Villa for sale in Lucca - Morianese

Description

Historic villa with private chapel, outbuildings and panoramic views over the Lucca hills

Set in a private and panoramic position in the hills surrounding Lucca, this fascinating historic villa with several independent outbuildings is enclosed within an ancient boundary wall, creating the atmosphere of a charming private hamlet.

The property enjoys beautiful views over the Serchio Valley, the Lucca plain and the surrounding hills, offering exceptional privacy and a highly evocative setting.

The main villa is arranged over three floors plus a basement with a wine cellar and direct access to the garden. The interiors retain generous spaces and considerable historic character. Thanks to its distinctive layout, the villa can be divided into up to five independent apartments, while still allowing the various areas to be connected. The property includes several entrances, four kitchens, nine bathrooms and numerous reception and service rooms.

The estate is completed by several independent buildings, each with its own character:

• The Farm Manager’s House, arranged over two floors, includes an apartment with kitchen, bathroom and five rooms, as well as agricultural rooms on the ground floor, former stables and a traditional masonry oven. The house also provides access to a private chapel, which can also be reached from the adjoining pedestrian road.

• The Orangery, a separate garden building, still houses eleven large lemon pots and includes a veranda and a separate tool shed.

• The Rural Barn, a traditional two-storey agricultural building, can be accessed both from the villa and from the adjoining external road.

The Farm Manager’s House, Orangery and Rural Barn require renovation, offering significant potential for restoration and further development.

Within the estate walls are several additional small historic structures, including the Laundry House, Hen House, former Chestnut-Drying House and a charming panoramic pavilion, whose terrace offers beautiful views across the valley and surrounding hills.

The historic gardens, arranged on upper and lower levels, feature a remarkable variety of ornamental, medicinal, fruit and exotic plants, including date palms, camellias, wisteria, lime trees, holm oaks, oaks, plane trees, citrus trees, olive trees and boxwood, creating an enchanting and secluded atmosphere.

Along the private access road, the property also includes an olive grove with approximately 15 productive olive trees, together with an established right to draw water from a stream located further uphill.

A property of exceptional character and potential, ideal for those seeking a private historic residence, an impressive country estate or a restoration project capable of preserving and enhancing an authentic corner of Tuscany.

The villa is not subject to restrictions imposed by the Italian Superintendence for Archaeology, Fine Arts and Landscape.