Tuscany - Butterfly House Villa

Considered one of the best architectural works in the world, Butterfly House Villa has won many awards and is the very first house in the world with a hydraulic roof. The two wings of the roof open at 30 degree angle like the wings of a butterfly.

Owned by architects, this modern 6-bedroom 4-bathroom dream home is nestled in the first hills of Lucca. Set in a 10 hectares estate of olive groves and woods, 200 meters above the city, the property boasts a panoramic view of the entire city of Lucca which is just a 10-minute drive from the villa. It consists of a main villa and a guest house. The entire villa can comfortably host a large group of up to 12 guests.

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. It also has terraces with endless view of the hills and the walls of Lucca.

The main structure consist 3 floors. 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 three floors. The entrance hall is located on the ground floor where you’ll also find a guest cloakroom.

The huge, sophisticated, and modern living room equipped with all contemporary furnishings is on the First Floor. This extremely spacious area also has the dining, kitchen, one of the bedrooms, and has an access to the pool terrace. The furniture found inside the house such as the sofas, the central table and the marble seats on the terrace, are all unique designer pieces of designer art. A huge flat-screen TV can also be found in the viewing area with elegant sofas.

On the second floor, you have the master bedroom with en suite bathroom complete with bath and shower, and amazing view of Lucca. Two other bedrooms with a shared bathroom can be found on this level, one of which has access to a terrace. A library/games room can also be converted to a bedroom with terrace access.

The guest room situated 40 meters from the main house has the other two bedrooms with shared bathroom. It also has access to the pool and a private terrace and overlooks the city of Lucca.

Outside, you have the gorgeous 26 x 5 swimming pool with hydro-massage area. You also have a ping pong table, BBQ area, and a heliport if needed. All parts of the villa have WIFI access as well. This sophisticated villa is conveniently close to Pisa, Forte dei Marmi beaches, Lucca & Florence.