The garden forms part of a plan to embellish the Villa commissioned by the forbears of the present owners in the first half of the nineteenth century. The architect was almost certainly A. Fantastici, and the project was completed with the building of the "Limonaia" in 1853.
On a guided tour with Frances you may admire details such as the elegant "bird-cage" in the form of a small temple. Beyond the yew hedge remain other features of the original design, the stone edged beddins, decorated gothic niches and the fish-pond cistern.
Unusual sweet smelling plants and the handsome collection of ornamental lemon pots make this a memorable visit to a truly "secret garden".

....also that special friend agreed: in our peaceful garden he said:" This is the perfect place for my vacation with my family"

....again, no loud voices, in this delightful garden, quite noises could spoil this small piece of Heaven