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World's Unique property with openable roof

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6175 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Pool

Explore the area

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Lucca - Pozzuolo, Tuscany
  • Walls of Lucca
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Piazza Napoleone
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Piazza dell'Anfiteatro
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Pisa (PSA-Galileo Galilei)
    ‪32 min drive‬

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About the area

Lucca

In Lucca .Within 6 miles (10 km) of this Lucca vacation home, you'll find Porta Sant'Anna and Museum of Comics and Imagery. Piazza San Michele and Walls of Lucca are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Walls of Lucca - 14 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Piazza Napoleone - 15 min drive - 5.4 km
  • City Wall - 16 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Piazza dell'Anfiteatro - 17 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Guinigi Tower - 17 min drive - 6.5 km

Getting around

  • Lucca Station - 15 min drive
  • Galileo Galilei Airport (PSA) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Leos Pizzeria - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Pizzeria Zio Jo - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪La Bersagliera - ‬15 min drive
  • Villa San Michele

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

World's Unique property with openable roof

Description
This exceptional villa with openable roof is located in an exceptional and secluded property of 10 hectares of olive groves and woods on the nearest hills of Lucca, 10 minutes from its historic centre, 200 meters above the city. It is built of white marble against a white marble hillside. The ubiquitous panoramic view is everywhere simply extraordinary even from the pool, its gazebo and terraces. It is a jewel of contemporary architecture and technology immersed in Tuscan nature

The interior
The Architecture is very bright and transparent. It is thought in total harmony with nature which is omnipresent. The interior is organized around a spectacular staircase represented as a yellow dazzling evening dress. Architecture, furniture, lamps, sculptures, almost everything has been conceived, designed and custom made for the villa by their owners. Sculptures from the wife are exposed inside and outside.

Villetta Farfallina is laid out over three floors and is composed of a fully-equipped open-style kitchen, Living and dining room area on the main floor, two bedrooms and bathroom on the lower level and a master suite with bathroom and sitting room on the upper level.

The Hydraulic roof
The two wings of the roof open at a 30° angle like the wings of a butterfly. The two wings totalling 60 square meters open with 4 hydraulic pistons. This allows natural ventilation to cool the house and brings to the villa a very unique magic sensation of literally sleeping under the stars.

The external side
The Villa offers three private terraces plus the pool terrace, all where you can enjoy at night a splendid view of the lights of the city of Lucca and its surroundings. The first on the main level has a dining table and barbecue to enjoy outdoor dining, another with an outdoor heated and illuminated pool, then there is a further terrace and private garden with gazebo and deck chairs. All for the exclusive use of the guests of the Villa.

The swimming pool
Guests staying at Villetta Farfallina share only the swimming pool with the owner. Usually, the owners do not use the pool while the guests use it. The pool is overflowing, has an area of 70 square meters, is 26 meters long and has a depth of 1.20 meters. It includes an area for swimming, another larger area for playing, and a Jacuzzi area. At any point of the pool, as well as from its terrace you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the city of Lucca.
The whole property consists of two constructions, both with openable roofs. This dream place is a laboratory, designed by the owners, who are famous architects, artist and designer. The property has been awarded one of the most ecological and exceptional homes in Italy by TV channel "National Geographic" in "Case piu verde d'Italia, It also won the Architectural award “EXPO STONE AWARD 2015” together with the “Freedom tower world trade center” in New York and the “Bridge tower” in London.

Surruondings
The place is ideal for long excursions. From the hill behind the house you can admire the plain of Pisa, Livorno, as well as Elba Islands and Corsica by good weather.

Access
A car is essential and ample parking is available. It is advisable to drive or inform the driver of the vehicle that the vehicle itself must be within 2 meters wide, if necessary, with closed mirrors for wide cars to be able to pass through a straight (20 meters long) in the street before reaching the property.

Property manager

Tanya Pacini

Languages

English, Italian

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Massage
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limo/town car service
  • Car available
  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 22 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,884 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1:30 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 22 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 10
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Parties and events (including birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed USD 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

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World's Unique property with openable roof Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 1 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 1 reviews

4.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian R.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Ein Haus als Designobjekt

Für 1-2 Paare perfekt, ggf. mit Kindern (Durchgangszimmer!). Sehr schick und stylisch. Wie oft gehen mit „Style“ aber auch ein paar Probleme einher. Wir würden wiederkommen!
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2023