A masterpiece of classical Tuscany

An extraordinary and elegant noble property offers an incredible location and supreme luxury in utopian Tuscan countryside.  This is to be found in a locality reverberating with music, art and culture: from opera festivals at the famed Lyric Music Theatre of Torre del Lago, to the white Carrara marble quarries in the Apuan Alps that were used by Michelangelo and the great Renaissance cities of Lucca, Pisa and Florence (within 50 minutes’ drive). The seaside also beckons, particularly the wide and long Versilia Beach (8km away) between the deluxe beach resort, Forte dei Marmi and Viareggio. On arrival instantly evident is the incredible attention to detail and the formidable musical passion of the owners is evident and immediately irresistible will be first sight of the garden – at its heart an extraordinarily square swimming pool sunken into the finely carpeted lawn – and superb scope of view to the Tuscany coastline and islands. Gated and 2.5 km from the nearest village (Bozzano), the property is extremely private and secluded at the end of scenic forest road. Its origins date as far back as the 17th century and within is a main villa, a guesthouse and three other substantial, independent villas offering extensive sea views and further privacy. All are marvelously restored from the original building stone, tiles and wood beams to make this a most luxurious and private retreat.  Inside the exquisite décor combines rustic designer and top Italian contemporary furniture, ranging from: luxuriously upholstered sofas carefully placed contemporary art-works, elegant Italian and French antiques, sculptures, light fixtures, antique mirrors, marble basins and recycled antique tiles to limestone, teak or French oak floors and beam ceilings. The superb and classic Italian landscape garden is truly inspiring and it is here composer Giacomo Puccini (a nearby lakeside resident) concocted some of the greatest 19th century operas, including ‘Tosca’ and ‘La Fanciulla del West’. The antique-walled and statue-adorned garden remains a delightful masterpiece surrounded by century-old oak, pine and lime trees, rose and other colorful flowerbeds.

The historic estate has a grand total of 19 richly furnished and decorated luxury bedrooms (plus 3 twin bedroom suites on the lower ground floors of the three detached villas); the vast majority (14) en suite.  There is arguably no place finer for reveling in gracious and aristocratic country life: be it in the carefully restored 17^th century villa or in the more contemporary presence of the open-plan guesthouse studio, with grand piano and opening to the lawn. Enjoy the zest and vibrancy of al fresco living.  These sprawling grounds will be the epicenter of activities and include: a ‘summer kitchen with a wood-fired oven and barbecue and set on porch in the grand courtyard archway; a selection of covered al fresco and chill out dining areas; the unusually large pool makes refreshing oasis and is wrapped by a wide stone deck that is ideal for sedentary sun worshipping; a tree-shaded terrace on which to be awed by a glorious scenic panorama; also a tennis court and a football pitch for more active play and fun!   Lower ground floor cinema/TV rooms (with projector and state-of-art sound systems) and hammams that have relaxation rooms en suite provide yet more enticement for sociable nighttime relaxation.

This exclusive luxury property (with helicopter access) provides the premium of style and comfort for the most discerning of guests.  It is an extraordinary setting for an unprecedented luxury holiday experience shared with family and friends.

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SERVICES INCLUDED

» Luxury accommodation on your chosen dates
» Exclusive use of the property and its facilities
» All linen and utilities
» Linen and towel changes at regular intervals
» Daily cleaning
» Domestic staff
» Professional chef and host
» Luxury bath products
» Wi-Fi Internet access
» Concierge service

OPTIONAL SERVICES

We are able to arrange all the services that you would find both in a five star hotel and in a private home run by professional staff. Our concierge and client servicing team can arrange airport transfers, in-resort transport, vehicle rentals, yacht charters, child care, massage and beauty treatments, sport and leisure activities and reservations to ensure a memorable stay. Please let us know what your requirements are or call us for more information.

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