Description in Detail
Villa Borghese is a noble estate dating back to the 18th and 19th centuries. Located on a prestigious hilltop near Lucca, is surrounded by 6 hectares of land including olive groves, woodlands, and a beautiful Italian garden.
The property is composed of the main villa and four annexes measuring approximately 2,000 m2.
Main Villa:
The three-story villa of approximately 1,200 m2 and recently underwent a five-year restoration so as to preserve its historical beauty and maintain original features. It is therefore divided:
- The ground floor includes a beautiful dining room, a kitchen, a small chapel, a library room, a laundry area, three bathrooms, and a winter garden which is still decorated with the original colored mirrors on the ceiling and large windows creating a luminous environment.
- The first floor offers a living/dining area, four double bedrooms, and four bathrooms.
- The second floor accommodates a living/dining area, a gym, a dressing room, three bedrooms, and three bathrooms.
Annex Buildings:
The first annex is a two-story building that measures 600 m2.
The second annex is a one-floor building and measures 100 m2.
The third annex develops on two levels and measures 80 m2.
The fourth annex/limonaia measures 50 m2.
The villa was the residence of an important politician during World War II.
The renovation was completed while maintaining the characteristics of the period. The furniture was meticulously chosen and purchased to recreate the atmosphere of the time.
Living in the house is a bit like taking a journey back in time, despite its size the distribution of space makes it a very pleasant and easy home to live in.
Current State and Condition
The villa is in excellent condition, whereas the annexes require restoration works.
Land Registry Details
The property is in good standing and in compliance with local building and zoning regulations.
The property is owned by a company, the purchase is also possible through the acquisition of the company shares, which would provide significant savings in purchase taxes or follow the standard procedure of asset purchase and be subject to purchase taxes.
Potential Uses
The property can be a nice primary or vacation/second home as it is located close to Lucca city centre. The communication roads are also easily accessible.
