Description The Fabled Fresco: Lucca

Nestled in the hills above Lucca, at the foot of Mount Pisano, this 19th-century villa is built for gatherings on a grand scale. Twelve frescoed bedrooms, a banquet hall, a billiard room, and a shaded loggia give even large groups room to breathe – and to spread out properly. Evenings tend to settle around the alfresco dining terrace or inside the grand salon for drinks, while the walled garden pool is hard to leave once you've found it. Views from the terraces sweep across the Lucchese plain to the Nottolini Aqueduct, with Lucca's medieval streets just 4 miles away.

Home truths:
* While the bathrooms aren't photographed, expect the style and quality to be consistent with the rest of the home.
* Well-behaved pets welcome to accompany you during your stay.
* The swimming pool isn't fenced.
* For those with reduced mobility, there's a ground floor bedroom and bathroom here.