Prestigious 17th-century villa with a swimming pool and lake for rent, just 10 minutes from the walls of Lucca.

The 1100 sqm villa was built in 1624 in an aristocratic style and includes 7 luxurious bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, for up to 14 guests. The large and spacious frescoed rooms, full of antique furniture, offer an air of elegance where modern comforts blend beautifully with the rich heritage of this ancient family home. Charm and character in all the reception rooms which include a magnificent sitting room, a cozy TV room, a game room, a Tuscan kitchen, a breakfast room and an elegant dining room. The villa is immersed in a peaceful Italian garden through which a freshwater stream flows into two small lakes overlooked by a shady weeping willow. Large cypress trees and fragrant lemon and herb gardens create the perfect backdrop for the private pool. The magical beauty of this splendid villa is perfect for moments of harmony, relaxation and refinement.

The property was once the summer residence of the famous Count Bernardini, who owned several palaces in the city center and many villas on the surrounding hills. Federico Bernardini was field assistant to Felice Baciocchi, Duke of Lucca and husband of Elisa Bonaparte, Napoleon’s sister and his wife Eleonora de Nobili was the duchess’s “lady-in-waiting”.