Description

A brilliant blend of country house style and charm, Villa Massarosa sits amid broad lawns and natural gardens, just 5km from the vibrant resort of Viareggio and 7km from the beach. Medieval Lucca makes a magical change of scene and tempo, 25km away, and cook service could be added here for truly lazy days. The villa itself encourages a relaxed lifestyle with a large and lovely swimming pool, a poolside gazebo forming an al fresco sitting room, a covered dining terrace with a pair of Balinese-style day beds, and a barbecue and pizza oven for leisurely lunches outdoors. Within the house, a sunny and spacious sitting room has ample sofas and easy chairs, and French windows on to the terrace; the well-equipped kitchen incorporates a convivial dining area, and air conditioning is available in the five bedrooms. The villa is replete with phone, WiFi, iPod dock and satellite TV, and an unusual additional feature occupies the lower ground floor, where a very stylised, rug-strewn room focuses on a Jacuzzi and steam bath.

Features

Ground floor

Sitting room opening onto terrace
Double bedroom with shower room en suite opening to garden
Kitchen with dining area

First floor

Bathroom
Double bedroom with shower room en suite
Twin bedroom
Double bedroom
Master double bedroom with bathroom en suite and separate shower

Lower ground floor

Large room with Jacuzzi & steam bath (usage is an extra cost, payable locally of approx €100 per day/€500 per week)
Shower room
Laundry room

Facilities

Children's facilities

Cot and highchair

Cooking outdoors

Built-in barbecue
Pizza oven

Entertainment

Italian SKY TV
WiFi
DVD Player
Stereo
CD player
iPod dock

Keeping cool

Air conditioning (bedrooms only €250 per week, payable locally

Kitchen essentials

Fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
Microwave
Hob
Oven

Private pool

14m x 6m
1.3m x 2.2m deep
Built-in steps
Gated
Outdoor shower
Pool towels
The pool is open from end of May until the end of September

Villa essentials

Washing Machine
Iron & Ironing Board
Safe
Heating
Fax
Heating
Fax