Sometimes the map indicates only the area and not the exact location of the property
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.
Composition
Ground-floor: living / dining room, modern, well equipped kitchen, exit onto a covered terrace equipped with dining furniture and barbecue to enjoy meals outside, from the terrace access to an utility room with washing machine,
1st floor: 1 double bedroom, 1 single bedroom, bathroom with shower, bidet, wc, from the double bedroom entrance into a studio with double bed settee. Additional bed available.
The furnishings are very comfortable and tasteful partly with antique pieces and tapestry.
Terracotta tiled floors, beamed ceilings.
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.
On the ground there is the small carpenter’s workshop of the porter.
