Handsome estate with stunning views

Elegant villa in romantic rural Tuscany with breath-taking views. Perfectly positioned on the spur of a mountain overlooking the plain of Lucca and set among olive groves, this 16th-century villa enjoys stunning views in all directions. Set in 80 of olive terraces, gardens and woods and with a freshwater spring, the views are exceptional, even by Italian standards. Villa Berti is a house of rare charm and tranquilty with a swimming pool, games room (pool/snooker, table-football and darts) and a cinema room. The villa sleeps ten guests. Families are very welcome and children are well provided for. The villa has been restored with integrity and authenticity, making the most of its high chestnut-beamed ceilings, and numerous double windows. and throughout there is relaxed refinement. Air conditioning is provided in the bedrooms and the ancient thick walls ensure a cool interior even in the height of summer, A terracotta-tiled terrace, lined with lemon trees, leads onto a shaded pergola with a large travertine table and wrought-iron chairs. In summer this is, in effect, an outdoor living and dining room. The swimming pool, with a shallow end for the little ones, is set just below the villa on a separate, deep terrace. Sheltered and with all-day sun, and sweeping views of the valley. A second pergola and other seating areas provide shade and repose for those who prefer alternative garden views.