Villa Controni
Lucca & Garfagnana · Sleeps 24
Countryside Classic
Villa Matteucci
Lucca & Garfagnana
Sleeps 14 · 7 bed · 7 bath · private pool · from €1,700/night
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The essence
Casa Felice Matteucci is a gem of a Tuscan farmhouse on a beautiful estate of hill-terraced olive groves, overlooking a small lake with its own tree-shaded island reached by a wooden bridge. Seven luxurious en-suite guestrooms sleep up to fourteen. The sunny ground floor opens through a salon of comfortable sofas, a guest study, a grand domed dining room and a Tuscan kitchen; outside, a jasmine-covered gazebo and lawned gardens frame the floodlit pool. This was the home of Felice Matteucci, who invented the first internal-combustion engine here in 1854 — a blissful retreat steeped in la dolce vita.
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The 3D tour
Walk through
the house.
Move room to room in an interactive 3D model, or switch to the dollhouse view to see how the whole house fits together.
The distinction
Why Villa Matteucci
is in the collection.
- 01
A characterful Tuscan farmhouse with genuine history — the home of Felice Matteucci, father of the combustion engine.
- 02
Seven en-suite bedrooms for up to fourteen, with a grand domed dining room, a salon and a study.
- 03
Its own small lake with a tree-shaded island and wooden bridge, a jasmine gazebo and a floodlit pool in lawned gardens — full staff included.
The house
Architecture & restoration
Warm and elegant, the farmhouse gathers a sunny salon, a guest study, a grand domed dining room and a Tuscan kitchen, with seven en-suite bedrooms above. A daily chef, maid and concierge make a stay effortless.
The setting
Land, view, context
On a hill-terraced olive estate in the Lucca hills — part of the historic Controni property — overlooking a private lake and island, minutes from the walled city.
Living here
Coffee by the lake at dawn, the pool and gazebo through the day, the chef's table in the domed dining room at night — and Lucca, the coast and the wider Tuscan hills all within easy reach.
Pricing
Rates by season.
- LowJan–early Apr · Nov–mid Dec€12,000 / week
- Midmid Apr–late May · Oct€13,500 / week
- HighEaster · Aug–Sep · Christmas€15,500 / week
- Super highlate May–end Jul€16,000 / week
Rates exclude tourist tax and optional services. Minimum stay seven nights, Saturday to Saturday. Other arrangements considered. How renting works.
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Availability
When Villa Matteucci
is free.
Live from the owner’s calendar, updated through the day. Pick an available check-in and check-out below and we’ll carry the dates straight into your enquiry. We confirm exact dates and changeover days when you write.
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The estate
Part of the Coselli Collection.
The Coselli villas sit on neighbouring estates in the hills of Lucca and can be combined for larger groups; an estate can be reserved for exclusive use, with staff and chef across the houses.
Services
- Daily private chef (breakfast + one meal)
- Daily maid service & on-site concierge
- Gardener & pool attendant
- Tennis, football & volleyball
- Heating, air-conditioning & Wi-Fi throughout
Experiences
- Private cooking classes
- Wine & olive-oil tastings
- Guided tours & excursions
- Day trips, transfers & driver service
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