VILLA ARTEMIDE

This 17th century restored family-friendly countryside villa offers the best combination of modern comforts in an elegant yet rustic setting.  The origins of this historic estate date back to between the 17th and 18th century. The structures and magnificent grounds that surround them are influenced by the architectural novelties introduced in the area around Lucca by the architects of the Late-Baroque and Enlightenment. The Italian style garden, an enlightened concept, is home to a lovely and recently built swimming pool, perfect for cooling down during hot summer days and fully enjoying the surrounding nature. Complete with cultivated lands of vineyards and olive groves, the property is ideal for those who wish to have modern comforts while surrounded by the atmosphere of times gone by.

The interiors and exteriors have been fully restored to the highest standards  combining the charm of the Tuscan country villas with the appeal of modern comforts. Nice furniture, terracotta floors, beamed-white ceilings, spacious bedrooms and modern bathrooms creating a light, airy holiday home. With its 6 individually styled bedrooms, large living areas, expansive gardens and al fresco dining areas with BBQ, the villa can comfortably host up to 12 persons. The pool area is private and fully immersed in a lovely garden with lavanda bushes and roses. WIFI is available either inside the villa and by the pool and gardens.

With 55 hectare of land with olive trees, woods and fields offering interesting trails for walking and biking, the villa is set  in a peaceful rural setting just on the outskirts of Lucca. It is an ideal location for day trips to Pisa, Florence, Cinque Terre and the beaches of the Italian Riviera. Grocery, ATM, Bank, Pharmacy, and Bar are within a five-minute drive.

GROUND FLOOR

• Formal entrance into central hall with stairs to First Floor
• Spacious living room with working fireplace and modern linen-covered sofas. Large plasma TV, satellite TV and DVD. Doors leading to the garden.
• Dining room with table for 12 and venetian chandelier.
• Fully equipped kitchen with eat-in table for eight, opening on a courtyard with large table for al fresco dining and BBQ (stove, large oven, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, espresso maker, toaster, Miele house appliances, ice maker, 2 dish washers)
• Wood burning pizza oven
• Double bedroom (can be twin) with en-suite bathroom, (shower). This room is accessible also from the garden passing through a French doors located in the bathroom.
• Laundry (with laundry sink, washing machine and dryer) for guests and staff use.
• Powder room - Guest bathroom.

FIRST FLOOR
• Sitting room (seats eight+) overlooking pool and garden.
• Double bedroom with pool view. En suite bathroom (shower stall and cast iron tub with hand-held shower)
• Double bedroom (king/twins) with garden view
• Shared bath (enclosed shower stall and tub with hand-held shower) with double sinks
• Double bedroom (king/twins) with garden view
• Double bedroom (king/twins) with garden view
• Shared bath (enclosed shower stall and tub with hand-held shower) with double sinks
• Double bedroom overlooking al fresco dining courtyard (fountain can be heard)

OUT-DOOR FACILITIES
• 12by6m pool with diving board, pergola, umbrellas and sun beds. Dept of the pool (2,5m 1,5m). Pool area can be fenced.
• Large outdoor shaded dining area in an intimate courtyard with table seating 12 people, BBQ.
• 3000 sqm of garden immediately surrounding the house with roses lavender, oleander and rosemary. • Al fresco dining area pool side
• Private vegetable garden
• Consecrated private Chapel
• Carport for 5 cars
• Bikes, 4
• Rollaway beds upon request for 2 additional small children.