At the foot of Mount Pisano, in the valley of Vorno, (6 km from Lucca) is situated this beautiful typical Tuscan oil mill, immersed among olive groves. The property was first the private oil mill of the family Controni and then used by the famous architect Felice Matteucci who invented the first stroke engine (prototype to the modern day motor car) in his workshop next to the Villa.

Description

At the foot of Mount Pisano, in the valley of Vorno, (6 km from Lucca) is situated this beautiful typical Tuscan oil mill, immersed among olive groves. The property was first the private oil mill of the family Controni and then used by the famous architect Felice Matteucci who invented the first stroke engine (prototype to the modern day motor car) in his workshop next to the Villa.

Matteucci was the son to the renowned minister of Justice of the Republic of Lucca and the noblewoman Angiola Tomei Albiani. Formerly a private olive press for a wealthy Italian family in the 16th century, this villa is full of historical allure and surrounded by terraced olive groves with stunning views of the valley below and Lucca’s medieval towers.

Fully restored yet retaining much of its historic allure, this villa is ideal for those seeking to enjoy a relaxed Tuscan break within easy reach of must-see cities including Lucca, Florence and Siena.

GARDEN AND SWIMMING POOL: The floodlit, spacious pool backs on to this striking red-earth coloured villa, bordered by sun loungers which mirror the avenue of trees behind them. From the pool (13x4m 1,8m depth), guests can enjoy fantastic views of the valley and Tuscan countryside. Fresh blooms and manicured lawns entice guests to spend many a day in this lovely garden.

Outdoor facilities feature also a beautiful pool with sun-beds, a superb alfresco dining area with BBQ and parking.

ACCOMMODATION: If you can be torn away from the pretty garden, indoors you will discover the perfect equilibrium of traditional Tuscan country living and modern luxury convenience: exposed wooden ceiling beams and traditional, warm prints on soft furnishings provide a comfortable interior where guests can unwind and relax.

The lounge area is spacious and comfortable, while the kitchen is fully equipped and features a lovely tiled floor and large dining table seating 8, in keeping with gastronomy’s position at the heart of Italian culture and family living. Each of the 4-bedroom suites is individually styled to luxury standards while maintaining a hard to capture sense of traditional charm and ambience.

The 3 double and one twin rooms are all accompanied by en suite bathrooms. The two floors oil mill offers accommodations full of charm with rustic yet elegant details, such as the original terracotta floors and wooden beamed ceilings.

Ground floor: a huge living room with sat.TV and DVD player and a nice leisure room with sofas and board games. The beautiful living room has access to the outside dining area and to the park. The kitchen is fully equipped with a centre island perfect for cooking lessons. On this floor there is also a laundry room with washing machine and dryer, plus guest bathroom.

Bedroom1: 6 steps up, master bedroom1 (170cm x 190cm) with en suite bathroom with shower.

First floor: 3 marvellous bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms. Every bedroom has a queen size bed and a baby cot is available atthe extra fee of 122 euro per week. Every bedroom has air conditioning, heating system and a safe. Some bedrooms overlook the pond close by, others the garden, swimming pool and olive groves. Every bathroom has a shower and some a bath tub.

Bedroom2: double bed (170cm x 190cm); en-suit bathroom with bathtub and shower;
Bedroom3: double bed (170cm x 190cm); en-suit bathroom with shower;
Bedroom4: twin beds (90cm x 200cm) that can be converted into double; en-suit bathroom with showerIl.

FACILITIES NOTES: swimming pool (13x4m 1,8m depth); fully air conditioned villa; stone built BBQ; 2 tennis courts to be shared with the guests of 3 other villas nearby. They can be converted into soccer and volleyball fields; (tennis equipment provided free of charge).

LOCATION: Vorno (closest village with a small supermarket and restaurant) 1,5 km, nearest beach in Viareggio 29 km, nearest beach in Forte dei Marmi 39 km, tennis club 2,5 km, golf course 29 km, putting green 2,5 km, hospital 4 km, Lucca 6,5 km, Pisa 19 km, Florence 50 km, Siena 80 km, Cinque Terre 60 km, Bolgheri 80 km, Rome 275 km, Venice 260 km, Milan 300 km, trains: Lucca 7 km.

Availability

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Cancellation policy

In case of cancellation of a booking, the clients are entitled to a refund based on the days in advance of arrival day, as follows:

• If the cancellation is made 60 days or more prior arrival day: 0% of the amount paid.
• If the cancellation is made between 59 and 30 days prior arrival day: 0% of the amount paid.
• If the cancellation is made between 29 and 7 days prior arrival day: 0% of the amount paid.
• If the cancellation is made between 6 and 1 days prior arrival day: 0% of the amount paid.