大きなプールと渓流の復元された納屋

Villa Allegra is in a very advantageous situation, nestling at the feet of olive slopes and with a cooling stream running at the bottom of the garden. The house is wide but narrow and entirely south and west facing, which means it gets lots of sun, yet its thick stone walls keep it cool.

To be surrounded by the sounds, sights and scents of nature, rich in biodiversity, is very calming. You hear a cockerel crow, many different kinds of bird song, you smell herbs, fragrant jasmin and the occasional scent of burning leaves. You hear the trickle of the waterfalls, crickets and cidadas, maybe some dogs barking in the distance. The calm of this ancient village with its ancient camelia trees contrasts with the bustling energy of the walled Medieval city of Lucca just 15 minutes away. There are also many local activities nearby. The village has two public tennis courts and open-air auditorium within five minutes of the house. The village shop, a bar and a restaurant are within walking distance too.

Pieve di Compito is in an ideal position for visiting Tuscany's cultural wonders and wineries. It's only 15 minutes from Lucca, an hour from Florence, 40 minutes from Pisa and its airport, and 1-1/2 hours from Sienna. The beaches are 40 minutes away and the surrounding area offers many country walks and a wide variety of restaurants (most of which require a car to get there). The area is very popular with cyclists and mountain bikes can be rented in nearby Guamo.