Villa Diecinove

Basic information

Villa Diecinove, is a luxury property situated on a hill 5 km (10 mins) from Lucca. The city is one of the few cities in Italy to boast intact walls all around the old town, and are now a marvellous pedestrian promenade. The villa is strategically positioned between the seaside, the Apuane Alps with it's marble caves and the city of Florence, all reachable within 45 minutes.
The property comprises a main house and an annexe, as well as a 16th Century chapel. Seven of the bedrooms in the main house have en suite bathrooms and the eighth is an interconnecting room, ideal for children. The villa features a spacious living accommodation both inside and out, and an extremely attractive covered terrace with barbecue, ideal for al fresco dining, making it an ideal venue for weddings and receptions.
A large open sitting, dining and barbecue area, covered by high chestnut beamed roof, is located above the annexe, and has an independent access.
The villa was originally the farm buildings of the neighbouring estate. It has been lovingly refurbished by the current owners in recent years to a very high standard, using authentic materials in the traditional Lucchese style, with terracotta tiled floors and chestnut beamed ceilings. The property also has modern, well equipped kitchens and bathrooms, plasma screen TV's with Sky satellite and DVD, stereo systems, central heating, and gym.
Smaller groups of 12 persons should refer to Villa Diecinove B , please ask for groups of 16 guests that can be accommodated with a reduction on the rental prices.

Amenities

The villa's layout

The main house and the annexe are connected by a large courtyard.
Ground floor: the large entrance hall opens to the left towards and extensive open plan living area, consisting of kitchen, dining room, sitting rooms with fireplace and stereo system, and TV room. To the right of the entrance a corridor gives access to a study, a bathroom, a staircase leading to the first floor, a double bedroom with en suite bathroom, a fully equipped gym, the laundry room. The kitchen the living area feature French windows opening towards an outside dining area, and overlook the swimming pool and surrounding grounds.
First floor: the staircase leads to a large hallway with chestnut beamed glass roof above. The first floor features four double bedrooms with en suite bathrooms, two twin bedrooms with en suite bathrooms, one twin bedroom interconnecting to two of the double bedrooms and a TV room. All rooms are accessible from the large hallway. Bathrooms have both shower and tub.
Annexe: the entrance hall opens to the left to the kitchen with French windows opening on the terrace. To the right of the entrance there is a living room with French windows, a double bedroom and a twin bedroom, both with French windows, and a bathroom with shower.

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