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.

Description

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.

GARDEN AND SWIMMING POOL: 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 agnificent 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.

Workout room in front of the pool (with cardiovascular and weight equipment), covered veranda with table for 24 people.

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 & WI-FI available. Personal chef and maid service included (ask for more information).

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.

Bedroom 1: double bed (170cm x 200cm); en-suit bathroom with bathtub and shower;
Bedroom 2: double bed (170cm x 200cm); en-suit bathroom with bathtub and shower;
Bedroom 3: twin beds (80cm x 200cm) that can be converted into double; en-suit bathroom with shower;
Bedroom 4: double bed (170cm x 200cm); en-suit bathroom with shower;
Bedroom 5: double bed (170cm x 200cm); en-suit bathroom with bathtub and shower;
Bedroom 6: 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.

Bedroom 1: double bed (170cm x 200cm); en-suit bathroom with shower;
Bedroom 2: double bed (170cm x 200cm); en-suit bathroom with shower;
Bedroom 3: double bed (170cm x 200cm); en-suit bathroom with shower;
Bedroom 4: double bed (170cm x 200cm); en-suit bathroom with shower;
Bedroom 5: double bed (170cm x 200cm); en-suit bathroom with shower.

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.

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 / 5 miles.

Availability

• Available

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.