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1700s Villa in the Hills of Versilia

Pietrasanta, Province of Lucca, Italy

1700s Villa in the Hills of Versilia

Pietrasanta, Province of Lucca, Italy

Summary

Villa
Property Type

8
Bedrooms

10
Bathrooms

1000
sqm

1.2
Lot sqm

Ref. IB 169
ID

Description

Magnificent 18th-century residence lying in the hills of Versilia, dominating the Tuscan coastline with a panoramic view stretching from Livorno to the Gulf of Poets. Surrounded by centuries-old olive groves, it encloses...

A magnificent 18th-century residence lying on the hills of Versilia, overlooking the Tuscan coastline with a panoramic view stretching from Livorno to the Gulf of Poets. Surrounded by centuries-old olive groves, it encloses an evocative Italian-style garden whose terraces and citrus grove slope down to a marvellous view of the sea and dreamy sunsets.

The Villa is on three levels with a regular rectangular plan and, thanks to careful restoration work that fully respected the original structure and materials, it preserves intact the charm of its age, offering the peace and privacy of a luxury private home. The large halls inside are a triumph of 18th-century frescoes, ceilings with splendid exposed beams, Tuscan terracotta and grit floors, fine period furnishings and unique pieces of art. The ground floor consists of a large living area with two large French windows opening onto the garden and offering a splendid view of the sea, a large kitchen, a dining room seating 15, a billiard room, a bathroom and a consecrated private chapel. On the first floor are the three double bedrooms, all with en-suite bathrooms, magnificently frescoed, with views of the sea, hills and garden. Also on the floor are other service rooms and private sitting rooms. The second floor, renovated in a skilful blend of tradition and modern design, houses a large living area with fireplace, a kitchen, four bedrooms and three bathrooms. On the outdoor area adjacent to the main villa, there is a large covered terrace where one can stay and have meals in the most favourable periods, with a breathtaking panoramic view.

In front of the villa is the garden with a belvedere, and at the back, on a large flat piece of land, is the 10x4 metre swimming pool with solarium, through which one has access to a well-kept Italian-style garden, embellished with fountains and period mosaics, in which there is a lush citrus grove. On the lower level, there is a large room that was originally the oil mill, which has now been duly restored and converted into a delightful loft containing the old millstones. Served by a private garden and a secondary driveway, it is in fact an independent flat.

The property is completed by the terraced and fenced land of approximately 12,000 square metres, which is used as an olive grove, the important driveway to the parking area and the cellar rooms.

Distances:

Pietrasanta 6 km, Marina di Pietrasanta 11 km, Forte dei Marmi 15 km, Lucca 31 km, Pisa 31 km, Cinque Terre 42 km, Florence 103 km. Pisa airport 31 km.

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