5 bedrooms villa, 1550 m²

Montecarlo, Lucca (province)

A captivating historic estate originally built by the Counts della Gherardesca and once part of a vast landed property that also included the Romanesque Church of San Piero, farmhouses, and agricultural land. Today, the estate retains all the charm of its noble heritage and offers a unique opportunity to restore and enhance a property of remarkable historical and architectural significance.

The property comprises the main historic villa, the ruins of an ancient residential building featuring an important noble coat of arms, a traditional Italian-style garden with a central well, and extensive surrounding meadowland.
The villa is arranged over three floors and offers generous living spaces typical of prestigious aristocratic residences. The ground floor includes an entrance hall, dining room, spacious kitchen with pantry, two reception rooms (one of exceptional size), living rooms, additional service areas, storage rooms, and a garage. The principal floor, accessed via an elegant double-flight external staircase as well as two internal staircases, features a magnificent hall with an original stone fireplace, an additional reception room, five bedrooms of varying sizes, and three bathrooms. The second floor comprises eleven rooms currently used as attic space, offering significant potential for conversion and redevelopment.
The property is generally well maintained, with no evident structural issues, although modernization of the technical systems and utilities is recommended.

An additional historic building, dating from the same period as the villa and formerly used as a residence, forms part of the estate. Although now in a state of ruin, it still bears clear traces of its distinguished past and represents an important restoration opportunity.
Between the two buildings lies a charming historic Italian garden, centred around an attractive stone well and crossed by original pathways that could be restored to their former elegance. To the rear of the villa, further meadowland provides ample space for the creation of an extensive private park or landscaped gardens.

The buildings are protected under the supervision of the Italian Heritage Authority (Soprintendenza Archeologia, Belle Arti e Paesaggio), confirming their outstanding historical, cultural, and architectural value.
A rare and prestigious estate, ideally suited as a private residence, luxury hospitality venue, representative property, or heritage restoration project.