andlta href="http://www.traveltuscany.net/property_detail.php?idunit=1713"andgtLuxury holiday villa in Tuscanyandlt/aandgt on the hills of Lucca, Italy for large groups. Villa Jasmine sits on 50 acres of pine forests and olive groves the foot of the Zano mountain, only a short distance from Lucca, Tuscany. This luxury villa originates back to the 15th century, but through the years has been renovated in that now it actually resembles that of an early 19th century villa. The main facade looks north, which has a large door with architrave and stone frames. The south side of the holiday villa offers a similar entrance amidst the pond, flowerbeds, rose gardens, paths and pergolas. The beautiful luxury villa has been restored and modernized with great care and offers an ideal location for any event. It sleeps 22 persons in 11 double bedrooms 10 of which feature ensuite bathrooms. There are 5 large reception rooms including a a TV room, a drawing room, a library and 2 dining rooms. The formal drawing room has a marble fireplace, grand piano and overlooks the lemon garden with the Apuan Alps in the distance. The library offers bridge tables and internet access. The family dining room overlooks the camellia garden and has the original frescoes throughout and a working a fireplace. The formal dining room is elegantly decorated and sits 24 persons. There are two kitchens in the villa. The main kitchen is beautifully decorated and fully equipped. There is a game room with a billiards table. The large estate sits amidst the various trees nestled in the serenity of the Tuscan hills. There is a children's shallow at one end of the pool. The dining table sits near the pool and seats 24 for enjoying lunches or dinners ' al fresco ' . The estate tennis court has greenest artificial grass and retractable lighting and sits at the foot of the olive grove. The estate also includes other buildings such as the Limonaia, the building where the lemon trees were traditionally stored each winter, the " Annunziata Chapel " , now segregated for Anglican wedding ceremonies, which is of historic and artistic interest and the Stables (Coach House) where our wine cellar and wine tasting room is located. The Coach House will sleep an additional 6 persons at an extra cost. There is also a small one bedroom house(2 adults + 2 kids) at extra cost with private garden if more accommodation is required. With all its elegance and all Villa Jasmine has to offer, it is also conveniently located to see all the sites of Tuscany. Spend the day relaxing on the beach of the Versilian Coast. Visit Florence with all its splendors. Tour the famous medieval-walled city of Lucca. After passing the day viewing all the local historical and cultural delights, return to the country atmosphere of Villa Jasmine. This villa can also be rented for Weddings.

Facilities

Babysitter

Barbecue

Bicycles nearby

Breakfast

Clothes dryer

Cook

Dishwasher

DVD

Fax

Fireplace

Garden

Hair dryer

Heating

Horse riding nearby

Hot Springs nearby

Internet

Jacuzzi

Laundry

Library

Local markets

Maid service

Microwave Oven

Parking

PC

Private pool

Refrigerator

Restaurant nearby

Room service

Satellite Connection

Skiing nearby

Stereo

Telephone

Tennis Court nearby

Tennis Court On Estate

TV

VCR

View

Washing Machine

Wine tasting On Estate