LA MACCHIETTA

Description:
Perched on top of a hill between Lucca and the Camaiore coast, this property offers lovely views over vineyards, olive groves and chestnut woods. The house, built at the beginning of the 1900s, has higher ceilings and larger windows than classical farmhouses and still maintains some of the features of its origins as the local "bottega" (general store).

It is a particularly bright house with two separate areas for communal living. There is a living/library on the ground floor and a large kitchen/dining/living room on the lower ground floor with direct access to the terrace facing the valley.

The owners have just completed a major restoration adding modern comforts while preserving the original terracotta floors and beamed ceilings. They have also furnished the house with personal pieces reflecting their international background. In particular, the African connection gives the house a special touch reflected in some of the decorative items.

Its location is ideal for visitors looking for a quiet base from which to explore the region. There are a number of good restaurants in the vicinity and the neighbouring farms and estates offer fresh produce for sale. The swimming pool is located in a very panoramic position, overlooking the valley.

Lay-out:
Ground floor: Main entrance into the living/library, double bedroom with en-suite bathroom.
Lower ground floor: Large, open plan kitchen with pizza oven, dining area, sitting area with open fireplace. French doors opening to the terrace facing the valley with outdoor seating.
First floor: Double bedroom, twin bedroom with cast iron poster beds, single bedroom, complete bathroom, complete shower room.

Included in the rental price:
Maid service 6 hours a week.

Distances: (approx kms.)
S.Martino in Freddana (nearest village with shops, bank and PO) 3, Lucca 15, Pisa (nearest airport) 43, beaches 28.