Villa rental near Lucca in Tuscany

Residence Michele is actually half of Casa Segromigno, a lovely old villa in the countryside just outside Lucca. It\'s been fully renovated with all the modern conveniences, including air conditioning throughout. The traditional two story house is very large, and has been divided into two separate apartments (see Residence Ada) or can be rented in its entirity (see Casa Segromigno). Built on a slope, it looks out on a beautiful panorama of woodlands, a lovely and large swimming pool, as well as the garden with BBQ, tables, chairs, sun umbrella, and a patio for al fresco dining. Within easy walking (just 1 km) is the small village of Segromigno where you will find a post office, bank, pharmacy, grocery shops, restaurants and bars. The city of Lucca, just 8 kms away, has a rich history and attracts tourists from around the world. The three mile series of ramparts, complete with eleven bastions and four gateways was erected around the city for protection in the 16th and 17th centuries. This wonderful city offers a beautiful cathedral, antique market, shops, restaurants, and many piazzas. For the energetic a brisk walk around the wall is a fun way to spend a day.Residence Michele is part of a very large fully restored farmhouse nestled in the hills just outside the tiny village of Segromigno and just 8 kms from the famous town of Lucca. The house has been divided into two separate halves (Residences Ada and Michele). Residence Michele is on two levels. On the ground floor is a lovely living room with comfortable furnishings and satellite television, a fully equipped kitchen with fireplace, stove, refrigerator / freezer, cell phone, and dishwasher, and a dining room that opens onto the front terrace and garden, and 1 bathroom with shower. Upstairs you find five queen bedrooms (can be made into twins) and four bathrooms. Each bedroom is equipped with satellite television. This house has air conditioning throughout, which is very hard to find. The shared pool is large and equipped with garden furniture, sun umbrellas, sun beds and deck chairs. In a separate little house in the garden is a small laundry with washing machine, iron, and ironing board.