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Casa Lucchese is a spacious Sicilian Country house located at a Beautiful and breath taking rural location, approx 3 miles out of town, 6 Miles from the best sandy beaches. The only access is a scenic private dirt driveway less than 1 mile long worth every moment! The property covers an area of perhaps 10 acres all told and is surrounded by hundred hectares of olive groves and has sweeping views of the Sicilian Hinterland. The area is extremely quiet and peaceful with stunning views of rolling countryside, remote enough that you rarely hear any noise but the sounds of the birds chattering. There are excellent walking opportunities in the hilly countryside (by the way, there are almost no fences here and the farmers encourage you to go where you like). Casa Lucchese (240 sq. Mt on two stories) is arranged with the living quarters downstairs + one double bedroom and the other bedrooms upstairs. The property sleeps eight people and can be taken by parties of up to ten plus a collapsible cot making 11. The floors are tiled and big, handsome wooden doors with attractive door-knockers and above the traditional Italian wooden beamed ceilings. On the ground floor the main entrance of the house takes you directly into the open-plan living/dining area with stone fireplace, very comfortably furnished with rustic furniture and two large leather sofas. Central heating and air conditioner in the studio upstairs. To the left is a large dining room with a wooden table that comfortably seats eight and a well designed and fully equipped kitchen stocked with pots, pans, cutlery, glassware, coffee-pot, food processor and dishes also cheese graters, colanders, serving platters, salad bowls etc. Refrigerator with freezer, microwave, toaster, coffee maker, a gas stove with an electric oven and an adequate sink with a second dining table. The property is fully equipped for comfortable self catering, an excellent caliber of housekeeping (including linen, towels and blankets) is provided. Sat. TV, radio/cassette and CD Player. Computer with free DSL Internet access (wi-fi). Electronic keyboard (Yamaha). A lobby takes you to a bathroom with shower, washing machine (clothes are line dried, of course) and ironing board.
The downstairs area opens into the furnished sheltered terrace with its stunning view over the small medieval Baglio di Lucchese.
The upstairs: under a sloping roof with exposed beams and floor boards. A flight of steps takes you on to a large landing converted in to a spacious study furnished with shelves. 2 double bedrooms with beautiful view over the valley below. 1 triple bedroom (3 single beds). A small lobby leads you to the bathroom (with tub). The property is provided with standing fans. |
