Property for rent in Lucca Province Tuscany-Florence Tuscany Italy.
Situated in a dominant position in the historical town of Barga, commanding amazing views.
Perfect for that special family reunion, weddings, or just to treat yourself!An exquisitely restored ancient nobleman's villa situated in a dominant position in the historical town of Barga, commanding amazing views over the rooftops of the town itself and the surrounding appenine and apuane mountain ranges. Dating back 500 years, this villa was owned by the local Nobleman and is steeped in history .
The property is situated in the midst of ancient gardens, split into different terraced areas. The gardens are beautifully 'furnished' with quality garden furniture, sunbeds and loungers making outdoor living a must..The gardens boasts a limonaia for covered al fresco dining, a drinks terrace, a dining terrace, grassed areas, a large fountain for cooling off, and even its own party area with dance floor, DJ/music facilities/double bar with ice making and cooling facilities This is pure luxury..
For a feeling of yesteryear, there is even a garden Rustic Kitchen complete with wood oven perfect for making pizza!
Whilst set in a peaceful position in the old town, one can walk down mediaeval style streets, to various good restaurants, shops, 16th Century Theatre/ Opera house, music, and the local outdoor swimming pool..
This vast villa is totally unique and sumptuously finished, and really is a once in a lifetime experience!! The property is filled with antiques, original frescos luxury fabrics, original artwork, and comfortable seating, gorgeous bedrooms, marble luxury bathrooms (two with claw foot baths) , 2 indoor kitchens both of which are a chef's dream, and a large tiled Turkish steam room.
Whilst luxurious, the house has been designed and refurbished with relaxed comfortable living The villa, although beautiful, is not stuffy or fussy. And the furniture has been chosed to look good and be functional. The furnishings are meant for everyday use with normal respect not for overcautious pampering.
For those real casual times, there is a modern TV room ....!
In total the property boasts 9 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, 2 internal kitchens, one with large pantry, steam room, gallery, casual dining, study, TV room, Formal dining, card room, main Salon, office, and Tower room.
The villa has been lovingly restored by a designer and artist over the last 10 years and is a joy to behold
Experience now, since the property has been extremely reasonably priced for its inaugural year, and will certainly increase dramatically for 2012..
Prices are the same all year round and include underfloor heating when required
NB - the reason this house does not have a pool is the unique historical location and the owners cannot get permission. However, with the beautiful gardens, luxury sunbeds, outdoor bar, outdoor showers and the fountain it is easy to cool off, and children will love playing in the latter. For days when a pool is required one can walk down to the pool in Barga which has a bar/little restaurant, a large adult pool, a children's pool (for meeting friends) lots of sunbeds, paved sunbathing areas, grassed sunbathing areas, umbrellas, trees for shade too and a view of the surrounding mountains..
Further details of facilities:
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Main entrance foyer.
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Large chef's kitchen in custom hand crafted chestnut cabinetry, with hot and cold prep areas including double marble work surfaces, two hand forged deep copper sinks, two dis
Lucca Province Area Information
Situated in the historic centre of Barga, with wonderful views at every turn, this property is a perfectretreat, yet it is a stones throw from all the facilities of less the mediaeval town of Barga, with its hilly windy cobbled streets, duomos, 10th century cathedral and ancient architecture.
Barga is also renowned in the area for its good quality, but reasonably priced restaurants. There are plenty of great gelaterias for that all important Italian icecream, and lots of bars with outdoor seating areas, along with pattisseries selling scrumptious home made fayre.
There are often outdoor concerts/plays performed, often free of charge, int the many small piazzas in town, and during the festas the town often puts on wonderful firework displays.
There is a Saturday morning market, a regular small antiques style market, and in high summer a weekly market under the stars. There are plenty of little one off shops, galleries, and a supermarket.
The town also boasts a beautiful outdoor public swimming pool with sun terrace, grassed areas, plenty of sunbeds, all surrounded by a view of the mountains.
Barga is circa 1 hour from Pisa, 1 hr 30 mins from Florence; 45 minutes from the walled mediaeval city of Lucca and close to the National Parks of the Apuane Alps. Hilltop villages abound, and exploring can be either townie or totally rural - the choice is yours, if you can tear yourself away from the villa!
two dishwasherscard roomTV roomTurkish steam room
wood oven bar with ice making dance floortwo refrigerators
two rotisserie ovenscommercial ice maker fireplace clothes washer and dryer
For more details and availability, please contact me using the email link.
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