Luxury Farmhouse Retreat between Lucca and the Beach

Immersed in the green and luscious hills of Lucca, with unspoilt views all around, the house and it's gardens appear magically crafted out of the pages of Burnett's "Secret Garden." A lived in family retreat - once the "casa della Chiesa" - marries the best of Tuscany with the charm and taste of a British Art Collector.
It's conveniently located to allow access to Lucca, Pietrasanta, Pisa, Forte dei Marmi, Carrara, The Apennines, and Florence, so one can mix quiet and rest with culture, or outdoor action with shopping.

Immersed in the green and luscious hills of Lucca, with unspoiled views all around, the house is conveniently located 20 minutes from the city centre and 30 minutes from the hip seaside town of Forte Dei Marmi. Originally built in medieval times as the parish house next to the church, the house has been sapiently restructured as a charming country family retreat by its owners who have merged the best of the Italian style with the charm of the English eccentricity.

The Garden

Carefully planned to reflect with it's plants and flowers the different seasons of the year the garden is full of paths and little walks. Every corner, every turn, presents a new surprise view of the house or of the valley below. A stream, and a fish ponds, a tree house, the rose garden, an olive grove, a cypress archway, a secluded swimming pool, and for those who like to play, a croquet set, a ping pong and hidden away from view even a football ground.

Dipping

The pool is perfectly integrated in the landscape so not to be en eyesore. It's designed to be in a position to guarantee absolute privacy and quietness from the rest of the house.

Relaxing Al Fresco

Following to the hours of day and the sun, the house features diverse areas where best relax or enjoy the company of friends and family. This allows everyone to find their spot and to have their own privacy. Or to enjoy a meal outdoors in the favourite spot.

The house is at one with the garden. Surrounded by doors that open towards the outside, creating a flux of cool air that flows from room to room.

Every corner of the house reveals the owner’s passion for art. Featuring an Art historian library, pick up your book and put it back in the same place please.

The House features two terraces, one patio, one kitchen, one dining room, one drawing room, two fireplaces, and one library/TV room, and one utility room.

The kitchen opens onto the patio terrace where one can enjoy most meals in the breeze. The kitchen is fully equipped with a dishwasher and 2 ovens. It is informal and familiar, well organised for lovers of cooking. It has a table for 4 frequently used for coffee breaks and snacks during the day. Inside the house there is a main central family dining area that can fit up to 12 people.

The Tv Room has Sky as well as Wi-Fi internet throughout most of the house.

The HOUSE Sleeps 10

3 double bedrooms - 4 single beds in the attic - 3 bathrooms (two are ensuite, two with bathtub and one with shower) and 1 bathroom (was basin and wc).

Master bedroom with bathroom ensuite, difficult to concentrate on your book and not look outside from the private terrace facing the Tuscan panorama.

Second master bedroom with ensuite bathroom with shower. This bathroom has an artistic unique view on the ancient church of San Lorenzo. The bedroom is characterised by ancient fabrics on the wall. Possibility of 2 twin beds.

Third master bedroom with bathroom on the first floor. This bedroom receives the first sun of the day, facing east listening to the gentle flow of water in the stream. Possibility of 2 twin beds.

The attic has 4 beds and air conditioning, with the window on the ancient church. This bedroom is suited for teenagers.

Guests will have full access to the house.

The house has a ping pong and a 5 a side football field.

The owner has installed smoke detectors in the bedrooms.