Historical villa for sale in Capannori in the Lucca countryside

Historical villa for sale in Capannori, Lucca. Prestigious early 1900s restored 340 sqm estate featuring a barn to customize, five bedrooms, private garden, photovoltaic solar systems, and gas-free heating. General Description There are properties that are visited. And then there are places that are felt. Just a few minutes from the ancient walls of Lucca, along the quiet streets of the Lucca countryside, we offer for sale this extraordinary historical villa of approximately 340 gross sqm. The property, dating back to the early 1900s, has recently undergone a refined and sensitive conservative restoration, capable of preserving the original soul of the residence while integrating it with a contemporary vision made of comfort, sustainability, and maximum construction quality. Surrounded by a well-manicured private garden that offers quietness and privacy, the estate also includes a magnificent independent barn in stone and brick, perfect for being reinterpreted according to the needs of the future owners. Interior Description The villa develops over three generous and versatile levels for a surface area of approximately 340 sqm, where Tuscan tradition blends naturally with modern well-being. The stone walls, the ceilings characterized by majestic exposed wooden beams, and the warmth of the ancient terracotta underfoot create an atmosphere of rare harmony, enhanced by the soft light coming from the large windows. The ground floor welcomes guests with a spacious living room with a fireplace, a formal dining room, a large built-in kitchen with a dining area, and a guest bathroom. The internal staircase leads to the upper floors where the sleeping area develops, housing five exceptionally airy double bedrooms and five elegant windowed bathrooms finished with prestigious materials. The property is sold fully furnished. Exterior Description The residence is surrounded by a private garden cultivated with immense love, a flat green oasis where ancient olive trees, fruit trees, a small organic vegetable garden, and refined white stone paving create an atmosphere suspended between rural elegance and Italian dolce vita. A short distance from the villa stands the independent barn: an extraordinary building with intact architectural charm, characterized by exposed historic stone and ancient bricks, which is just waiting to be reinterpreted as an exclusive guest house, artist's studio, charming guest house, or private wellness area. The property is completed by convenient internal spaces within the courtyard intended for private parking of several cars. Main Features: Superficie abitabile villa: circa 340 mq Superficie fienile indipendente: circa 150 mq Vani: 11 Camere da letto: 5 Bagni: 5 Giardino privato: sì (con ulivi, frutteto e orto) Fienile indipendente: sì (struttura in pietra e mattoni da personalizzare) Riscaldamento: autonomo gas-free (pompa di calore di ultima generazione) Pannelli solari e fotovoltaico: sì (alta efficienza energetica) Condizionatore: sì (climatizzazione presente) Arredamento: sì (venduto arredato) Condizioni: ottime (recentemente e finemente ristrutturato) Classe energetica: D (EPI: 73 kWh/mq anno) Utilities Details This villa represents a state-of-the-art model on the local real estate market in terms of sustainability and ecological transition. The property is completely "gas-free" and is served by high-efficiency energy systems, powered by a powerful photovoltaic system with solar thermal panels for the production of domestic hot water and heating using a latest-generation heat pump. The water supply is guaranteed by connection to the municipal water network, supported by a private well essential for the automatic irrigation of the park. The connection to the electrical grid and public sewage complies with current safety regulations. Potential Uses The remarkable versatility of the volumes and the exceptional independence guaranteed by the separate barn make this historical estate an extraordinarily valuable proposal. It is configured as the ideal primary home for a large international family wishing to experience the Tuscan countryside with the highest level of technological comfort, while remaining just 3 km from the historic center of Lucca. At the same time, the 17th-century charm of the stone and the possibility of converting the barn into a luxury guest outbuilding or private spa open excellent prospects for the creation of a charming boutique resort or a top-level guest house focused on food, wine, and wellness tourism. Local Real Estate Market The Lucca plain, and in particular the municipality of Capannori with its historic hillside hamlets, represents one of the most sought-after prestige residential sectors in Italy, characterized by a constantly growing elite international demand. The search for historical villas renovated to a new standard that combine original rustic charm with high energy performance (such as class D gas-free with photovoltaic systems) has accelerated significantly, making these properties objects of extraordinary rarity. Comparative statistical analysis highlights that for historical villas of approximately 300-400 sqm fully renovated with a private garden, outbuildings (barns) to be recovered, and latest-generation green technologies, average sales prices range stably between €2,800/sqm and €3,600/sqm. The presence of the regularized independent barn and the energy efficiency of the heat pump ensure this specific property outstanding marketability and zero depreciation rates over time. Tourist and Historical Information Capannori is a unique territory nestled among the hills of Lucchesia, famous worldwide as the "Land of Villas", an area hosting over 150 monumental historical residences built between the 15th and 19th centuries by the rich nobility of the Republic of Lucca as representative summer residences. In the immediate vicinity rise world-famous historical complexes such as Villa Reale di Marlia, once the residence of Elisa Baciocchi Bonaparte (Napoleon's sister), the beautiful Villa Torrigiani with its baroque garden, and Villa Mansi. The territory is crossed by the historic medieval route of the Via Francigena, the pilgrimage path connecting Canterbury to Rome, and is characterized by a rich food and wine tradition dominated by the production of Lucca hills extra virgin olive oil PDO and Montecarlo DOC wine. The strategic proximity to Lucca, an intact art city enclosed by its monumental 16th-century walls, and the fashionable Versilia coast makes this property a privileged gateway to experience the best of northern Tuscany. Distanze: Centro storico di Lucca: 3 km Villa Reale di Marlia: 5 km Villa Torrigiani: 6 km Forte dei Marmi (Versilia): 28 km Pisa (Aeroporto Internazionale Galileo Galilei): 26 km Montecatini Terme: 24 km Firenze (Centro storico): 70 km Viareggio (Spiagge): 22 km Casello Autostradale A11 (Capannori): 4 km Abbazia di San Pietro a Pozzeveri: 10 km