A charming retreat in the Camellia Village

In the heart of the ancient village of Sant’Andrea di Compito, known as the “Village of Camellias”, stands a charming stone residence, skilfully restored in keeping with Tuscan architecture and able to combine traditional appeal with welcoming, functional interiors finished with meticulous attention to detail.

The property, extending over almost 500 sq m in total, comprises two adjoining units: a main section currently used for hospitality and a private residence. This particularly versatile layout is ideal both for continuing an already perfectly organised accommodation business and for housing a large family or creating an elegant home for guests and friends.

The main section is arranged over three levels. On the ground floor, the entrance leads into a spacious living area comprising two communicating reception rooms, one featuring a fireplace. Intimate and convivial, the rooms are characterised by exposed beams and terracotta infill tiles, terracotta floors and wooden furnishings. This is followed by a spacious eat-in kitchen designed to accommodate numerous guests. At the rear are a practical storage room, currently used as a laundry, and a cloakroom.

The first floor contains three bright bedrooms, each with a finely finished en-suite bathroom. One bedroom also features a private sitting room with fireplace, an intimate and atmospheric space that further enhances its character.

The second floor contains three further bedrooms, all with en-suite bathrooms. One stands out for its particularly generous size and layout over several rooms, taking on the character of a genuine private suite. All bedrooms are air-conditioned and enjoy excellent natural light through their numerous windows.

Adjacent to the accommodation section is the private residence, more intimate yet equally full of charm. The ground floor comprises a living area with kitchen, as well as a bedroom with en-suite bathroom. The upper floor houses a large double bedroom with an en-suite bathroom whose distinctive layout creates a more private area containing a convenient dressing space.

The interiors convey a warm and elegant atmosphere, featuring materials typical of local tradition: exposed beams and terracotta infill tiles, terracotta floors in the living areas, parquet flooring in the bedrooms, stone staircases and ceramic bathrooms, all tastefully finished and equipped with showers.

The two sections overlook a pleasant private courtyard, secluded and private, with vehicular access through a gate. The outdoor area is arranged with paths and stone-paved surfaces, lawns, olive trees and flowerbeds. A large shaded pergola creates an atmospheric convivial area, ideal for outdoor dining and moments of relaxation, while the view extends over the greenery of the surrounding hills. The property is completed by several small outbuildings at the rear of the courtyard.

A rare property in terms of size, charm and versatility: a residence with a strong Tuscan character, immersed in the authentic life of one of the most evocative villages in the Lucca countryside, naturally suited to hospitality and offering the possibility of living and working in the same place while retaining separate, independent spaces.