Description
In the heart of a charming medieval village, less than 4 km from the renowned thermal town of Bagni di Lucca, we offer for sale a fascinating historic palazzo of significant architectural and cultural value, formerly the residence of a Bishop of Lucca at the end of the 18th century.
The property has undergone a meticulous conservative restoration, preserving its original finishes: exposed chestnut beam ceilings, antique terracotta floors, stone walls, and frescoed ceilings. These historic features have been carefully combined with modern and eco-friendly technologies, including external thermal insulation, a heat pump for heating and cooling, and photovoltaic panels.
The palazzo is spread over several levels and features three independent entrances: two from the village’s main square and one from a northern courtyard. The most atmospheric entrance is on the semi-basement level, leading into a spacious living room with a fireplace, stone walls, and an ancient well providing fresh mountain water year-round. This level also includes a modern bathroom, laundry room, utility room, and cellar.
The raised ground floor offers a beautiful habitable terrace, a large living/dining room with fireplace, a kitchen, and an additional entrance from the courtyard. On the first floor, there are two bedrooms—one with a magnificent frescoed ceiling—and a bathroom with a whirlpool bathtub. Continuing up, the second floor includes two more bedrooms, another bathroom, and access to the attic via a wooden staircase.
Just 150 meters from the residence, connected by an ancient Roman path, lies a private fenced plot of approximately 1,500 sqm, featuring a small chestnut grove, terraced gardens, and private parking for four cars. A project is already in place for the construction of a natural spring-fed swimming pool and a guesthouse with a portico, based on an existing rural outbuilding.
