Villa Controni
Villa Controni
Bedrooms: 12 Bathrooms: 14 Sleeps: 24
Price: from € 22,000/ week
Set on a stunning estate of terraced olive groves, Villa Controni was built as the summer residence for the Pfanner family of Lucca, who used the estate to cultivate rare flowers. It later became the home of Felice Matteucci, inventor of the internal combustion engine.
Only 10 minutes drive from the walled city of Lucca, Villa Controni is an exclusive base from which to explore all of Tuscany. Florence is just an hour away, and Pisa just 20 minutes. Explore the scenic roads of the Chianti Valley, or visit towns like Siena and San Gimignano. Hike the cliffside villages of the Cinqueterre (1.5 hours), swim in the seas of the Versilian Riviera (30 minutes), or relax in a nearby thermal spa. Tennis and and golf are available nearby.
Villa Controni is a magnificent Renaissance villa with its own chapel, castle ruins, and splendid fountains. The property was completely renovated in 2005.
The pillars and arches of the entrance hall lead up the staircase, where all bedroom windows frame panoramic views across Lucca and the surrounding countryside.
From the angel-frescoed ceiling of the lounge and grand music room to the arched loggia with views across the camellia garden, all of the rooms have been restored according to tradition and furnished to the highest level of style and comfort.
Details
FEATURES
Eleven spacious double bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms (ten are doubles and one can be made up as a queen or two twins), all with individually controlled heat and air conditioning and telephone line
Grand banquet hall
Elegant drawing room with fireplace
Comfortable living room with satellite TV, DVD and video library
Billiard room
Fully equipped Tuscan style kitchen
Wine cellar and wine tasting room
Guest area with wireless internet access
Workout room with cardiovascular and weight equipment
FEATURED AMENITIES
Individually controlled heating and cooling systems
Wine cellar and tasting room,
Chapel,
workout room,
indoor swimming pool,
Italian gardens
Sonos sound system, and banquet hall.
GROUNDS
Outdoor floodlit swimming pool (39 ft x 13 ft)
Italian style gardens with fountain, camelia and azalea trees
Loggia for outdoor dining
Private chapel (not concecrated) available for weddings and other special celebrations
2024 Rates & Availability
Lowest Season € 22,000
Jan 1 - Mar 29
Nov 2 - Dec 20
Low Season € 24,500
Apr 6 - May 31
Sep 28 - Nov 1
Mid Season € 28,500
Mar 30 - Apr 5
Jun 1 - Jun 28
Aug 3 - Sep 27
Dec 21 - Jan 3, 2025
High Season € 29,500
Jun 29 - Aug 2
Included
Daily chef service for preparation of breakfasts and 1 meal (either lunch or dinner) 6 days a week (Off Wednesday) (cost of groceries & beverages not included)
Daily maid service in the morning 6 days a week (Off Sunday)
Daily concierge service on call and on site 6 days a week (Off Wednesday)
Daily pool attendant and gardeners service 5 days a week (Off Sunday and Monday)
Utilities (including heat, A/C, water, gas & electricity)
WiFi Internet
Grocery shopping service (guests pay grocery receipts)
Supplementary
Local head tax due in cash in Euros upon arrival.
Additional services available upon request at an additional fee: activities and excursions, additional chef, maid and concierge services, driver service, cost of food and beverages (guests will be charged 12 euro plus VAT tax per person for breakfast and 40-55 euro plus VAT tax per person for lunches or dinners, wine and spirits, telephone (metered & based on usage) & linen changes.
Security Deposit & Notes
$6,000 payable by check to Doorways, returned a month after your trip minus any damages or unpaid fees.
Distances
Versilian Riviera 30 min
Cinqueterre 1 hr