Villa “Il Gelsomino”, S. Ilario Brancoli, Lucca, Tuscany, Italy Il Gelsomino is a large villa built in typical Tuscan style that dates back to the XVIII century and has been completely restored in 2004. Organized into 3 floors, it boasts a surface of 380 m2 and offers 6 large double bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, 2 living rooms, a completely equipped kitchen and a dining room. On the outside: a fascinating garden, a green paradise of 400 m2 with barbecue, armchairs, a big table and a charming view. The building and the garden overlook a sunny and quiet valley abounding in olive trees, vineyards and woods: the perfect beauty of Tuscan countryside. A private swimming-pool is available in the garden. Villa Il Gelsomino is situated in a strategic position in order to easily reach Tuscany’s most important cities: Lucca, Pisa and Florence. Moreover, in the nearby area one simply has to visit the beautiful historic villas: Villa Mansi, Villa Oliva, Villa Grabau, Villa Bernardini, Villa Torrigiani and Villa Reale. Wine, olive oil and food specialities are offered by oil mills, farms and wine producers. Spa and wellness treatments are presented at Montecatini Terme, in Monsummano natural cave and at Bagni di Lucca (holistic cures also available). Last but not least, the area’s tourist offer is also enriched by many typical restaurants and trattorie (Il Botteghino, Le Meraviglie, La Mora) and by sightseeing tours, discovering old but never forgotten trades amid fragments of art and history: life and culture in the ancient craftsmen’s’ studios inside medieval Tuscan villages. An excellent starting point for an intelligent tourism in the very best Tuscan and Italian centres: art, culture, food, wine, life-style are only a few kilometres away. Perfect for discovering the hidden beauties of Italy. Total capacity: 12-14 persons Location: Distance from the sea: 25 min Distance from skiing slopes: 50 min Distance from golf court: 20 min Distance from city centre: 10 min Configuration: 6 bedrooms, 2 salons, separate kitchen, separate dining room, 6 bathrooms, Terrace, Total inside surface: 380 m2, total Garden surface 400 m2 Beds : 2 double, 8+2 single, unifiable. Private facilities: Garden furniture, barbecue, table. Comfort: Phone, TV, Radio, CD Player, Phone, Heating, Barbeque Private swimming-pool in the garden Appliances: Coffee machine, Refrigerator, Cooking range, Oven, Dishwasher, Washing machine, Iron Restrictions: Pets allowed, No smoking Other notes: Fenced property