Matteucci
Lucca, Tuscany

• Sleeps 12
• 6 bedrooms, 6 baths
• Inclusive Staff
• Air Conditioning

Summary

Matteucci is part of a very large estate that has several villas that have been restored by the same enthusiastic owner in full respect of their heritage. The front of the villa has a small lake with a little island that can be reached by a charming wooden bridge creating a unique spot for relaxation and a lovely view.

The interior renovation has fully maintained the “terracotta” floor and the extraordinary beamed ceiling in all the rooms.  In the 19^th century the Villa was the residence of Earl Felice Matteuci, the inventor of the stroke engine, and still today is very much beloved by our guests. It represents old world charm without sacrificing modern comfort.  There are 6 elegant and luxuriously appointed guestrooms each with magnificent en-suite baths and shower facilities for up to 12 guests.

The villa is the ideal place for exploring. It’s only 10 minutes from the center of the walled town of Lucca, 30 minutes from the coast and the beach, 40 minutes from Pisa airport, and 1 hour from Florence

Fine Points

Exterior

An immense park surrounds the Villa with olive trees, young cypresses, aromatic herbs, including a flat area is for helicopter landing. The front garden is decorated with a number of lemon trees and is overlooked by the imposing tree on the island.

The back garden has a charming Gazebo standing on one side of the swimming pool, a perfect refuge from the sun.  The pool is adorned with small tables and lounge chairs with comfortable cushions. There is also a charming outdoor dining area that overlooks the pool, and gardens at the rear of the house.

Interior

Ground Floor

The front door leads to the beautiful open-plan living room.  The muted yellow color with comfortable red hued sofas and armchairs along with the large fireplace create a warm atmosphere.  On the left a small desk area provides broadband Internet access, fax and telephone.

Adjacent to the living room, there is a TV room with a satellite TV/DVD, central music system, and a big sofa -bed easily convertible in case extra space is needed.

The reading room and the dining room are spacious and pleasantly sunny and they both enjoy a wonderful vista of the outdoor garden. The typically Tuscan kitchen is fully supplied with modern conveniences and is perfect for small cooking classes.

The cloak room and laundry room for staff use only.

First Floor

The Bedrooms

The first floor has 6 sunny and spacious queen bedded rooms with beamed ceilings and original terracotta floors each with modern en-suite bath and shower facilities. One room has the possibility to adjoin another and either can be convertible from either a twin bedded or a king bedded room.

San Martino

A pale yellow queen bedded room with a delicate red-checkered sofa and a guest study that opens to the wonderful back garden. This elegant and a sophisticated atmosphere is completed with an en-suite bathroom with shower.

San Columbano

The blue walls and the large draped windows in red and white along with an intimate sitting area with 2 big armchairs make this room extremely inviting and charming. This suite is completed with en-suite bathroom and shower.

San Paolino

A spacious and a very luminous room with colors that seem to match the natural environment: the blue of the sky, the yellow of the sun and the white local flowers. It is comfortable and homey, and is completed with an en-suite bathroom and shower.

Elisa

An elegant twin bedded room in pale green and antique pink. The large window offers a sunny disposition and a fantastic view of the gazebo and the pool. It can be adjoined to its sister room called “S.Anna”. There is an en –suite bathroom and shower.

S. Anna

This bright sunny yellow and sandalwood colored, spacious double bedroom has an en-suite bathroom and shower.

San Pietro

This bedroom enjoys a great view of the lake at the front of the house. The beamed ceiling and the terracotta floor add a charming touch. An en-suite bathroom and shower complete the room.

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Rental Rate -

•  2 housekeepers that service the bedrooms and ground floor each day.

• A concierge is included

• A gardener looks after the ground and swimming pool maintenance

• Security Deposit: $3,000