Villa for sale in Capannori

Historic villa for sale in Capannori, Lucca. A 540 sqm 16th-century prestigious property, finely restored with 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, original frescoes, swimming pool, and 7 hectares of land. Ideal luxury estate in Tuscany. Descrizione Generale: Nestled in the rolling hills south of Lucca, in a dominant and panoramic position that guarantees absolute privacy, we offer for sale an extraordinary historic villa of approximately 540 sqm (with a usable area of 470 sqm for the main residence). The property is surrounded by about 7 hectares of private land and is located just a short distance from a characteristic village equipped with all essential services, easily reachable on foot in less than one kilometer. Dating back to the 16th century, this magnificent residence represents a perfect blend of historic Renaissance art and the luxury of a modern private park with a pool, standing out as one of the most prestigious properties in the Lucchese territory. Descrizione Interni: The main villa has undergone a meticulous and major conservative restoration that brought back to light precious original frescoes, painted decorations, and ornamental details hidden for decades under layers of plaster. The villa is spread over four functional and well-proportioned levels. The basement level houses a spacious historic cellar. The ground floor opens with an elegant entrance hall leading to a cozy living room, a bright double dining room with direct access to the portico, a kitchen, a study, a laundry room, a bedroom with a private bathroom, a consecrated private chapel, and a laundry room. A monumental staircase leads to the noble floor (first floor), featuring an imposing reception hall with trompe-l'œil frescoes inspired by the surrounding landscape, the master bedroom with an en-suite bathroom, four additional double bedrooms, and two bathrooms. The top floor is occupied by partially usable attics, perfect for customization. Descrizione Esterni: The villa is surrounded by a magnificent, flat, and fenced private park that guarantees absolute privacy. Inside the park is a beautiful 12 x 6 meter swimming pool surrounded by a paved stone solarium and lush green lawns. The property extends over approximately 7 hectares of private agricultural land divided into arable fields, a productive olive grove, and Mediterranean woodland. Completing the property are three important outbuildings to be renovated, offering exceptional potential: a 25 sqm outbuilding with an ancient wood-burning oven (perfect for an outdoor summer kitchen), a characteristic stone and brick farmhouse of about 245 sqm (ideal as a guest house), and a stone ruin of approximately 70 sqm. Caratteristiche Principali: Main villa usable area: 470 sqm Total buildings area: 800 sqm Rooms: 15 Bedrooms: 6 Bathrooms: 4 Condition: excellent (restored with original frescoes) Private land: yes (approx. 7 hectares with olive grove and arable fields) Private pool: yes (12 x 6 meters with solarium) Outbuildings: 245 sqm farmhouse, 25 sqm oven annex, and 70 sqm ruin Heating: autonomous Private chapel: yes (consecrated) Historic origin: 16th century (with 18th- and 19th-century additions) Energy class: G Dettagli sulle Utenze: The property features independent, safe, and fully updated technological systems installed during the restoration process. The heating system is independent and zoned to guarantee excellent thermal efficiency during the winter months. Water supply is guaranteed by connection to the main municipal network, integrated with pumping systems for the automatic irrigation of the park and the management of the swimming pool. Usi e Potenzialità: This extraordinary property is suitable for multiple high-end uses. It is the perfect choice as a prestigious primary residence for families seeking a unique home of invaluable historic value, or as a luxurious country estate for holidays. The presence of three independent outbuildings (including the 245 sqm stone farmhouse) and the exceptional geographical location also make it ideal for developing a high-end boutique hotel or luxury relais, capable of attracting international clients seeking authentic Tuscany. Mercato Immobiliare Locale: The market for historic villas and luxury estates in Capannori and the Lucca hills is characterized by high exclusivity and solid price retention over time, strongly driven by foreign buyers (mainly from Northern Europe and the United States). For fully restored historic villas featuring original protected frescoes, private pools, and large lands, market values stably range between €3,000/sqm and €5,000/sqm of restored area, to which the value of the outbuildings to be renovated must be added. The presence of 7 hectares of private land and outbuildings of over 340 sqm represents an exceptional reserve of asset value, making this property a secure investment with high appreciation potential in northern Tuscany. Informazioni Turistiche e Storiche: Capannori is a beautiful area in the province of Lucca, famous worldwide as the Land of Villas due to its extraordinary concentration of monumental noble estates built between the 16th and 19th centuries by wealthy Lucchese merchant families. Among the most famous are Villa Torrigiani with its spectacular baroque gardens, Villa Mansi known for its monumental facade, and Villa Reale di Marlia, once the residence of Elisa Baciocchi (Napoleon Bonaparte's sister). The Capannori territory is also famous for the marvelous Camellia Village (Sant'Andrea and Pieve of Compito), a unique microclimate area where ancient camellia varieties from the Far East are cultivated, celebrated every year with an international exhibition. Among local legends is the monumental Witches' Oak in Gragnano, a centuries-old giant tree listed among Italy's monumental trees. Located along the historic Via Francigena, Capannori offers a beautiful natural landscape stretching from the Lucca hills rich in olive groves and vineyards to the peaks of the Compitese, combining proximity to the walled city of Lucca with the beauty of the Tuscan countryside. Distanze: Served village with shops (within walking distance): 950 m Lucca historic center: 8 km Capannori (town center): 6 km Pisa (Piazza dei Miracoli): 26 km Versilia beaches (Forte dei Marmi): 35 km Montecatini Terme: 28 km Florence (historic center): 70 km Pisa Galileo Galilei International Airport: 32 km Florence Amerigo Vespucci Airport: 65 km Golf Course (Forte dei Marmi): 38 km