VILLA BELVEDERE is a magnificent villa built in the 17th century, in the Tuscan hills, with wide park, private pool offering an amazing view over the surrounding countryside with the ancient Nozzano castle in the distance, exclusive free parking, wifi and a consecrated chapel of property, ideal for private ceremony (available with extra payment). Nestled in the olive groves but only ten minutes drive from the ancient city walls of Lucca, is perfect for a wonderful family holiday and to celebrate special events.
The whole structure has been remodeled by the owners, with particular care on choosing a different and sought-after style for each room, leaving the architectural elements of the ancient structure unchanged.
Going through the property tree-lined avenue you will get with complete privacy to the main entrance of the villa, faced by the suggestive fountain. On your left, the side of the park most experienced by guests, the equipped gazebo for outdoor lunch and dinner , the barbeque, the ping pong e the fenced pool, lighted both inside and outside, surrounded by a stone pavement and equipped with loungers for sunbathing in total relax.
Hidden among olive groves and fruit trees, the funny bocce court.
At the back of the villa there is the free large private parking .
Getting in the villa the great hall will welcome you with its huge central fireplace, the typical coffered ceiling and the piano where you can relax. In this large area living there is also a table that can accommodate up to 12/14 people, where guests can comfortably eat together.
The central room opens on the first of the two kitchens, fully accessorized ready for a veritable Tuscan cookout then, the laundry room. Still on the ground floor there are two wide bedrooms ( a master bedroom and a double bedroom with two single beds and a comfortable sofa bed) and two comfortable bathrooms, one of which with Jacuzzi and the other one with shower.
Going up the large marble stairs you can access the Belvedere Suite (with its own living room, master bedroom and bathroom with shower) offering a birds eye view of the park’s ancient trees; then at the first floor there are two more master bedrooms (one of which with a sofa bed, too) and a romantic double bedroom with comfortable french beds, two more bright bathrooms with shower, a TV-room and the second kitchen.
Villa Belvedere sleeps a total of 12 people plus 2 sofa beds.
The pool is open from May to September.
Upon specific REQUEST and with an EXTRA payment, it is possible to get the access to the CELLAR too , an additional space, in a completely rustic style, with a characteristic chestnut table 5.30 meters/ 17 feet long and a sitting room with chestnut sofas, perfect to celebrate an important anniversary or a special event. The cellar can be accessed both from inside and outside the villa, from the side of the pool. If not required, the cellar will be closed.
EXTRA:
HEATING (from the first week of November to the first week of April) will be charged separately, at a flate rate of 40 euro per day to be paid in cash upon arrival
UPON REQUEST with an EXTRA PAYMENT you can get:
-a private CHEF for special dinners or lunches, or cooking classes (funny also for children),catering
-daily or midweek CLEANING ;
- the CELLAR
- the CHAPEL
- organize EVENTS and CEREMONIES (in such a case the rate and the SECURITY DEPOSIT will be higher)
LOCATION
The Villa is placed on the top of the Belvedere hill in Santa Mari a Colle village, at about 10 minutes drive from the historic walls of Lucca, an ancient town with the birth place of the great composer Giacomo Puccini and many historical monuments such as Anphitheatre square or the Guinigi tower, with its famous trees on the top. From june to October you can also enjoy various international festivals in Lucca and in the nearby village of Torre del Lago Puccini (eg Festival Pucciniano, Lucca Summer Festival) and Lucca comics and games.The close village of Nozzano Castle famous for its medieval festival offers one of the many events of September Lucchese.
The villa is simultaneously located close to the beaches of Forte dei Marmi, Viareggio and Pietrasanta (about 25 minutes drive), to the mountains, to the Garfagnana’s villages and to the toll booth of the Firenze-mare highway, the arterial road that connects Lucca to the beautiful cities of Florence, Siena, Carrara, the Cinque Terre and Pisa. The Railway Station is about 6 Km from the property.
The strategic position of Villa Belvedere, therefore, allows you to plan day trips to the other famous art cities of Tuscany, too.
Santa Maria a Colle village is connected by public transportation to Lucca and served by some grocery stores and an elegant restaurant behind the church just a few minutes walk from the Villa.
Car recommended.
