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Italian villa in the hills of Lucca.

An aerial view of the villa and its grounds.

Enjoy an authentic Tuscan experience with the highest standard of comfort.

The villa is in the center of a nature reserve with rolling hills from all viewpoints

The grounds are manicured to the edge of the olive orchards and surrounding hills.

Looking up to the villa from the pool.

Swim in the 60' inlaid mosaic pool.

Terraced gardens surround the villa.

View below of walled medieval flower garden.

A well and view of the pool from the terrace.

Access from the villa through the four screened doorways.

Table set for a 10-person luncheon.

Outdoor seating area with a view of the pool and mountains.

The grapevines climbing the pergola offer a shaded area throughout the day.

The four original stable doors are shown in the background

Table set for lunch

Looking out the doors toward the pergolas. There is an adjacent pantry with a very large refrigerator and ice machine.

Equipped with two sinks and high-end stove, refrigerator, and dishwasher. There is a beautiful stairway up to the artist’s studio.

Looking through the doorway to the dining room, salon and living room. All rooms have stable doors leading to the outside terrace and pergolas.

Dining Room with beautiful antique fireplace and doors. Table set for 10 person luncheon.

Doors open to the terrace & pergolas.

Bridge, chess, backgammon, and children’s games are stored in the credenza.

16th century fireplace with television, DVD player, and surround sound stereo.

Comfortable seating area with fireplace and doors opening onto the terrace.

The living room features an extraordinary 16th century carved stone fireplace.

Seating area and media center, looking back toward the salon/card room and credenza.

Includes a separate entrance and bathroom en suite.

Spacious bathroom with a double shower also has direct access to the pool.

The central hallway with original terracotta tiles connects the three floors.

Extensive library, in English, of Italian towns, culture, and history.

An inviting spot to read with spectacular views.

King bed, fireplace, and large bathroom en suite.

Extraordinary views of the surrounding hills looking south.

Bathroom en suite, includes a rain shower.

Clawfoot tub with a beautiful view.

Features a king size bed, a study, and bathroom en suite.

Writing desk with mountain views looking south.

The study has both wifi and fax, as well as a library of 19th & 20th century European military history.

The original hayloft now serves as an artist’s studio, family room, and work area.

The extraordinary Tuscan brickwork has been preserved with planked wood floors added.

The loft has access to the kitchen below.

Antique fireplace & seating area with a TV, and the original hayloft doorway to the front gardens.

Sunny workspace with a desk and wifi.

Entrance hall with a beautiful stone staircase leading up to bedrooms #3 & #4 on the third floor.

The third floor landing connects bedrooms #3 & #4.

King bed, desk reading area, and bathroom en suite with views of the countryside facing east.

Bathroom with double shower, en suite.

1 king bed, or 2 twin beds with bathroom en suite.

This bedroom has a seating area, writing desk, and beautiful southern exposure.

A wingback chair provides an ideal spot for afternoon reading.

Bathroom with tub & double shower en suite.

A beautiful bathroom with another stunning view.

The summer sun warms the stone walls of the villa.

A Villa dell’Artista doorway under the bougainvillea.

Outdoor living on a warm spring day with mountains in the distance.

A bronze sheep sculpture grazing among the olive trees.

An authentic, private, and enchanting villa in the beautiful Tuscan countryside.
























































