Villa Controni- Villa 104- Luxury Italian Villa Rental in Tuscany

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. Currently undergoing complete restoration, the villa will be ready for guests in July, 2005 Knowing the extremely high standards to which the owner's other properties have been restored, we can recommend Villa Controni with absolute confidence.

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. Villa Controni has eleven spacious bedrooms with en suite bathrooms. 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 are being restored according to tradition and furnished to the highest level of style and comfort.

Villa Controni has central heat for cooler months and air conditioning for summer comfort, as well as creature comforts like a central music system, satellite TV, computer facilities with internet access. Outdoors there is a swimming pool, BBQ, a small chapel, and a fishpond. The villa comes with maid and chef service to prepare a continental breakfast buffet and either lunch or dinner six days per week.

Bedrooms	11	Bathrooms	11	Sleeps (Max)	22
Staff	Y	Television	Y	Barbeque	Y
Pool	Y	Jacuzzi	Y	Kitchen	Y
Beach Front	N	Beach Access	N	Video/DVD Player	Y/Y
Villa Manager	Y	Internet Access	Y	Stereo	Y
Kids Welcome	Y	Smoking	N	Linens	Y

Staff: 5 staff, one of whom is a chef. Staff provide housekeeping duties as well as service for breakfast daily + one other meal a day (either lunch or dinner) and the chef also provides a grocery shopping service. Staff works 6 days per week and alternate to have one day off. When chef has a day off, no meals are provided apart from breakfast. Please note all food and beverage are for extra...Bedrooms: 11 Bedrooms...Bathrooms: 11 total ...Other Amenities: *Flood-lit swimming pool* Limonaia pool house with small workout area* Mountain bikes* Barbecue * Chapel* TV with dual capacity video *Telephone *Fax *Broadband internet access *Computer facilities *Central music system

Actual exchange rate may vary - All rates and villa details are subject to change without notice. Holiday rates vary. All staff is off on Sunday unless other arrangements are made.

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Low Season	High Season	Holiday Season
$6,000.00 per day500.00 per night (1-10 people) (U S Do	$7,400.00 per day,	Please call