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An ancient palace nestled within a charming medieval village, less than 4 km from the thermal center of Bagni di Lucca. This property was once the residence of a Bishop of Lucca at the end of the eighteenth century.
The building has undergone a significant conservative restoration, preserving all of its original period finishes: exposed chestnut beam and terracotta tile ceilings, antique terracotta floors, wooden window frames with double glazing, and armored doors. These historical elements are seamlessly combined with new and efficient technology, including thermal insulation, heat pump heating/cooling, and a photovoltaic system.
The building boasts three entrances: two from the main square of the village and one from a shared courtyard on the north side. The most enchanting entrance is on the semi-basement level. From the square, a grand entrance door opens into a distinctive hallway that leads to a large living room with a fireplace and stone walls. Here, you'll also find an ancient well providing fresh mountain water year-round. This level also includes a modern bathroom with a shower, a laundry room, a boiler room, and a cellar.
Ascending the stairs, you reach the raised ground floor, which features a large terrace – with its main entrance from the square via an external staircase – a spacious living/dining room with a fireplace, a kitchen, and the third entrance from the shared courtyard on the north side.
Continuing up the stairs, you arrive at the first floor, where you'll find a hallway, two bedrooms (one with a beautiful frescoed ceiling), and a bathroom with a Jacuzzi tub.
Finally, climbing the last flight of stairs leads you to the second floor, which comprises two bedrooms, a bathroom, and a wooden staircase providing access to the attic.
A short distance from the property (approximately 150 meters along an ancient Roman path) lies a fenced plot of land measuring approximately 1,500 sq m (La Selva). This land, equipped with an iron driveway gate, includes a small wood with centuries-old chestnut trees, terraced lawns, and parking for four cars.
In this area, a spring-fed swimming pool and a small annex with a porch have been designed, made possible by the presence of a small rural outbuilding.
THIS IS A UNIQUE PROPERTY IN A PEACEFUL OASIS SURROUNDED BY GREENERY, JUST STEPS AWAY FROM ALL AMENITIES AND THE BEAUTIFUL BAGNI DI LUCCA.