VILLA LA PALMA

Description:
Tuscany is one of the biggest regions of Italy, more or less triangularly shaped, with in the North-West the Apennines, till the sea in the South. A large part of this region is hilly, even mountainous, and the plains form but a small part of the total, mainly at the coast. Wherever you want to go; beauty and enjoyment is everywhere: Florence and other famous art cities such as Pisa, Lucca, Siena and Arezzo, but also the smaller cities like Volterra, San Gimignano, Pienza and Montepulciano. And even the smallest villages; they all can proudly boast at least one art-treasure, and the history of all of them can fill a library.

Nestled in the beautiful Tuscan hills of Lucca, Villa La Palma is an oasis of calm and relax. The region, known as "La Maulina" is renowned for its wine and is characterized by the typical landscape of vineyards and olive groves slopes. From the house, and especially from the veranda, which stretches the whole length of one side of the home and is furnished for eating "al fresco", there are marvelous views of the plains of Lucca and the hills beyond.

The position of La Palma can also take advantage of its proximity to Lucca, combining a lovely rural setting with the convenience of being only a 10-minute drive from the center of the town.

The property was recently bought by new American owners, who have refurbished it completely during year 2014, adding all main modern comforts, including new marble bathrooms, a beautiful new kitchen and air-conditioning in the bedrooms. The garden surrounds the house with very well-kept lawns and flowering shrubs and beyond these are vineyards and olive groves. The renovation work has also been extended to the swimming pool area, which has been transformed in a lovely zone where to relax enjoying the beautiful panoramic views of Lucca. A traditional bocce court is also at the client's disposal.

Our conclusion: A nice holiday home, with all modern comforts and magnificent panoramas. Short distance to the city of Lucca.

TIP: biking across the city walls of Lucca!

Layout (12 pers., 6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms (2 en suite):
Ground floor: entrance, living room with TV and fireplace opening on to the veranda with outdoor dining area, taverna room with TV, kitchen/dining area with fireplace, laundry room, guest bathroom.
First floor: master bedroom with en suite bathroom (bath and separate shower), double bedroom with en suite bathroom (shower only), 2 twin bedrooms sharing a bathroom (shower only), double bedroom and twin bedroom sharing a bathroom (shower only).

Included in the rental price:
Maid service 9 hours a week.

Facilities:
WiFi-Internet connection, swimming pool (salt water) central heating, barbecue, air conditioning in the bedrooms, window screens.

Distances: (approx. kms)
Centre of Lucca 5, Lucca railway station 6, Lucca motorway exit 6, Mediterranean beaches 30, Pisa airport 40, Florence 80, tennis courts 0,6, riding stable 5.