This lovely Villa dates back to 1672, according to the date on a stone capital. It is situated in a large property where there are two villas.

One is LA PALAZZINA, the other is one of the very big historical lucchesi villas: Villa Altieri. It gives the name to the road going around the garden wall - Via di Villa Altieri. It is not regularly occupied, as the owner, a well know writer, lives in New York city, for most part of the year.

The villas are surrounded by a hunge 50.000 sqmt. park, with plenty of old century trees, a pretty lake, vast lawns, a little wood of old camelia trees, and cool, shady areas. The location of Villa La Palazzina combines proximity to town with the peace and beauty of the place, The guests can enjoy avery hidden corner of this oustanding property. The whole property is under the protection of the Italian Office for Historical Monuments.The lovely apartment occupies the main floor of La Palazzina with the main entrance and stairs. It is fully furnished with family antiques throughout and retains the old villa charm. A local well know tenor lives in the apartment on the second floor, with completely independent entrance. If the guests are lucky they can hear some liric arias.

The owner gave an apartment to her old nunny where she lives permanently - It is fully independent in the back side of the house. Park - 50.000 sqmt. Permanent gardeners for park maintenance. Private chapel.

Apartment
Accomodation: 9 people. About 250sqmt. Central heating. Availability: all year round