This elegant 19th century aristocratic villa has its own chapel, olive oil press and castle ruins. It is set amid a vast estate of hill-terraced olive groves and a ranch-style equestrian center.
There are magnificant views over Lucca and the tree-lined avenue of the equestrian center. Guestrooms are elegantly furnished..... from the angel frescoed ceiling of the lounge and the grand music room to the arched loggia with views across the camelia garden.
Outdoor spaces abound: there is a beautifully manicured Italianate garden in the front which hosts a lovely swimming pool and sunning area, a summerhouse with workout room and a walled garden in back with plenty of al fresco dining space. The Villa offers to larger groups plenty of opportunity to relax in each other company or enjoy moments of escape and privacy.
This area, nestled at the foot of Monte Pisano, is historically notable as being a principal battlefield in the wars between Pisa and Lucca which started in 1000 and continued for over 400 years.
The villa itself was built as the summer residence of the Pfanner family from Lucca who practiced the cultivation of rare flowers here. It then became home to Felice Matteucci who invented the first stroke engine in 1854.
Walk, mountain bike or horseback ride..... the villa estate and the beautiful Tuscan countryside are yours to be discovered.

Accommodation Details:
Ground floor: There are the living areas: a large tuscan-style and well-equipped kitchen, a spacious stylish dining room, a billiard room , a wine tasting room, a drawing room and a formal living room with sat tv and fireplace .
A staircase leads downstairs to the cellars , well equipped for a private wine tasting.
First floor: There is a guest area with fax and computer facilities and six double rooms (one of them can be twin) with en suite bathrooms.
Second floor: There are 5 elegant double rooms with en suite bathrooms.
Outdoor space: It features a wonderful renaissance Patio where guests can enjoy morning breakfasts and al fresco dining. A large floodlit swimming pool, a clean lawn immersed into a delightful italian garden, and a well-equipped work out room.
A private chapel , within the property , is avilable for weddings or other celebrations.