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near the small town of Vorno, Casa Felice Matteucci offers luxurious accommodations
in the heart of Tuscany. Surrounded by terraced olive groves, this magnificent
19th-century villa was once the workshop of Felice Matteucci, inventor of the
internal combustion engine. Recently restored to the highest level of style and
comfort, Casa Matteucci is a world class villa, exceptional in every way. Located
just ten minutes from the medieval walled town of Lucca, Casa Matteucci is a perfect
base for exploring Chianti and the hilltowns of Tuscany. Florence is an hour away,
and Pisa is just 30 minutes. Hike the dramatic cliff villages of the Cinqueterre
(1 hour), explore the seaside of the Versilian Riviera (30 minutes) or relax at
a nearby thermal spa. Tennis and horseback riding facilities are available in
the area, and 18-hole golf courses are found in nearby Montecatini or in Versilia. The
magnificent grounds surrounding the villa include a private pond with its own
island and a spacious floodlit salt water swimming pool. A BBQ and outdoor tables
and chairs invite al fresco dining. Ground floor:
- Grand salon, with elegant but comfortable furnishings, fireplace
- Spacious,
fully equipped eait-in Tuscan kitchen with dishwasher and many modern conveniences
- Elegant
dining room with vaulted ceiling
- Lounge/TV room with sofabed
- Laundry
room with washing machine
- 1 bathroom with tub and separate shower with
handrails
- 1 half bath
Second floor:
- 1 double bedroom, en suite bathroom (tub and stall shower)
- 2 double
bedrooms, en suite bathroom (shower/tub)
- 2 double bedrooms, en suite
bathroom (shower)
- 1 twin bedroom, en suite bathroom (shower)
The
twin bedroom can be connected to one of the doubles, and all of the bedrooms have
beamed ceilings and terracotta floors. Amenities include stereo, satellite TV,
telephone/fax, internet access and computer facilities, and central air-conditioning.
This top-of-the-line villa comes with staff six days per week, including
a chef who will prepare a Continental buffet breakfast and your choice of either
lunch or dinner. A gardener tends the grounds and pool. Many additional services
are available upon request.
2009 Prices
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