Tuscan holiday villa near Lucca - Lucca area vacation villa with pool

Known as Villa La Pergola in the 17th and 18th centuries Villa Chiusa has been refined for modern travelers with an eye to the Tuscan past and to the craftsmanship of an earlier time. Chiusa gets its name from the old wall that surrounds it. Just inside you will find 3000 square meters of manicured gardens with flowers, fruit trees and lemon pots surrounding the private pool of your private estate in Tuscany. The villa is everything it should be and more. Green wooden windows set against orange paint aged in the Tuscan sun. Rooms with ceilings that climb for days. 200 year old frescoes. The home has been fully restored and equipped with all the modern conveniences while maintaining the traditional charm and character of a typical period villa. Terracotta tiled floors and charming Italian antiques make the villa elegant and inviting. HIGHLIGHTS - 4 suites with en suite bathrooms - 2 bedrooms with adjacent baths - Fully equipped country kitchen - Manicured gardens with intimate sitting areas - Round private pool - Formal and informal spaces ELITE DESTINATION HOMES For three generations, Elite Destination Homes has cared for an exclusive collection of luxury vacation villas across the globe. We pride ourselves on our exceptional properties, exacting standards and high caliber of guest service. Our pre-trip and on location 5-star concierge service will cater to your every need from private chefs, maid service and recommendations on “can’t miss” dining and activities for a memorable experience. Visit the Elite Destination Homes website to view our full portfolio of properties. 2011 & 2012 TRIPADVISOR “RATED EXCELLENT” AWARD Elite Destination Homes is proud to be honored with this prestigious award for outstanding service.

Views:Views are to the gardens and mature trees as far as the walled gardens.

Floor Area:600 sq meters

Villa La Chiusa is located 2 km outside the walled city of Lucca with downtown Florence about 1 hour away by car or train, half an hour to the sea; the ideal location to explore Tuscany and beyond. It is also possible to rent bicycles; it is only ten minutes from the villa to the center of Lucca on bicycle. There are local shops within 3 minutes of the villa and several very fine restaurants nearby.

Rental notes: Price includes linens, utilities (except heat and air conditioning), housekeeping 5 hrs/day, 6 days/wk), Heat, air conditioning, and telephone are metered. Extra cooking and cleaning services available on request.

Ground floor: Living room with piano, two sofas and several chairs. Dining room settings and seats for 14. Sitting/TV room with stereo, enormous collection of CD's, satellite TV with large flat panel TV, sofa and comfy chairs. Large kitchen and Breakfast room with seating for 6 - 8. Double bedroom with two large antique book cases and a nearby WC, a twin bedroom with a full bathroom with shower. First floor: Master bedroom with some wonderful decorative frescoe work and with large ensuite bathroom (Jacuzzi and shower), second master matrimonial bedroom also with light frescoes and an ensuite bathroom with shower, a twin bedroom and a bedroom that shares a bathroom with shower. There is also a central salon where all of the bedrooms are connected. Second floor: is for storage only.

Outside Area:For your enjoyment in the summer-time, inside the private garden is a 26 foot diameter newly built round in-ground swimming pool. The sunny terrace is lined by terracotta planters with a profusion of geraniums. The outdoor "al fresco" seating group is a pleasant setting for coffee in the morning and drinks in the evening.