Prestigious Medieval Complex In Lucca

This prestigious farmstead for sale overlooks the Mammoli valley, as it stands on the Morlianese hills that embrace Lucca, one of the most popular cities of art in Tuscany.

Its panoramic position, just seven kilometers from the center of Lucca and twenty from Pisa's international airport, makes it an enchanted place that mixes nature, art and history, just a step away from the sea of the Versilian coast.

With a fascinating story behind it, narrating nine long centuries, this complex is a precious testimony of a glorious past: composed of a fortified nucleus and a monastery, it was erected as a hermitage in medieval times on an Etruscan and then Roman site. Although the first written evidence of its presence can be found in three parchments of the eleventh century, its period of maximum splendor for military and above all religious power came in the early Middle Ages.

In the following centuries, countless transformations and improvements have changed the original appearance of the fortress into a real architectural recovery work that has affected the various structures of the building, the church, the stables, located immediately beyond the guardhouse, and the well, an ancient water tank for the recovery of rainwater, which has now become a swimming pool.

Recently, an important restoration has also put hand onto all the enchanting walkways that cross the property's ten hectares of grounds, between rows of vineyards and majestic olive trees.

The atmosphere, which only such an ancient structure can offer, fascinates with its sense of informal hospitality typical of Tuscan homes, giving harmony and well-being. The warmth of home is combined with the refined elegance of wisely restored rooms in perfect harmony between past and present. Alongside floors in Tuscan terracotta and precious wood, there is the marble mosaic used in the bathrooms to create surprising color contrasts.

Ideal for those who want a stay in the name of the most authentic Italian style, the residence consists of a manor house of 300 square meters, currently divided into two units for a total of six bedrooms with a bathroom, and an independent annex of 140 square meters. , which adds two bedrooms and a bathroom.

Also perfect as a prestigious private home, in its fascinating interiors the main villa currently houses rooms designed for reception and event organization, large lounges for relaxation, a restaurant and rooms for hospitality. There is no shortage of splendid outdoor spaces, with a wonderful panoramic terrace and a shady pergola in which to enjoy pleasant convivial moments. In the planted garden there is also a splendid swimming pool with a sunbathing area, immersed in the magical setting of perfectly cultivated terraces with vineyards and olive groves, as well as a 50-sqm garage.