Living on the Italian coast is a dream come true for many people, and there’s nowhere better to do it than in this exclusive, luxury beach-front villa for sale ideally situated in the renowned coastal town of Ronchi along the Tuscan Riviera, just 5 km away from Forte dei Marmi.
This magnificent Tuscan villa benefits from views across the golden, sandy beaches and the sea only 20 metres away. Surrounded by 1 hectare of landscaped gardens with a swimming pool, Villa Lavinia is considered one of the most exquisite villas in the area.
Villa Lavinia, built in 1923, was fully and tastefully restored in 2008 with great attention to detail by its current owners, who maintained the property’s original features and character, including ancient floors and frescoes on the ceilings, with the help of modern-day techniques which make this property a perfect combination of old traditional style and contemporary comfort.
The villa provides 1,000 m2 (10,764 sq ft) of living space arranged over three levels. The ground floor features a magnificent entrance-hall with a wonderful white marble staircase, double living room, dining room with original open fireplace, large kitchen, two bathrooms, en-suite double bedroom and a utility room. The living area has doors which open on to the loggia and terraces with views across the landscaped gardens planted with beautiful flowers, perfect for "al fresco" dining with family and friends.
Also on this level is a self-contained studio-apartment for staff or guests, which includes a kitchen, double bedroom and bathroom. The sleeping area of the main property is on the first floor and consists of six double bedrooms, five bathrooms, a large study/office and a spacious, sunny terrace with spectacular sea views. There are more facilities on the top floor and in the basement of the house, with more bedrooms, utility rooms, storerooms, a large laundry room and the boiler room. Outside, there is a big covered parking area with room to park 8 cars, a tennis court and a large swimming pool with dressing room with shower amenities.
The entire property has heating and cooling systems, wiring with home automation domotic system, video surveillance alarm system, outdoor lighting and irrigation system, and a motor-powered (chlorine-ozone) swimming pool covering system. All in all, this luxurious, old villa located in Ronchi, the most prestigious area of Marina di Massa, has just the right blend of traditional features and mod cons to suit all tastes.
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