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Sleeps: 16Bedrooms: 8Bathrooms: 7
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An Era of Extravagence: Asciano
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Sitting between Pisa and Lucca, this beautiful villa was built back in the 15th century as a hunting lodge for the de Medici family and five centuries on, it still retains an air of opulence.
Given the sheer size, a tour around the home will take you a fair while, but it's necessary to see the grand architectural flourishes that abound, from marble staircases and the soaring cupola to the vaulted-ceiling ballroom complete with an impressive period fireplace. The interior design is similarly lavish, with chandeliers hanging from the ceilings, antique furnishings and a huge range of portraiture on the walls.
As this was a property built to facilitate the enjoyment of the great outdoors, that's still more than possible to do. A balcony offers superb views of the Tuscan countryside, as well as a certain leaning tower on especially clear days. There's sports equipment to use on the expansive grounds, as well as a swimming pool and an outdoor kitchen for whipping up something delicious after a dip.
The villa sits within the village of Asciano Pisano, which has everything from a bakery and a restaurant to the start of hiking routes around the surrounding mountains. Pisa is only ten minutes away in the car, while Spiaggia del Gombo only takes forty-five minutes' drive when you fancy a day at the beach.
Home truths:
*There's a lift in the house to reach each of the three levels
*There's plenty of room for parking on the premises
*It's possible to hold weddings or parties for special occasions here
*A cot, high chair, changing table and babysitter recommendations can be provided if required
*The piano in the living room is ornamental
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