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THE ONLY HOUSE IN THE WORLD WITH OPENABLE ROOF. Villa and Guest House with Pool
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6 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 12450 sq m
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Lucca Province, LU
- Piazza Napoleone16 min drive
- Piazza dell'Anfiteatro17 min drive
- Guinigi Tower18 min drive
- Lucca (LCV)22 min drive
Rooms & beds
6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Guest House Bedroom 4
1 Queen Bed
Guest House Bedroom 5
1 Queen Bed
Guest House Bedroom 6
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon
Sitting Room
1 Double Futon
5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Bathtub · Toilet
Bathroom 4
Toilet
Bathroom 5
Toilet · Shower only
Guest House Bathroom 6
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area
About this property
THE ONLY HOUSE IN THE WORLD WITH OPENABLE ROOF. Villa and Guest House with Pool
Artistic inspiration brings to life a unique creation known as VILLA FARFALLA.
The Villa, the guest house and the Pool are real jewels of contemporary architecture and technology immersed in the Tuscan nature. This extraordinary property is located in the first hills around Lucca. The panoramic view from the Villa is extraordinary. You can perceive the entire city of Lucca and its walls. The property consists of the main villa and the guesthouse in 10 hectares of olive groves and woods located on the nearest Lucca hills, 200 meters above the city, just at 10 minutes. An helicopter landing area is also available upon request on the property.
The Architecture of the two constructions is very bright and transparent. It is thought in total harmony with nature which is omnipresent. Another feature, the iron shutters that shade in summer and catch the light deeply in winter.
The interior is organized around a spectacular staircase represented as a red dazzling evening dress. Rock of white marble is present in the house and appears on the three floors. 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 both properties.
The pool is overflowing, it has an area of 70 square meters, is 26 meters long and has a depth of 1.20 meters . It includes an area of 16 meters in length for swimming, another larger area for playing and a Jacuzzi area. At any point in the pool, as well as from its terrace you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the city of Lucca.
If arriving by car, it is suggested to drive or to inform the driver of the vehicle that the vehicle itself should be within 2 meters in width to be able to pass through a straightaway (20 meters in length) in the road before reaching the property.
The Villa, the guest house and the Pool are real jewels of contemporary architecture and technology immersed in the Tuscan nature. This extraordinary property is located in the first hills around Lucca. The panoramic view from the Villa is extraordinary. You can perceive the entire city of Lucca and its walls. The property consists of the main villa and the guesthouse in 10 hectares of olive groves and woods located on the nearest Lucca hills, 200 meters above the city, just at 10 minutes. An helicopter landing area is also available upon request on the property.
The Architecture of the two constructions is very bright and transparent. It is thought in total harmony with nature which is omnipresent. Another feature, the iron shutters that shade in summer and catch the light deeply in winter.
The interior is organized around a spectacular staircase represented as a red dazzling evening dress. Rock of white marble is present in the house and appears on the three floors. 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 both properties.
The pool is overflowing, it has an area of 70 square meters, is 26 meters long and has a depth of 1.20 meters . It includes an area of 16 meters in length for swimming, another larger area for playing and a Jacuzzi area. At any point in the pool, as well as from its terrace you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the city of Lucca.
If arriving by car, it is suggested to drive or to inform the driver of the vehicle that the vehicle itself should be within 2 meters in width to be able to pass through a straightaway (20 meters in length) in the road before reaching the property.
Property manager
VILLA FARFALLA
Languages
English, Italian
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Amenities
Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
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House Rules
Check in after 5:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 3–17
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 10 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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 family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15
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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
We should mention
All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed USD 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Lucca
Located in Lucca, this villa is in the mountains. Museum of Comics and Imagery and Puccini Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Bagni di Pisa Spa and Tenuta del Buonamico. Travelling with kids? Consider Lucca Botanical Gardens and Orto Botanico di Pisa. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Lucca Province, LU
What's nearby
- Walls of Lucca - 11 min drive - 6.3 km
- Piazza Napoleone - 16 min drive - 7.9 km
- Cathedral of St Martin - 17 min drive - 7.4 km
- Piazza dell'Anfiteatro - 17 min drive - 7.6 km
- Guinigi Tower - 18 min drive - 7.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 13 min drive
- La Bersagliera - 15 min drive
- Hotel Villa Cheli - 14 min drive
- Ristorante Giapponese Kinki Sushi - 14 min drive
- Da Ildo - 13 min drive
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About the host
Hosted by VILLA FARFALLA

This dream place is a laboratory, a place of experimentation and meditation designed by the owners, both architects, artist and designer for the most famous Italian Companies.
Why they chose this property
The Villa, the guest house and the Pool are real jewels of contemporary architecture and technology immersed in the Tuscan nature. Both buildings are clinging on a hill of white marble like the one of Carrara located nearby, which internally has been exposed on three levels.
What makes this property unique
The Hydraulic roof
The two wings of the roof of the villa open at a 30 ° angle like the wings of a butterfly. The two wings totaling 110 square meters open with 6 hydraulic pistons. This is the first house in the world with a hydraulic roof. This allows natural ventilation to cool the house and brings to the villa a very unique magic sensation of literally sleeping under the stars.
Ecological Architecture
The villa has been awarded one of the most ecological and exceptional homes in Italy by TV channel "National Geographic" on the show "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.
The pool
The two wings of the roof of the villa open at a 30 ° angle like the wings of a butterfly. The two wings totaling 110 square meters open with 6 hydraulic pistons. This is the first house in the world with a hydraulic roof. This allows natural ventilation to cool the house and brings to the villa a very unique magic sensation of literally sleeping under the stars.
Ecological Architecture
The villa has been awarded one of the most ecological and exceptional homes in Italy by TV channel "National Geographic" on the show "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.
The pool
Languages:
English, Italian
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