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Description
This splendid 17th century villa is reached by entering through a majestic, imposing gate and passing through an alley of cypresses. One part of the villa has been converted in a comfortable holiday home. The architecture of the house, the harmonious geometry of the garden and the beautifully decorated ceilings reveal the great past of the Villa founded in the 15th century by the ship-builder family Costa di Genova.
Located 7 km away from the centre of Lucca in the village of Marlia and near the wonderful Villa Reale, former summer residence of Elisa, the sister of Napoleon Bonaparte. The magnificent park of villa Reale with its centennial trees and gorgeous lemon plants can be visited. Marlia is an ideal position to reach the most important historical towns of Tuscany as Florence, Lucca, Pisa and Siena or other interesting destinations such as the village of Collodi with the Pinocchio Park and the spa resort of Montecatini. The beautiful beaches of the Versilia are approximately 25 km away.
This spacious, well refurbished holiday home with plenty of atmosphere lies in a wing of the antique villa. There is a large terrace equipped with dining furniture, sun umbrella and deck-chairs to enjoy summer living.
Composition
Ground-floor: entrance hall, large kitchen / dining area with fireplace, stove/oven, fridge/deep- freeze compartment, utility room with washing machine, pizza oven, small lounge (TV room), small single bedroom (with a small window without view),
1st floor: spacious living room with painted ceiling, furniture in antique style and open fireplace, 1 master double bedroom with its own bathroom (tub/shower, bidet/wc), 2 twin bedrooms, bathroom with tub/shower, bidet/wc, additional bed available.
The interior furnishings are in a comfortable, tasteful, unpretentious style.
The completely fenced garden of about 1500 sqm is at the disposal of all the guests.
Parking in a small square near the entrance gate. 2 bikes are available on request, common phone for the guests.
The English speaking owners live occasionally in the left and independent wing of the villa.
