The gorgeous Villa Casone d’Arte, created by renown artist Murabito, is located 12 km from the beaches and 15 km from the glamorous town of Forte dei Marmi. In addition, there are numerous cultural and historic destinations, as well as world-class restaurants conveniently nearby. This classic artistic villa, with breathtaking views overlooking the sea and mountains, nestled in a large estate of olive groves and forests, offers privacy and tranquillity in the foothills of the Apuan Alps. The Villa Casone D’Arte, which dates from 820 CE, is centered around a spacious salone with historic “Lizt-Era” Beckstein grand piano in working condition, adjacent library and dining room that comfortably seats 10. The villa is tastefully furnished in period antiques from Italy and France and decorated with museum grade fine art. For sleeping arrangements, the villa offers its guests a palatial master bedroom with stunning sea views and balcony, as well as ensuite bathroom and walk-in wardrobe. Additionally the 2nd and third floors each offer queen size guest bedrooms with dedicated bathrooms per floor. Outdoors, features a palatial frontal balcony with sea and mountain views as well as areas to lounge and dine. The terraces surrounding the villa also provide areas of shade and sun amidst the lemon and orange trees to sunbath and dine al fresco. Beyond the garden terraces are the olive groves which offer both groomed outdoor spaces for reverie and picnics, as well as more natural arboreal spaces beyond the walls of the villa. The entire villa property is gated and walled. The neighborhood where the villa is located is very safe and respectful. For guests with staff, or special guest needs, additional accommodations can be arranged in adjoining lodgings for an additional fee on a case by case basis. The house also has downstairs area for kitchen prep and staff, laundry room and wine cellar. With sufficient advance reservations, serving staff can be brought in for on an alla carte basis. The parking area within the walls holds 4 cars. There is also 24/7 street legal parking outside the villa for additional vehicles. The Villa is also served by local bus service. The area immediately to the North of the villa features the cliff face of Mount Conchiusori, popular with mountain climbers. Further up the road that forks from the villa are the charming medieval villages of Greppolungo and Casoli. Both of which feature extraordinary views and local cuisine. Casoli is also home to the famous Graffito Festival which brings artists every year to the village to adorn its walls with Renaissance style graffito art, a remarkable and vibrant living art installations and a must see. Further above Casoli is the famous Grotta all’Onda that is one of Europes oldest Neolithic sites. Below the villa lies the Roman encampment of Campus Magior that has evolved over the centuries into the city of Camaiore which features many local festivals and fine dining. Nearby is the Città d’Arte of Pietrasanta, and the luxury resort Forte di Marmi which are the crown jewels of the Italian Riviera.