Built as the summer residence of the important Controni family, noble merchants of Lucca, through the centuries the house has hosted many famous personalities, such as Prince Frederick of Denmark and Norway. Located in a beautiful estate in the hills of Vorno, at the foot of Mount Pisano, this magnificent Villa, 6 km from Lucca, has beautiful fresco painted walls and is surrounded by centuries old trees, olive groves and pine forest hilltops with castle ruins. It has a small deconsecrated church where the famous Luigi Matteucci was buried (a diplomat of the Granduca of Tuscany in France and father of Felice Matteucci, the inventor of the first stroke engine). For many years the fertile estate has been devoted to the cultivation of rare flowers and to the production of extra virgin olive oil but nowadays it is a relax heaven in the middle of the Tuscan countryside. At short distance from the ancient town of Lucca, the Villa benefits from a very nice location in the hills with breathtaking views over the surrounding countryside. Our guests will enjoy this amazing panorama taking advantage of the peacefulness of the Tuscan countryside by the swimming pool
area with sun loungers and deck chairs. The former lemon house has been restored and converted to a fitness area with beautiful big windows overlooking the pool. A nice walk through the centuries old trees of our beautiful Italian garden; a dinner under the stars in the magnificent alfresco dining area in the backyard of the Villa with an exclusive view of the olive groves and neighbouring villages: you will be spoilt by the choice!
Under the arched loggia there is also another lovely dining area with BBQ.
Outdoor facilities:
Workout room in front of the pool (with cardiovascular and weight equipment), covered veranda with table for 24 people.
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ACCOMMODATION
There are 11 frescoed bedrooms with en-suite bathroom. 4 extra beds are available at extra charge.
The villa offers an impressive dining room, a living room with Sat-tv, a laundry room, a furnished kitchen and a billiard room. Air conditioning & WIFI available. Personal chef and maid service included.
The three floor Villa offers eleven frescoed double bedrooms and magnificent en-suite bathrooms. 4 extra beds are available on request at extra charge. The interiors of this luxury Villa reveal its Old World heritage, from the glittering chandeliers and rugs to the paneling that lines the sitting and dining rooms.
This aristocratic flair combines with modern comforts such as wifi, air conditioning and tv-sat for the ultimate perfect experience.
Ground floor
The ground floor features a majestic dining room for max 26 people and an elegant living room with Sat-tv and DVD player; two rest rooms; a laundry with washing machine and dryer and a typical Tuscan fully equipped kitchen. A billiard and a reading room are also at our guests disposal. 2 WC bathrooms.
First floor
On the first floor there is a marvellous living room with murano glass chandeliers and beautiful views over the park of the Villa; an elegant studio and 6 sumptuous double bedrooms.
Bedroom1: double bed (170cm x 200cm); en-suit bathroom with bathtub and shower
Bedroom2: double bed (170cm x 200cm); en-suit bathroom with bathtub and shower
Bedroom3: twin beds (80cm x 200cm) that can be converted into double; en-suit bathroom with shower
Bedroom4: double bed (170cm x 200cm); en-suit bathroom with shower
Bedroom5: double bed (170cm x 200cm); en-suit bathroom with bathtub and shower
Bedroom6: double bed (170cm x 200cm); en-suit bathroom with shower
Second floor
On the second floor, a beautiful attic with wooden beamed ceiling will make you want to stay forever. 5 luxury refined double bedrooms (some with walk-in closet) with en-suite bathrooms, are located on this floor.
Bedroom1: double bed (170cm x 200cm); en-suit bathroom with shower
Bedroom2: double bed (170cm x 200cm); en-suit bathroom with shower
Bedroom3: double bed (170cm x 200cm); en-suit bathroom with shower
Bedroom4: double bed (170cm x 200cm); en-suit bathroom with shower
Bedroom5: double bed (170cm x 200cm); en-suit bathroom with shower
Distances: Vorno (closest village with a small supermarket and restaurant) 1,5 km, nearest beach in Viareggio 29km, nearest beach in Forte dei Marmi 39km, tennis club 2,5km, golf course 29km, putting green 2,5km, hospital 4km, Lucca 6,5km, Pisa 19km, Florence 50km, Siena 80km, Cinque Terre 60km, Bolgheri 80km, Rome 275km, Venice 260km, Milan 300km, trains: Lucca 7km/5miles.
FACILITIES NOTES
fenced in swimming pool (18x8m 1,8mt depth)
fully air conditioned villa
stone-built BBQ
gym located near the pool equipped with treadmill, cardio bike, weight bench, step machine, punching bag,
cross trainer, weights
2 tennis courts to be shared with the guests of 5 other nearby villas. They can be converted into soccer and volleyball fields
(tennis equipment provided free of charge)
centralized music system
wine cellar and wine tasting room
safe in each room.
Included:
-Daily Chef service for preparation of breakfast and one meal (lunch or dinner) 6 days a week (wednesday day off)
-Daily maid service in the morning 6 days a week (sunday day off)
-Concierge service on call and on site
-Gardener
-Pool attendant
-Porter service
-Heating/air-conditioning, electricity (up to 2000 KW, over this amount client will be charged accordingly to
usage), water, gas
-Linen change on Saturday and Wednesday
-Internet wireless connection 30MB available in every room
-Access to the Tennis / Football / Volleyball Fields + balls and rackets
Excluded (price on request):
-Additional chef, maid and staff service
-Activities and excursions
-Driver service
-Event fee
-Personal grocery shopping
-Crib
-Cost of food and beverages: guests will be charged 12 euro per person for breakfast and 40 euro per person
per meat menu meal and 45 euro per fish menu meal.
-Extra beds
-Extra rollaway bed
Check in: after 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Check out: before 10:00 am
Details
- Guests:
22
- Amenities: Air Conditioning, American Coffee Machine, Bathroom essentials, BBQ, Bedroom comforts, Billiard table, Dishwasher, Dryer, Espresso Machine, Fireplace, Fitness room, Free parking, Fully equipped kitchen, Garden, Hair dryer, Heating, Housekeeper, Oven, Separate waste collection, Swimming Pool, Tv-sat, Washing Machine, Wi-Fi
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Tuscany – Lucca (Lucca): Luxury Villa in the countryside of Lucca. Swimming pool.
- Categories: Countryside, Family Holidays, Luxury Villas, Tuscany
- Location: Lucca, Tuscany
- Bedrooms: 11
- Bathrooms: 11
Thank you so much Giacomo for helping us get the best villa and location in Lucca. We will certainly be using you again for our next Italy get away!