Magical setting in the hills, 11 km from Lucca. Spacious & bright residence features 170 mq. on second floor with many windows and a bird's-eye view in each direction. The rural landscape is characterized by winding roads, mountain streams, and lush greenery. Ideal location for day trips within Tuscany and to experience life in a quaint, village setting. Wi-fi.
Entire second floor of an 18th-century country villa, in a small residential enclave with park-like setting. Also, it's own private entrance on the west ground level--the villa has only two private residences; each on a different side of the building. There are 3 bedrooms, large Living Room, Dining room, fully-equipped Kitchen with Laundry, west-facing Balcony, and 2 full baths, one ensuite. 170 mq. (1800 sq.ft). Additionally, there are two Twin folding beds, and a Twin daybed for a maximum sleeping capacity of 9. At least one screen per room. Windows on all sides provide wonderful light throughout the day as well as a view of the pine trees, olive groves, and surrounding hamlet. It is furnished simply and has been updated with modern baths and new utilities, while maintaining the classic tuscan style of cotto tile flooring, chestnut-beam ceilings, and stone stairwell.
Access to the property is from a gated, stone bridge shared with the west neighbor (cover photo). A tree-lined drive leads up to the villa where there is parking for two vehicles, private outdoor seating, and foyer entrance. An interior stairwell with two flights of stairs leads up to dei Nonni.
The villages of Pieve and Sant' Andrea di Compito are nestled in the hills of the Lucca countryside; immersed in the greenery of pine and olive trees, cypress, bay rosemary, oleander and hydrangea. The air is perfumed with jasmine in Spring, and fresh-pressed olives in Fall. The rural neighborhood consists of centuries-old stone homes, villas, barns and walkable stone-wall streets that invite an invigorating hike up the hill or a leisurely walk to the corner market. There, you'll find local residents stopping for fresh bread and necessities before the noon meal. The nearby social center is a gathering spot for an after-dinner stroll, playground and tennis court in the summer months. The area is known for is mountain water streams and several public fountains dot the landscape. It is also known for its production of olive oil and local residents can press their olives at one of two co-ops just up the street; also available for purchase. The rhythm of daily life is peaceful and follows centuries-old traditions; the setting is magical and quintessential Lucca.
*Convenient Lockbox for anytime-arrival and access to keys and remote control.
*Private foyer entrance on ground level and seating, as shown. West neighbor property is divided by stone wall and pedestrian/car passage gate.
*Multi-week rental: additional light cleaning / linen change may be scheduled after arrival at a rate of Euro 80 per occurrence.
*There is a public pool within short drive of the villa.
*A car is required and a GPS is also recommended--but within walking distance of the villa you will find a Restaurant w/Bar and a small market for fresh bread and staples. Other restaurants are within short drive of the villa and offer excellent local specialties
*A brief introduction to the apartment is provided shortly after arrival by our co-Host
