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THE ONLY HOUSE IN THE WORLD WITH OPENABLE ROOF. Villa and Guest House with Pool

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You are seeing correctly...it's the world's first hydraulic FLAP roof
with particular iron shutters to simulate the surrounding foilage
Pool
Exterior
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6 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 12450 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly

Check out the area

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Lucca Province, LU
  • AirportPisa (PSA-Galileo Galilei)39 min drive

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Guest House Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Guest House Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Guest House Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

Sitting Room

1 Double Futon

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Guest House Bathroom 6

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

THE ONLY HOUSE IN THE WORLD WITH OPENABLE ROOF. Villa and Guest House with Pool

Artistic inspiration brings to life a unique creation known as VILLA FARFALLA.
The Villa, the guest house and the Pool are real jewels of contemporary architecture and technology immersed in the Tuscan nature. This extraordinary property is located in the first hills around Lucca. The panoramic view from the Villa is extraordinary. You can perceive the entire city of Lucca and its walls. The property consists of the main villa and the guesthouse in 10 hectares of olive groves and woods located on the nearest Lucca hills, 200 meters above the city, just at 10 minutes. An helicopter landing area is also available upon request on the property.

The Architecture of the two constructions is very bright and transparent. It is thought in total harmony with nature which is omnipresent. Another feature, the iron shutters that shade in summer and catch the light deeply in winter.
The interior is organized around a spectacular staircase represented as a red dazzling evening dress. Rock of white marble is present in the house and appears on the three floors. Architecture, furniture, lamps, sculptures, almost everything has been conceived, designed and custom made for the villa by their owners. Sculptures from the wife are exposed inside and outside both properties.

The pool is overflowing, it has an area of 70 square meters, is 26 meters long and has a depth of 1.20 meters . It includes an area of 16 meters in length for swimming, another larger area for playing and a Jacuzzi area. At any point in the pool, as well as from its terrace you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the city of Lucca.
If arriving by car, it is suggested to drive or to inform the driver of the vehicle that the vehicle itself should be within 2 meters in width to be able to pass through a straightaway (20 meters in length) in the road before reaching the property.

Property manager

VILLA FARFALLA

Languages

English, Italian

Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 22 lb per pet (limit one pet total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please NOTE for this particular 2020 season the cancellation policy is up to 3 days before arrival with a 100% reimbursement.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lucca

Located in Lucca, this villa is in the mountains. Puccini Museum and Teatro del Giglio are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Fattoria Sardigiustiniani s.s.a and Bagni di Pisa Spa. Travelling with kids? Consider Lucca Botanical Gardens and Piccolo Mondo. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Lucca Province, LU

Getting around

  • Lucca Station - 15 min drive
  • Pisa (PSA-Galileo Galilei) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 14 min drive
  • La Bersagliera - 13 min drive
  • Hotel Villa Cheli - 14 min drive
  • Ristorante Giapponese Kinki Sushi - 12 min drive
  • Da Ildo - 12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does THE ONLY HOUSE IN THE WORLD WITH OPENABLE ROOF. Villa and Guest House with Pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is THE ONLY HOUSE IN THE WORLD WITH OPENABLE ROOF. Villa and Guest House with Pool pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 22 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at THE ONLY HOUSE IN THE WORLD WITH OPENABLE ROOF. Villa and Guest House with Pool?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at THE ONLY HOUSE IN THE WORLD WITH OPENABLE ROOF. Villa and Guest House with Pool?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is THE ONLY HOUSE IN THE WORLD WITH OPENABLE ROOF. Villa and Guest House with Pool located?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly villa is within 6 mi (10 km) of Porta Sant'Anna, Puccini Museum, and Lucca Botanical Gardens. Teatro del Giglio and Museum of Torture are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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About the host

Hosted by VILLA FARFALLA

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This dream place is a laboratory, a place of experimentation and meditation designed by the owners, both architects, artist and designer for the most famous Italian Companies.

Why they chose this property

The Villa, the guest house and the Pool are real jewels of contemporary architecture and technology immersed in the Tuscan nature. Both buildings are clinging on a hill of white marble like the one of Carrara located nearby, which internally has been exposed on three levels.

What makes this property unique

The Hydraulic roof
The two wings of the roof of the villa open at a 30 ° angle like the wings of a butterfly. The two wings totaling 110 square meters open with 6 hydraulic pistons. This is the first house in the world with a hydraulic roof. This allows natural ventilation to cool the house and brings to the villa a very unique magic sensation of literally sleeping under the stars.
Ecological Architecture
The villa has been awarded one of the most ecological and exceptional homes in Italy by TV channel "National Geographic" on the show "Case piu verde d'Italia, it also won the Architectural award “EXPO STONE AWARD 2015” together with the “FREEDOM TOWER WORLD TRADE CENTER” in New York and the “BRIDGE TOWER” in London.
The pool

Languages:

English, Italian
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