Set high in the idyllic landscape of the hills north west of Lucca, this patrician country house dating back to the 1700's was once the hunting lodge of the aristocratic Spada family. Elegantly spread out over two floors the villa is grouped around an imposing central drawing room on the ground floor and surrounded by an extensive and enchanting well kept garden terraced on three levels.

Stone lions guard the tall villa gates and the gardens are shaded by a centuries old lime tree which is sufficiently magnificent to be famous throughout the region.



On the ground floor, French windows lead out from the sitting room to a terrace with table and chairs which overlooks a small walled-in formal garden and the panorama beyond.

The pool is only accessible through a gate which can be closed in order to guarantee the safety of small children.
		Life at Villa Spada is alternated by sightseeing, lazy hours in the house and garden with lunches under the pergola next to the pool and day long excusions to the sea.
On the ground floor, French windows lead out from the drawing room onto a terrace with tables and chairs overlooking a small walled formal garden with a view over the hills of Lucca beyond. A few steps lead down to an extensive lawned terrace and the swimming pool rimmed with borders of old roses, irises and hydrangea bushes. Lawns also lead up to the entrance of the villa framed by cypress trees, hibiscus and lemon trees in terracotta vases and the age-old spreading lime tree. The kitchen is fully equipped and there are five spacious bedrooms all of which have a splendid view. They have been decorated in an elegant country house style with pastel washed walls, wooden bedsteads, as well as paintings and other antiques belonging to the family. Closest shopping is in the village of Valpromaro, 4,5 kms. away.		Garden: Swimming pool 12 x 6 m Pergola with table and chairs next to the pool Terrace with table and chairs off the main living room Small formal walled in garden at the back of the house Large lawn in front of the house. Staff: A maid comes in 3 hours per day 5 days a week (from Monday to Friday). More household help is available at Euro 10 per hour. Gardner Inclusive: Telephone, fax, washing machine, dishwasher, large fridge and large freezer, iron and ironing board, CD-stereo, TV with DVD player and a hair dryer. Upon request: Central heating, an arrival dinner, a first grocery shopping, more household help, a cook, baby cot, high chair

Ground floor:
entrance hall
sitting room with French windows to the terrace
smaller sitting room with fireplace
TV room
dining room
kitchen
cloakroom

First floor:
1 double bedroom with bathroom en-suite
1 twin/double bedroom with bathroom en-suite
1 double bedroom
2 singles
2 further bathrooms
Laundry
(1 further twin is possible)