Location and Surrounding Area. Villa Allegra is situated in an quiet, residential neighbourhood with wide, leafy-green streets, which are ideal for getting around by bicycle. The property is indeed perfectly located for cyclists as it is only 800 m from the exclusive beach area of La Roma Imperiale and 10 minutes by bike from the centre of Forte dei Marmi.
Forte dei Marmi is an upmarket seaside resort full of designer shops and exclusive restaurants and the gently-sloping, sandy shelf makes the beaches safe for small children. The area is most famous for its fine food and wine that are coupled with the attractions of the Versilia coastline and its fashionable resorts and celebrity beach clubs. Viareggio is another popular seaside town, which offers stunning architecture and is home to the famous carnival parade and a whole host of summer events such as the Puccini Festival, the Jazz Festival as well as various theatre productions. Nearby Pietrasanta is known locally as “Little Athens” and houses numerous art galleries that bring art collectors and enthusiasts flocking from all over the world.
Lucca, Pisa and Florence are easily reached by either train or car. Lucca has often been voted one of the world's most desirable cities to live in or visit. It is perhaps most famous for it's thick, 16th century ramparts which encircle the city and were restored in the 19th century to create a wide, tree-lined walkway. You can walk or cycle on top of the whole length of the walls and marvel down at the wonders of the town within. There are pretty cobbled streets, ancient piazzas, gorgeous churches, glorious renaissance buildings, markets and countless local restaurants, bars and trattorias. Lucca was the birthplace of the Italian opera maestro, Giacomo Puccini and the town often hosts international opera as well as classical music events and rock concerts.
Pisa is best-known for its leaning tower in Piazza dei Miracoli but the city is also home to a multitude of beautiful churches, historical buildings, bridges and medieval palaces. Once you have photographed yourself in various amusing poses by the famous bell tower, take a wander around the 11th century Romanesque-Pisan cathedral, along the banks of the River Arno and then stop for a traditional cecina, a flat bread made from chick pea flour and stuffed all sorts of wonderful delicacies.
Villa Allegra is only a couple of minutes from the centre of Forte dei Marmi, 15 minutes from Pietrasanta, 20 minutes from Viareggio, about half an hour from Lucca and Pisa and an hour and a half from Florence. Pisa is the nearest international airport and it is only half an hour away.
The Property. Villa Allegra is a designer's dream of wide, open spaces and light-filled rooms spread over three floors. The clean, monochromatic effect is offset by colourful accent pieces, which gives a marvellous sense of light and space. The villa sleeps up to 12 guests in six gorgeous bedrooms, each with a spacious, private bathroom featuring walk-in showers, heated towel rails and finished in high-quality marble. One of the bedrooms is on the lower floor, another on the ground floor and the remaining four are on the top floor. The ground floor is a superb open-plan space featuring a contemporary spiral staircase with accented lighting and glass treads. The staircase connects all three floors. There are various sitting areas and a fireplace for cozy evenings at home enjoying fine wine and conversation. There is a dining room and the sleek, modern kitchen has everything you might need for rustling up some authentic meals. You can also choose to eat your meals al fresco on the patio outside. A studio space with a designer sofa and TV completes the ground floor.
The lower floor is given over to fun and sensual pleasure. You'll find a superb home cinema with a state-of-the-art projector, sound system and comfortable seating for 12 people. There is also a gym with running machine, weights, bench and bike plus a spa area for revelling and relaxation. The spa offers a sauna with chromotherapy features, a hydromassage pool and a mini-swimming pool. There is also a service kitchen on the lower floor plus the laundry facilities.
Most of your daytime will probably be spent either splashing in the large swimming pool or sunning yourself on the fully-furnished poolside deck. The gardens are immaculate and the colourful flower beds complete a perfect holiday home.
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