano
Country: Capannori
State: Lucca
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IPE: In attesa di comunicazione dell’indice di prestazione energetica (IPE) da parte della proprietà
Description: Real Estate complex consisting of two main bodies, an old renovated cottage, newly built stone villa, renovated depandance, external annexed as agricultural destination,with already approved new residential destination change permit, all surrounded by 10 Ha of land and swimming pool. The old cottage consists of kitchen with brick fireplace, large living room with fireplace, closet and bathroom on the ground floor, four bedrooms and three bathrooms on the first floor, tavern with fireplace, bricks kitchen and closets in the basement. The annex consists of entrance-living room, kitchen, living room, bedroom and bathroom on the ground floor, two bedrooms and bathroom on the first floor. The newly built house comprises large living room, kitchen, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, tavern and cellar. Opportunity to purchase only the old cottage with outbuilding and swimming pool and 5 Ha of land.

VI282
Suburb/Area: NEAR CENTRE TOWN
Country: Lucca
State: Lucca
Price: € 1.750.000
IPE: In attesa di comunicazione dell’indice di prestazione energetica (IPE) da parte della proprietà
Description: Very good finishings modern style villa of about 500 sq/mt, comprising entrance, ample lounge with fireplace, dining room, large kitchen, bathroom, master bedroom with private bathroom and closets room, two double bedrooms with bathroom and closets room on the elevated ground floor; study-bedroom with bathroom and two terraces of about 35 sq/mt each on the 1°st floor, wide sitting room with fireplace, bedroom with bathroom, laundry room, closets room and garage on the basement floor. Complete the property about 5.000 sq/mt park and garden with swimming pool. Quiet residential area near the town.

VI280
Suburb/Area: HILLS NEAR LUCCA
Country: Lucca
State: Lucca
Price: Contact Us
IPE: In attesa di comunicazione dell’indice di prestazione energetica (IPE) da parte della proprietà
Description: 17th century's property, located in a panoramic hills area of Lucca, about 10 km from the centre town. The property was completely restored maintaining its original features and is accompanied by a beautiful garden, a charming chapel still usable for weddings and religious ceremonies, the house's keeper house and a barn, once used as coach-house, the swimming pool and finally, the land with olive grove. The villa has three floors above ground, the ground floor, originally intended to wineries and work environments, today is used as a large living room with fireplace, dining room with kitchen, bedroom with bathroom and bathroom, the noble floor with access to the garden at the back, focuses on the hall with beautiful frescoes and three double rooms with private bathrooms; on the second floor, a large living room with fireplace, kitchen with pantry, master bedroom with bathroom, study and bathroom. Adjacent to the villa, the old caretaker's house on two floors, comprising living room with kitchen and bathroom with laundry on the ground floor, two double bedrooms, closets room and bathroom on the first floor. The barn, once used as coaches-house, is developed on two floors and comprises lounge with kitchen and storeroom on the ground floor, bedroom with bathroom on the first floor.

Historical Notes

Despite the lacking of documentary evidence, it appears that the house has a medieval traces of arches and old hand made terracotta bricks under the existing plaster, while the present appearance of the villa leads to the 19th century's.

La villa si sviluppa su tre piani fuori terra, il piano terra originariamente destinato a cantine e ambienti di lavoro, oggi adibito a ampio salone con camino, sala da pranzo con cucina, camera con bagno e bagno di servizio, il piano nobile da cui si accede al giardino sul retro, si incentra sulla sala delle feste con bellissimi affreschi e tre camere matrimoniali con bagno privato, al piano secondo ampio salone con camino, cucina con dispensa, camera matrimoniale con bagno, studio e bagno. Adiacente alla villa si sviluppa l'antica casa del custode su due piani, composta da soggiorno con cucina, bagno con lavanderia al piano terra, due camere matrimoniali, stanza armadi e bagno al piano primo. Il fienile, un tempo rimessa per le carrozze, è sviluppato su due piani, si compone di soggiorno con cucina e ripostiglio al piano terra, camera con bagno al piano primo.

Cenni Storici Pur nella lacuna di testimonianze documentarie, sembra che la villa abbia un impianto medioevale, tracce di archi e murature in cotto appaiono infatti sotto l'attuale intonaco, mentre l'aspetto attuale della villa rimanda a modi ottocenteschi.

VI269
Suburb/Area: EAST AREA
Country: Capannori
State: Lucca
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IPE: In attesa di comunicazione dell’indice di prestazione energetica (IPE) da parte della proprietà
Description: Modern villa of about 480 square meters and 5,000 sq/mt of park with a beautiful pool area complete with showers and changing rooms. The villa consists of entry, large living room overlooking the pool and garden, dining room, kitchen room, four large bedrooms and four bathrooms. Adjacent to the main body develops an apartment consisting of a spacious living room-kitchen, master bedroom, bathroom and closet.

VI262
Suburb/Area: WEST HILLS AREA
Country: Lucca
State: Lucca
Price: Contact Us
IPE: In attesa di comunicazione dell’indice di prestazione energetica (IPE) da parte della proprietà
Description: This 1700's restored villa is about 900 Sq/mt and is developed on two floors plus the basement. On the ground floor are the official entry spaces (suitable for receptions, party, concert) either the private and the service rooms: The Painted Hall, the wide double living rooms, the library, the Office/Study, the Dining room, the wide Kitchen, the laundry and a toilet/powder room. At the first floor are located seven (7) Bedrooms all of them with wide en-suite bathrooms; one of the bedrooms, the master one is more than 60 sq/mt wide. The restoration of the basement is, presently uncompleted; the original project foresaw to use its wide spaces for a wine cellar and a small then was temporary suspended.

VI261
Suburb/Area: HILLS NEAR CENTRE TOWN
Country: Lucca
State: Lucca
Price: Contact Us
IPE: In attesa di comunicazione dell’indice di prestazione energetica (IPE) da parte della proprietà
Description: 1500's Historical villa, full of charm and history, situated in the hill precious area, just few kilometres from the centre of Lucca, with a 360 degrees view on the valley; the property is surrounded by his garden and olive grove where we find also the completely restored old renaissance tub (9 mt x 3 mt), which was used in the past as fish tank and is now used as a pool for relaxing during the hot summer days, the property is also completed by a large second panoramic pool. The recent restoring of the property, has maintained the features and the original materials wherever possible, witnesses of his past austerity, nobility and prestige, the large halls and rooms, the typical arched loggia with columns and capitals with frescoes, stone, terra cotta, wood, iron hand forged, chimneys and original frescoes. The Villa is about 1300 sq/mt, on three floors; on the ground floor there is a 70 sq/mt hall with bricks vault while the remaing ceilings are wooden-beamed, there are three bedrooms, one in the old wine cellar and another one in the old olive oil jars store, two bathrooms, a fully furnished kitchen, big central halls with an impressive fireplace, a wood-burning oven and the laundry. At the main floor you will find an ample guest living area, about 150 sq/mt with a huge fire place made in local stone; a dining room, living room, study, another livingroom is inside the tower with the original fireplace and a wooden-beam and "terracotta"ceiling; one bathroom and a big archade, partly frescoed viewing the "oliveto" (olive grove) and the wood. On the third floor, an ample hall with high ceiling overhanged by an old truss and big wooden beams and "terracotta" ceiling, a huge fire place, six bedrooms, one with fire place, all with private bathrooms, some of them with jacuzzi tub: all rooms on this floor has an impressive view. The Villa is mainly decorated with high quality and various styles antique fornitures. In the main halls there is a TV with satellite system; the building is provided with a floor heating system except for the tower that has a traditional one.
La villa, di 1.300 mq. e sviluppata su tre piani; il piano terra si compone di ampio salone di circa 70 mq. caratterizzato dalle antiche volte in mattoni, mentre il resto dei soffitti sono in travi, travicelli e legno, tre camere da letto con due bagni, di cui una realizzata nell'antica tinaia ed un'altra nel magazzino degli antichi orci in cotto per la conservazione dell'olio, l’ampia cucina, la maestosa sala centrale, sala con camino monumentale e forno a legna, ed infine la lavanderia; al piano nobile troviamo l'ampio salone centrale di rappresentanza, di circa 150 mq. con camino in pietra, sala da pranzo, salotto, studio, sala all'interno dell'antica torre con camino originario, con i soffitti originari in travi, travicelli e cotto, il bagno e la grande loggia in parte affrescata che affaccia sull'uliveto; il piano secondo si compone di ampio salone centrale con i soffitti dove troneggiano la capriata ed i travi con travicelli e cotto, con camino monumentale, sei camere da letto ognuna con proprio bagno, alcune con vasca idromassaggio, una con camino, tutte dotate di vista spettacolare sulla piana di Lucca.

VI251
Suburb/Area: BAGNI DI LUCCA
Country: Ghivizzano
State: Lucca
Price: € 1.000.000
IPE: In attesa di comunicazione dell’indice di prestazione energetica (IPE) da parte della proprietà
Description: Fortified building dated 1274 and belonged to one of the most famous families of Lucca, is developed on four levels for a total surface area of approximately 460 sq/mt. Inside the palace, there are three distinct areas e.g. the owner's noble dwelling house on the ground and first floor where are also located the guests suites with its own independent access and the fascinating areas of the ancient cellars, remained intact till today, located in the basement of the building.

Entering the old stone portal, facing on the main street of the hamlet, we are introduced on the ground floor, where it develops the living area of the dwelling house, composed of a wide living room with fireplace, kitchen with a comfortable dining area oven and a bathroom. At first floor spaces become majestic, the ceiling rises to a height of 4.90 meters to underline the richness of the main floor, with a disposition similar to the ground floor, with the majestic living room with fireplace, the double bedroom with bathrom designed for guests and the master double bedroom with fireplace and private bathroom completed with balcony overlooking the valley. At the same floor is located an apartment designed for guests that consists of a living room with fireplace, bedroom and bathroom. In the basement, are located the ancient cellar with double access either from the inside or from the outside of the property; the property is then completed with a private garden accessible through another ancient portal. The building has been rediscovered thanks to the current owners, art and history lovers, who have "just" removed the old "layer" of time rediscovering the noble structure with it's precious details, bringing the ancient building to the original splendor, maintaining and enhancing the original ancient Nobility features; it has been restored with taste and deep respect for the original style, mantaining the splendid sixteenth look of coffered ceilings, fireplaces and spacious stone windows seating; the living area floors, retain the ancient brick tiles, while the sleeping area was paved with wooden decks. Particular attention has been given to the finishes implementation, to the materials and to the colors choice. The warm finishing of walls perfectly match to the shades of terracotta floors and coffered ceilings, that creates a unique warm and enveloping atmosphere. To note that the restoration was not reserved only to the structural or aesthetic level, but had interested the technological aspect to bring the property to an adequate level of comfort, wisely applying new technologies without distorting the historical origin ambience. The Palace, with the courtyard in a pebbles pavement, the access portal and the ancient stone staircase, are some of the original elements that convey to the visitors the profound historic charm that permeates the entire property and the place where rises. Palazzo Buonvisi is ideal for lovers of art and history, in search of a dwelling place of prestige, representation, and also lends itself well to a receptive destination-type, renting rooms for holiday purposes inside a stunning ancient property.

Historical Outline

The first historical informations date back to 1274, when a document archive of the Castracani-Antelminelli's family (which belonged to the illustrious lord of Lucca, Castruccio) is a statement describing a small fortified palace placed at the entry gate of Ghivizzano where the property is located. For additional infos, again from archival sources of noble families of the area, we have to wait until 1429 (1400-1430) when Paolo Guinigi took refuge in the small palace at Ghivizzano (which belonged to Catherine of Antelminelli, Paul's first wife) in order to escape the first stirrings revolt against his lordship. After the collapse of the rule of the Guinigi's, the palace passed to the Nuti family (later Ghivizzani) which during the sixteenth century that had completely changed the appearance from a fortified building into an hunting house. The old medieval walls of the small village were incorporated into what will become the south facade of the building, going to create a step-walkway beneath the halls of the palace (via Sossala means under the hall); the openings from single to mullioned windows, became surrounded by large windows frames and architraves, giving to the structure itself, looking like a town palace. In 1648, thanks to a marriage between the Nuti and Buonvisi families, the palace passed to the latter doubling its surface. From this period onwards, will always be remembered as the hundred windows building, then in early 1900's, the home became a female convent-school by the will of Monsignor Camilli (born in this village), which later became the Fiesole Bishop. In 2004, after several years of decline, the building was purchased by a private family that has meticulously restored it; today the old Nuti building, is reliving the great glories of the past.

VI245
Suburb/Area: LUCCA HILLS
Country: Lucca
State: Lucca
Price: Contact Us
IPE: In attesa di comunicazione dell’indice di prestazione energetica (IPE) da parte della proprietà
Description: Perfectly renovated 600's villa of about 800 sq/mt, composed of entrance, wide siting room with fireplace, kitchen, dining room with fireplace, laundry room, storage and two bathrooms on the ground floor, three bedrooms, two bathroom, study and wide siting room on the first floor; sitting room with fireplace, kitchen, storage, study, dining room, two bedrooms and two bathrooms on the second floor. The property is completed with around 1.800 sq/mt garden, external storage, garage, covered car places. and swimming pool.

VI230
Suburb/Area: Outskirt
Country: Lucca
State: Lucca
Price: Contact Us
IPE: In attesa di comunicazione dell’indice di prestazione energetica (IPE) da parte della proprietà
Description: Prestigious modern villa of about 500 sq/mt, composed of two independent large apartments; the first one is composed of independent entrance, ample sitting room with fireplace, kitchen and bathroom on the ground floor, three bedrooms and two bathrooms at the 1°st floor, tavern, cellar services room and bathroom in the basement floor. The second apartment is composed of entrance-living room, kitchen, two bedrooms and bathroom on the ground floor, taverna, cellar, services room and bathroom in the basement floor. The property is completed with ample terraces, garage, car places and garden of about 2.000 sq/mt.

VI226
Suburb/Area: SOUTH OUTSKIRT
Country: Lucca
State: Lucca
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IPE: In attesa di comunicazione dell’indice di prestazione energetica (IPE) da parte della proprietà
Description: Good condition prestigious villa of 630 sq/mt with 20.700 sq/mt land completely surrounded by stone walls and wonderful cellars in the basement floor; on the ground floor are placed the entrance, kitchen, dining room, living room and a wide sitting room. On the 1°st floor a wide sitting room, five bedrooms and two bathrooms; on the 2°nd floor six attic rooms. The property is completed with a caretaker's house of about 500 sq/mt and two external small buildings.

VI224
Suburb/Area: OUTSKIRT
Country: Lucca
State: Lucca
Price: Contact Us
IPE: In attesa di comunicazione dell’indice di prestazione energetica (IPE) da parte della proprietà
Description: Placed in an exclusive residential area, elegant villa or about 1.000 sq/mt composed with entrance, ample sitting room with fireplace, dining area, kitchen, bathroom, four bedrooms with bathroom and study with fireplace on the ground floor, sitting room with fireplace, storage, bedroom, changing room and bathroom on the attic floor; wide sitting room with porch, kitchen, laundry room and cellars in the basement floor. The property is completed with 7.000 sq/mt garden and external storages. Panoramic view.

VI222
Suburb/Area: NORTH HILLS AREA
Country: Capannori
State: Lucca
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IPE: In attesa di comunicazione dell’indice di prestazione energetica (IPE) da parte della proprietà
Description: Located in a sunny and panoramic position, 1500's villa of around 450 sq/mt on two floors plus basement, composed of old kitchen and cellars in the basement, large central hall-sitting room and four large rooms on the sides of it on the noble floor, five ample rooms on the attic floor. The property is completed with land of 5.000 sq/mt, external storage and one hay-loft.

VI193
Suburb/Area: Outskirts
Country: Lucca
State: Lucca
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IPE: In attesa di comunicazione dell’indice di prestazione energetica (IPE) da parte della proprietà
Description: Good condition 1700's villa of around 600 sq/mts with private chapel and composed of ample entrance hall, large sitting room, kitchen, dining, living, wardrobe and bathroom on the ground floor; ample sitting room with access to the garden, two bedrooms with private bathrooms,wardrobe and closet on the 1°st floor, sitting room five bedrooms, wardrobe and three bathrooms on the 2°nd floor. The property is completed with land of 15.000 sq/mt as olive grove and pool.

VI189
Suburb/Area: West Area
Country: Lucca
State: Lucca
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IPE: In attesa di comunicazione dell’indice di prestazione energetica (IPE) da parte della proprietà
Description: 800's Villa of about 330 sq/mt and placed in a residential area and composed of wide sitting room with fireplace, small kitchen, bathroom, small living room with oven, ample storage in the basement floor; entrance, kitchen, small living room, wide sitting room and large study, and bathroom on the ground floor; five bedrooms, three bathrooms on the 1°st floor, large attic on the 2°nd floor. Complete the property parkland of about 980 sq/mt and terrace of 110 sq/mt.

VI183
Suburb/Area: South Area
Country: Lucca
State: Lucca
Price: € 1.600.000
IPE: In attesa di comunicazione dell’indice di prestazione energetica (IPE) da parte della proprietà
Description: 1495's Villa of about 600 sq/mt that includes wide sitting room, wardrobe, 2 kitchens, large dining room and 2 bathrooms on the ground floor; large sitting room with fireplace, 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms on the 1°st. floor; large sitting room, 2 bedrooms and bathroom on the 2°nd floor. The property comes with around 5,000 sq/mt of parkland and garages of 150 sq/mt.

VI139
Suburb/Area: South Area
Country: Lucca
State: Lucca
Price: Contact Us
IPE: In attesa di comunicazione dell’indice di prestazione energetica (IPE) da parte della proprietà
Description: 17.th century villa, on two floors, renovated and updated in various epochs, the villa has many remaining exterior features typical of renaissance lucchese villas. Internally, the décor represents a mixture of periods, from the carved stone fireplace with a gilded mirror in the upstairs salon dating from the 1700's, the dining room tiles flooring, typical of the 1800's to the bathrooms and kitchen installed in the past 20 years.

Villa Description: The main entrance hall leads to a receiving hall and beyond to the Grand Salon in the centre of the villa, complete with a mezzanine. The staircase to the upper floor is accessed from the receiving hall, as is the modern kitchen (via a connecting hallway), as well as a large cantina which is currently used as a wine room and storage. There is an access as well to the service apartments- 3 good sized rooms and a bathroom. From the grand salon the dining room is to the left. The suite is large and bright, with a set of doors leading to the garden. There is also a large parkland. The room has two accesses from the grand salon, the doors to the gardens and another door leading to a connecting room and beyond to the kitchen. The connecting room could be used as a dining service room or a second, informal dining room. On the other side of the grand salon is the entrance to the old kitchen. This large, bright room has not been utilised as a kitchen for many generations, but the original Renaissance features have been retained; a very large hearth and work surfaces of carved stone and quite possibly the original terra cotta floor tiles. This room has the potential to be utilised quite comfortably as an informal sitting room or study. Finally, there is a cloak room accessed from a corner of the grand salon. The grand salon has many windows with views onto the gardens, as well as a set of doors leading directly onto the formal garden behind the villa. The ceilings of all of the rooms on the ground floor are approximately 3.5 metres high, with the exception of the grand salon which is open to the upper floor. In most cases the ceilings are the traditional terra cotta and wood beam style of the original period architecture. The staircase leading from the ground floor to the upper suites arrives at a large upstairs landing. From this room are a set of doors leading to the Loggia, a large upstairs salon complete with a carved stone fireplace, the mezzanine, and an ante-chamber/sitting room that eventually leads to the library. The upstairs salon has many windows and is quite light and airy. It too has a set of doors opening onto the Loggia. The ante-chamber/sitting room is smaller, but equally luminous, with doors leading to the library and also to the Loggia. The loggia is in fact divided into two parts, being separated by the library, and each section of the Loggia corresponds to elegant sitting rooms. The mezzanine overlooks the Grand Salon downstairs and is the principal access for the bedroom suites. The first suite on the left is connected to the ante-chamber/sitting room by a hallway where there is a modern bathroom. The second bedroom suite on the left is connected to the first by a hallway where there is a second modern bathroom. The master suite is located on the right. It is approximately twice the size of the other bedrooms and has two bathrooms. The ceilings on the upper floor are substantially higher than those of the ground floor, and many have additional detailing. All rooms have numerous and large windows through which to enjoy the views of the estate park and the surrounding countryside. The flooring throughout is a mixture of styles and materials; the older tiles have been carefully maintained and in many cases where new tiling has been undertaken, an attempt to adhere to the classical styles was made. The doors and windows are in an equally well-maintained condition. From the hallway connecting the ante-chamber/sitting room to the upstairs landing there is a second staircase leading to the top floor. There are 6 very large rooms on this floor, with ceilings of varying height. Some rooms towards the centre of the villa have ceilings at least 4.5 metres in height, while those closer to the exterior eaves are lower, approximately 3 metres in height at their highest point, and reducing down to one and a half metres. The ceilings at this level are also tiles and massive wood beams. The exterior roof was revisited and repaired in recent years and is a very good state. This level has been left in its original condition and utilised as attic space. There are windows in every room save the landing and an independent entrance via a set of stairs on the west side of the villa exterior, facing the tree park. This floor could be developed into additional bedroom suites or used as a separate apartment. Finally there are two additional sets of exterior cantinas. The first set of two are accessed at the front of the villa and are located immediately under the service apartments. (The villa's owner had considered connecting these cantinas to the service apartments in order to create an independent 2 bedroom apartment with kitchen, living room and dining room.) The second set is accessed from the east side of the villa, in the gardens. These have been traditionally used as storage.

The land Description: The surrounding estate park is expansive (approx. 3.25 HA) and includes a lawn park, an olive grove, an orchard, cultivated land, a tree park, an entrance park and formal gardens. To the left of the centrally located high baux-hedged entrance lane leading to the villa's wrought iron gates is a large lawn park of approximately .6 HA extending down to the edge of the property. To the right is a large olive grove of equal size. The formal drive entrance leads to wrought iron gates opening onto an entrance park along the front of the villa, overlooked upon by the Loggia. A two car garage is situated around to the left of the villa, and a large and elegant tree park and parking area to the right. Behind the garages is a high garden wall that completely encloses the formal gardens and lower orchard. The orchard is approximately .4 HA in size. The tree park is accessed via the parking area and is bordered on all sides by garden wall. It is on a slightly higher level than either the parking area of the formal gardens and is approximately .4 HA in size. A high garden wall protects the back side of the estate and runs the entire length, from the top of the tree park, down to the formal gardens and beyond to the lower orchard, and back around to the garages. The formal gardens and pool area are to the back of the villa and are approximately .25 HA in size. The gardens follow the classic Italian design and have been well maintained. The pool is set in the gardens and has a water feature of a marble sculpture. There is also a fountain set in the gardens, and a small chapel in its original state and well maintained. The chapel is a single small room with one window above the double doors and a stained glass window above the altar. There is a set of stairs on the side of the chapel that lead to a terrace on the roof of the chapel where one can enjoy a bird’s eye view of the villa, the gardens and the garden walls. At the back of the gardens is a wrought iron gate in the garden wall that leads to a village lane. On the other side of the lane is additional 1HA of land belonging to the property, consisting mostly of cultivated land. The house, gardens and estate enjoys tranquil surrounds and beautiful views toward Lucca. The neighbourhood is tucked up against the foothills of the mountains to the south of Lucca and is mostly comprised of similar villa estates and therefore remains quiet; there is no passing traffic; needs some rennovation works.