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This large and elegant villa, located in the hills south of Lucca, enjoys an enviable position and international access, 30 minutes from the Pisa airport, within an hour of Florence and half an hour to the coast. However, despite its easy access, the house enjoys privacy and seclusion, being surrounded by 50 acres of private grounds, pine forests, olive groves and extensive gardens with views to the Appenines. The villa even has its own consecrated chapel, also attributed to Nottolini. Inside the villa, spacious frescoed rooms of understated elegance, provide endless areas for relaxing, entertaining, and room to get away from each other. |
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However, its owners have managed to create that rare combination of delighting even the most fastidious guests, while ensuring that the villa radiates a feeling of warmth and "unstuffiness", that has made it the scene for many happy family gatherings of all generations. A full time chef and house staff take care of meals, which in the summer are legendary; dining under the stars by the pool, under the wisteria, or depending on the party, separate adult and children's tables. Alternatively, large adult parties can dine in style in the frescoed hall by candlelight, or choose the family room, overlooking the mature camellia garden, providing a cozy venue, particularly those with young children. |
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Two living rooms, a library with piano, and a TV room, provide further havens. Huge bedrooms with evocative names like Camellia, Dante, Verdi, Zano and Garfagnano, the principal bedrooms with king sized beds and all with en-suite baths. The Puccini room, on the ground floor, is perfect for those who don't like stairs. Outside, the stunningly beautiful pool, with its thoughtful children's area, has wonderful unobstructed views of the countryside. |
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Adjacent to it are ornamental Italian gardens with huge terra cotta pots of lemon trees and fountains, romantically illuminated at night. A converted coach house can provide extra accommodation for six. There is an all year round (floodlit) astroturf tennis court, pool table, table tennis, jogging, bicycling or golf nearby. |
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There are walks along the many picturesque oaths with interesting views of local cultivation and agriculture. Guests who want to truly savor their vacation can sample the amazing restaurants in the area, and on the chef's day off, a short stroll to the village takes you to a delightful restaurant, with a simple but excellent menu. Ten minutes away is the medieval walled city of Lucca, with excellent shopping and restaurants. |
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For those wanting to celebrate an occasion, or arrange a surprise for a favorite friend or relation, Villa Michaela is perfect: its thoughtful owners, and delightful staff have endless ideas and all of the answers. Whether you need a car and driver, a private guide in Florence, tickets for the Palio - or a massage to get you in shape; they can plan a wonderful stay at any time of the year. |
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MAIN HOUSE Ground floor: Formal living room - Dining room - Kitchen - Half bath - Double bedroom (can be twin) with en-suite bath - Office. First floor: Four double bedrooms with en-suite baths. Second floor: two double bedrooms with en-suite baths - Three staff bedrooms and bath. Limonaia annex: Double bedroom with en-suite bath - Twin bedroom with en-suite bath. |
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COACH HOUSE Living room - Kitchen - Exterior dining area - Three double bedrooms with en-suite baths Facilities: Air conditioning, three telephone lines, fax, computerized telephone billing, floodlit pool, floodlit tennis court, American pool table, 4 mountain bikes Staff: Two maids, cook, gardener Distances: Airports: Pisa - 25 kms., Florence - 80 kms., Mainline train: Lucca - 7 kms., Small shops, restaurant at Vorno - 200 m., Larger ones in Lucca - 7 kms., Forte dei Marmi - 35 kms., Siena - 65 kms. |
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"Villa Michaela"
Lucca,Tuscany
Italy