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VILLA DI VORNO - AN ITALIAN VILLA RENTAL JUST 10 MINUTES SOUTH OF LUCCA, TUSCANY

This ancient casale, originally used partially as a mill for the family and the few inhabitats of the village, and in part as a farmhouse, has been beautifully restored. It has no architectural pretences, is of simple lines, and the materials used in construction are those of the time: stones, hand-made bricks, timber beamed ceilings, terracotta floors. As was customary, the ground floor was used to house animals and the farm workers slept upstairs.

The spirit of this place, near a small village just outside Lucca, lies in its absolute simplicity and today, even if the mill wheel no longer turns, the timeless ancient atmosphere and flavours are present. Quiet, silence and serenity is the philosophy of life offered here, as Villa di Vorno is brought back to life for your enjoyment. Here in the warm golden afternoons you can breathe these simple values of the past. Today the rooms of the old mill have become intimate and luxurious living rooms, full of warmth and welcome: the old stable on the ground floor is now the dining room where you can admire the vaulted ceilng, the stonework and other traditional workmanship.

The large kitchen, the entry hall with its big window onto the garden, the study and a powder room continue in the same rustic but elegant style. Not to forget the two stone fireplaces, once so indispensable, which still revive warmth and memories of family gatherings, old stories and friendly conversations�

ACCOMMODATION DETAILS

On the upper floor are five double bedrooms, each with private bathroom. Three rooms face north, with views to the hills and the valley, and two look southwards over the brook and the garden. Of the five bedrooms, one is a large master suite with sitting room.

Furnishings have been carefully and patiently selected during the work of restoration to provide the utmost in comfort and luxury, with period furniture and splendid decorative objects. Nothing has been left to chance. Bathrooms are luxurious, fittes with tubs and showers. The spacious garden is filled with potted lemons, olive trees, pines, camelias, wisteria, roses, lavender, rosemary and fruit trees, all forming a splendid backdrop to the swimming pool. Enjoy conversations under the gazebo, relaxation by the pool or under the natural pergola of the wisteria, or dining al fresco in the spot of your choice.

GROUND FLOOR:

Dining room, family dining and TV room, office, kitchen and laundry.

FIRST FLOOR:

Three double bedrooms with bathrooms en suite, one master double bedroom with bathroom en suite and one suite double bedroom with bathroom en suite.

FACILITIES AND SERVICES:

Daily breakfast, air conditioning, central heating, computer and internet, telephone and fax (computerised billing), sound system with rediffusion, satellite television and alarm system.

Via Curtatone e Montanara 14, 50053 Empoli, Florence, Italy