ITALY, TUSCANY, LUCCA, BARGA
Charming renovated rural home of 300 sqm, near Castelvecchio Pascoli and with breath-taking views of Barga.
The approach to the property is via a private drive, the gardens are enclosed and there is a private gated entrance that leads into a private paved covered courtyard which serves as a summer dining area with a bread/pizza oven.
The main entrance to the house leads into a very bright hallway with an airy staircase with mezzanine level which is a focal point from which you access the rest of the building.
Ground floor – the hallway leads directly into a completely renovated fitted kitchen with dining area plus there is a real fire barbecue.
Leading on from the central hallway there are two other rooms, the first is a large living room with panoramic views of the valley and the other room which now is used as a study was in the past the kitchen, and you can still see the original detailing such as fireplace, terracotta and chestnut beams.
First floor – this level is bright and consists of 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, one of which can only be accessed by one of the bedrooms.
The finishes are to a high standard with parquet, terracotta and original beams.
Basement spaces – these spaces in the past served as cellar space for wine storage etc. Now the spaces have become area dedicated to recreational activities. There is a billiard room with independent entrance, cellar spaces for wine storage, laundry /storage room, sauna with lounge area and bathroom.
Grounds and pool:
The grounds consist of terraces with 60 olive trees, various types fruit trees and meadows set in a splendidly panoramic position. The size of the land is approx. 5,000 sqm.
The pool is located near the house, and has a paved area for sunbathing. There is a small building near the pool that is used as a storage space during the winter and changing room during the summer.
Guest quarters of 45 sqm – this is an independent building on 2 floors.
Ground floor: kitchen and dining area, bedroom and bathroom.
First floor: bedroom.
There is a lovely ornamental pond with water feature.
The property forms part of a small group of rural buildings located in a panoramic position near to woodland.
The property is 5 minutes from the centre of Barga, 40 minutes from Lucca and 1hr 15 minutes from Pisa.
Energy class G