VILLA GAROFANO - MONTECATINI ALTO

6 Bedrooms 

Location and Surrounding Area
Located near Lucca and Florence, and surrounded by greenery, this carefully-restored and elegant property is ideally located to explore the region’s cultural highlights and most spectacular natural wonders. With a tranquil atmosphere, this exclusive countryside retreat is the perfect location for unforgettable day trips to the most beautiful towns in Tuscany and provides a unique opportunity to admire its splendid landscapes while soaking up the region’s incredibly rich historical and cultural heritage.

With handsome piazzas that frame churches in the Luccan-Romanesque style, Lucca is also known as “the city of 100 churches”. Hidden behind impressive Renaissance walls, its cobbled streets, delightful squares, and shady promenades make it a perfect destination to explore on foot. At the end of the day, open-air cafes and historic restaurants tempt visitors to relax over a glass of Lucchese wine and a slow progression of dishes prepared with fresh produce from nearby Garfagnana.

The villa is a few kilometers from Viareggio, the most important city in the Versilia. Established as a port of Lucca, this popular sun-and-sand resort is extremely renowned for its flamboyant Carnevale, second only to Venice’s carnival, and for its disheveled line-up of art-nouveau facades along its seafront, which recall the town’s 1920s and ‘30s heyday. Stroll along the city center’s charming streets, eat a gelato on the Passeggiata, and look out to the sea on the Dersena.

In less than one hour by car, you can reach Pisa, exceptionally well-known for its Leaning Tower. Moving between its alleys and riversides you will discover architectural jewels such as Santa Maria della Spina, the headquarters of the Scuola Normale Superiore in Piazza dei Cavalieri, the exhibitions of Palazzo Blu and the magnetic charm of Piazza dei Miracoli. Start from the Baptistery and head to the 130-meter Camposanto Monumentale overlooking the square.

Famous for being the preferred holiday destination of many international celebrities, Forte dei Marmi is a few kilometers from the villa and is the ideal place for those who love high standard services and a vibrant nightlife. With its beautiful beaches, exclusive designer boutiques, and lively atmosphere, Forte dei Marmi attracts tourists from all over the world every year. Before leaving the town, do not forget to take a stroll along the pier, historically used for loading marble extracted from the quarries onto the boats.

In one hour by car, you can reach Florence, a treasure trove of art with an astonishing contemporary vibe. Beyond the extraordinary artistic heritage, a testimony to its centuries of civilization, the best way to enjoy Florence is to stroll along the riverside avenues at sunset, or to get lost among the city’s myriad alleyways of the bohemian Oltrarno or the narrow little streets of San Niccolò, where it feels like you have ended up in another time along its centuries-old walls.

Property 29717321688 is 45 km from Florence Amerigo Vespucci International Airport, 59 km from Pisa Galileo Galilei International Airport, 129 km from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, and 357 km from Rome Leonardo da Vinci International Airport. Montecatini Termi is 4 km from the villa, Pistoia is 20 km, Lucca is 31 km, Viareggio is 51 km, Pisa is 52 km, Camaiore is 58 km, Forte dei Marmi is 62 km, Florence is 70 km, Livorno is 73 km, Volterra is 77 km, Carrara is 83 km, San Gimignano is 102 km, Siena is 121 km.

The Property
Perfectly located in the serene countryside between Lucca and Florence, Property 29717321688 is nestled on ten hectares of private land amidst the stunning rolling hills of Tuscany. With a private pool and two hot tubs, summer days are well-spent with loved ones al fresco in the Tuscan sunshine. Fully renovated in 2021, Property 29717321688 can accommodate twelve guests in six double bedrooms with en-suite bathroom spread over the main villa (five bedrooms) and the dépendance (one bedroom).

Surrounded by a lush garden, this magnificent villa boasts a large swimming pool with Jacuzzi corner and a paved poolside area furnished with comfortable sun loungers inviting guests to unwind. Most of your time will probably be spent outside in the pool, rinsing off under the outdoor shower, soaking up the sun on the furnished poolside area, relaxing in one of the two Jacuzzis or cooking up some scrumptious burgers on the barbecue. There is a handy kitchen area by the outside dining table under a shady pergola.

Main Villa: 
Offering a warm atmosphere, the main floor of the main villa boasts a generous living room with a cozy fireplace, a dining area, and a fully-equipped kitchen. The main villa boasts five bedrooms spread over two floors. On the main floor, you will find two double bedrooms (with standard beds). On the upper floor, you will find three double bedrooms (two with king-size beds and one with a standard bed). All bedrooms feature air conditioning and en-suite bathroom with shower.

Dépendance:
With wooden beams giving a country feel, the dépendance features a double bedroom (with a standard bed) complete with en-suite bathroom with shower, located on the upper floor. The upper floor of the dépendance is accessed from an external staircase. Air conditioning is available in this bedroom as well.