Palazzo Elisa, Historic district of Lucca

Details

Type:
Villas
Area:
Lucca
Bedrooms:
5
Bathrooms:
5

Features

  • Air Conditioned
  • Central Music System
  • Daily Cleaning Service
  • Dishwasher
  • English Speaking Concierge
  • Full Staff
  • Hair dryers in every bedroom
  • Satellite TV
  • Washer and Dryer
  • Wifi Internet

Property Description

TuscanDream is proud to present our first villa located within the center of a major city the extraordinary Palazzo Elisa located in the historic district of Lucca. This elegant 16th century staffed aristocratic five bedroom partially air conditioned palace harkens back to a land of yesteryear where beauty and elegance were paramount and defined graceful living and is only a two minute walk from Lucca’s main square.

This restored palace once belonged to the wealthiest family in Lucca and its splendor is always in evidence, with gorgeous frescoes, impeccable antique furnishings and master craftsman architecture making it unique amongst all the properties we have seen.  The elegance and charm of the palace were such that Napoleon spent a week as its honored guest in the fabulous master bedroom known as the “Chapel”

Your first step is into a luminous and spacious main sitting room. The grand ceilings, the columns and the walls are elegantly decorated with beautifully restored frescoes, and the room has a satellite television and DVD. Next comes the formal dining room consisting of an oval crystal table seating twelve people, with dressed chairs in Pompeian red. The table linen is of the highest quality from Pratesi and Chinas. Then one goes into the fully equipped Tuscan kitchen, with an incredible domed bricked ceiling and a quaint breakfast table. Of course if you want a more modern kitchen you have two others to choose from at Palazzo Elisa, including an extremely modern kitchen in pale cream, which has all the modern convenience. There are two additional sitting rooms with heavily polished parquet floors where one can relax with a good book, or just stare off into space marveling at their good fortune for being here! Then one comes to the first of the bedrooms. With a beamed ceiling this luminous room has a king size bed and its own large en suite bathroom with a terracotta floor. The bed linens are of the highest quality Pratesi linens. The second bedroom is done in creamy colors and features a king size bed and parquet floors. The en suite bathroom is done in marble and features a tub, shower and a large antique mirror. The third bedroom has two twin beds with its own en suite bathroom. The fourth bedroom has a king bed and is somewhat larger. A French draped window adds a sophisticated touch to the already opulent atmosphere, and of course there is an en suite marble bathroom. The last bedroom is our favourite. Originally the room was the ancient private chapel of Palazzo Elisa evidenced by the religious themed ceiling frescoes. The large empire style sleigh bed has red drapery on a side surmounted by a golden crown. This bedroom has a beautiful mezzanine floor suitable for a crib if needed. The en suite bathroom reflects the same majesty of the bedroom with marble decorations around the tub and basin. A large beautiful antique mirror enriches this private ambience.

Guests enter Palazzo Elisa through a charming courtyard. The easy grace of the inner Italian garden is provided by a number of terracotta pots filled with orange and lemon trees laden with fruit.

  • Lucca – You’re already here!
  • Viareggio – 19 Kilometers
  • Forte dei Marmi – 22 Kilometers
  • Pisa – 36 Kilometers!
  • Florence – 47 Kilometers
  • Cinque Terre – 56 Kilometers
  • Siena – 80 Kilometers
  • Venice – 256 Kilometers
  • Rome – 272 Kilometers
  • Milan – 304 Kilometers
  • Easter, Christmas, New Years and 25 April  – 3,250 Euros per week
  • Summer Festival (July) & October Comics Festival  – 3,850 Euros per week
  • September – 3,600 Euros per week

Included in the rental are heating and air conditioning, electricity, water, gas, Linen change on Saturday and Wednesday, chef to prepare continental breakfast daily, Chef to prepare one meal per day (Lunch or dinner – 6 days a week), daily maid service.

Palazzo Elisa rents exclusively on a weekly basis from Saturday to Saturday

  • Chef Service – 250 Euros per day
  • Chauffeur Service
  • Car Rental
  • Wine and olive oil tasting tours
  • Babysitting
  • Laundry Service
  • Masseuse and beauty treatments
  • Wedding Planning Service