Mansion in Lucca, Italy, 1 580 m²

Nestled among the gentle hills just 8 km from the Renaissance walls of Lucca, this historic villa, designed and built in 1880 by Augusto Passaglia, enjoys a privileged position that combines privacy, natural beauty, and convenience. The surrounding landscape, characterized by vineyards, olive groves, and charming rural hamlets, offers a sense of tranquility without sacrificing access to services and major connections: the beaches of Versilia and Pisa International Airport are easily reachable, as are the region’s most renowned art cities. The area is known for its gastronomic routes, historic villas, and panoramic walking trails, making it ideal both for those seeking an authentic lifestyle and for those looking to enhance the property for hospitality purposes. The villa stands in a prestigious residential context, surrounded by other historic residences and greenery, offering a harmonious balance between tradition, landscape, and proximity to cultural destinations.

Exteriors

The villa is surrounded by a private, enclosed park of approximately 3,000 sqm, an elegant garden where palms, oaks, pines, and fruit trees create a harmonious and secluded natural setting. The entrance driveway, with electric gate, leads to the main façade, distinguished by a symmetrical architectural composition and elements typical of 19th-century neoclassical style. The lateral terraces and the central cast-iron balcony enhance the balance of the façade, while the refined use of faux ashlar and cornices adds depth and rhythm to the exterior.

Within the grounds, there is an outbuilding of approximately 180 sqm, formerly used as a stable and carriage house, now to be renovated and suitable for conversion into a guesthouse, spa, atelier, or independent suites.
The configuration of the land and the available space also allow for the creation of a panoramic swimming pool and further outdoor relaxation areas, fully enhancing the experience of living outdoors. This secluded and peaceful environment is ideal for those who wish to be immersed in nature while remaining close to the city.

Interiors

The main entrance opens to a striking atrium with columns and decorated vaults, from which the ground-floor rooms unfold. Here, two independent apartments feature frescoed ceilings and original period details, with several rooms preserving complete historic frescoes, offering a total of four bedrooms and two bathrooms. On the same level, a taverna rich in atmosphere and spacious cellars provide ideal spaces for a wine collection or service facilities.

A grand staircase in Matraia stone, adorned with a wrought-iron balustrade, leads to the piano nobile, currently arranged as a single, stately residence. This level forms the heart of the villa: a main frescoed salon, two elegant living rooms, a study, kitchen, four master bedrooms, and three bathrooms. Three panoramic terraces overlook the garden and the surrounding countryside, bringing light and a sense of depth to the interiors.

The second floor, equally generous in size, hosts another complete apartment with living room, kitchen, three bedrooms, and three bathrooms. Additional rooms on this level await restoration and may be transformed into new bedrooms, private suites, or spaces dedicated to hospitality.

The interiors retain the authentic charm of noble Lucchese residences: antique terracotta floors, stone fireplaces, frescoes, restored original window and door frames, and an architectural “enfilade” of rooms that creates visual depth and a graceful narrative flow from one space to the next.