No matter what your ideal vacation looks like, the medieval city of Lucca and its surroundings offer many opportunities: if you like keeping up with your workout, the city’s 16th-century walls are a glorious backdrop for strolling, power-walking, jogging or cycling; for beach lovers, the coastal strip of Versilia is the place to be and is within a 30-minute drive; and for music aficionados, many classical and rock/pop music festivals are held here throughout the year. For these reasons and more, Lucca is becoming one of the elite summer destinations in Tuscany. Only a 10-minute drive away from the city sits Orfea, a superb luxury villa that dates back to the 15th century and is completely and painstakingly renovated to welcome you to the era of modern beauty and sublime elegance.

12 BEDROOMS/ 11 BATHROOMS
MAIN VILLA (6BD/5BTH – SLEEPS 12 + 2) – First floor:

• Master family suite with one king bedroom and one small twin bedroom, this suitable for kids. Shared en-suite bathroom with shower.
• King bedroom with king-size bed and mezzanine with two twin beds, en-suite bathroom with shower.
• King bedroom with en-suite bathroom with shower.
• King/twin bedroom with en-suite bathroom with shower.

Second Floor (only accessible by stairs):

• King bedroom with en-suite bathroom with tub and shower stall.

THE RED HOUSE (4 APARTMENTS – SLEEPS 12)

• A three-story annex is adjacent to the main villa (opposite side of The Pool House).
• Ground floor – Apartment 1 (1bd/1ba – sleeps 2):
• Large living room with sofa and satellite TV, eat-in kitchen. The living room opens onto the veranda, where breakfast and lunch can be enjoyed outdoors. A wood-burning pizza oven is also near the veranda.
• Large double bedroom and bathroom.

First Floor – Apartment 2 (2bd/2ba – sleeps 4):

• Spacious entrance, living room with sofa, eat-in kitchen with a romantic small terrace looking out onto the vineyard below.
• Double bedroom with en-suite bathroom;
• Twin bedroom with private bathroom.

Second Floor – Apartment 3 (2bd/2ba – sleeps 4):

• Spacious entrance, living room with sofa, eat-in kitchen with a view of the garden and the swimming pool.
• Double bedroom with en-suite bathroom;
• Twin bedroom with private bathroom.

Third Floor – Apartment 4 (1bd/1ba – sleeps 2):

• Spacious living room with sofa and Satellite TV, eat-in kitchen, a dressing room off the bathroom.
  Large twin bedroom.

All bedrooms are provided with A/C and all bathrooms are supplied with hair dryers.

LIVING SPACES
MAIN VILLA – Ground floor:
As soon as you enter the foyer, you will feel a special atmosphere that permeates the villa. The neutral and earth-toned colors used in the family room, such as golden yellow and terra cotta, typical of the Tuscan style, create an airy and fresh effect, while frescoed walls, a large fireplace serving as a focal point, and a beautiful crystal chandelier set the elegant tone of this comfortable room. The very generous formal dining room has seating for up to fifty people, and features lit china cabinets, a coffered ceiling, classic art on the walls, and tall arched French doors opening onto the garden – all elements working together to create the ultimate formal dining experience. The professional-grade kitchen boasts ample counter space for prepping meals, a gorgeous central stove, a vaulted ceiling, a large window and access to the garden. A lounge room with a large flat-screen satellite TV, a well-stocked library room, and a guest bathroom complete this floor.

First floor:
A traditional sitting room with a working fireplace and soft sofas serve as a nice spot for afternoon reading or cozy conversations.

Lower level:
A state-of-the-art private wellness area (2,100 sq ft) includes a Turkish bath, sauna, emotional shower, salt room and meditation room. Also on this floor is a stone cellar with a wine tasting room with a fireplace.

OUTDOOR FEATURES
The villa offers extensive manicured grounds including an Italian-style garden with a romantic pergola; an alfresco dining area for enjoying meals in the shade on a side of the villa; a private swimming pool with a whirlpool area; high-quality lounge furniture and shades on the sun deck; a children’s playground, an ideal place to let the kids in your group run off some steam; and a covered private parking area.

SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Many features make this property perfect for kids: the estate is gated and completely fenced; the swimming pool has a shallow side; there is a children’s playground; and the nearby, and mostly car-free, city of Lucca offers a wide range of things to see.