6 bedrooms villa, 860 m²

Capannori, Lucca (province)

VILLA NADINE-Elegant, finely restored historic villa with park, swimming pool and guest house for sale in the hills of Lucca, in a very quiet area, in the most rural and fascinating part of this charming Tuscan territory, only 10 km from the historic centre of Lucca.
The prestigious property, for sale in Lucca, is immersed in the splendid Tuscan countryside, in an area of easy access as it is on the first hill and a few steps from all the main facilities. The real estate compendium, set in approximately 2 hectares of land, consists of the old historic villa of about 450 square meters and a dependance of about 128 square meters, both beautifully and finely renovated, plus a cellar area of about 200 square meters currently left to be restored, where it is possible to create further residential units, and, to finish, about 82 square meters of storerooms and various annexes.
The villa is inserted in a well-kept garden where the wonderful 12 x 6 meter slate stone swimming pool, which recalls the colours of nature and the sea, as well as various living areas and the old stone fountain with water jet are located. Part of the land, which is totally flat, could be the ideal place to build a tennis court. Access to the property is provided by two driveways: an unpaved private road lined with cypress trees, which crosses part of the land, enhancing the typical character of this prestigious Tuscan country residence, and a second, ancient entrance, from the majestic iron gate next to the villa. The villa, dating back to the end of the 17th century, and the object of a careful renovation that has combined the skilful re-use of period materials with the most modern plant engineering comforts, rises on  three floors above ground and it is characterized by the ancient double-ramp staircase, also perfectly restored and located on the main façade of the villa.Entering the ground floor, with antique terracotta flooring, we are greeted by a large entrance hall. On this level are the very spacious formal dining room with fireplace, a large kitchen with triple exposure, where it is pleasant to cook while enjoying the view of the surrounding nature, connected through large French windows to the garden and the various outdoor living areas. The ground floor is completed by a first guest bathroom adjacent to the entrance and a service area with boiler room and a spacious and functional laundry room.
Going up to the first floor, we find a large living area with an imposing fireplace where it is pleasant to relax while admiring the surrounding countryside, a second living room, also with a fireplace, which could be used as a bedroom or study, if necessary, as well as the master suite with en-suite bathroom with a free-standing bathtub and shower. 
The second floor, like the first, is characterized by parquet floors with inlays that recreate the typical flooring design of the period, and houses the sleeping area that consists of three large bedrooms, each with its own bathroom with walk-in marble shower.
The dependence, also completely renovated and located a few steps from the main villa, is on two levels and consists of a large living room with fireplace and kitchenette on the ground floor, two bedrooms on the first floor, one of which has an en-suite bathroom. 
The spacious and bright cellars arranged on two staggered levels, whose structure has been left unfinished, but the roof has been totally redone, complete this exclusive property for sale in Tuscany in the hills of Lucca. This space could be useful to create a new guest house, an atelier or even a spa.