The
province of Lucca is one of the most diverse regions of
Tuscany, both geographically and economically. The city itself,
encased within its famous walls, is quiet, tidy and very Italian
compared to the other great cities of Tuscany. Shops, offices,
residential houses and artisans' workshops sit harmoniously within
this city in a way modern town planners can only dream of.
Intercontinental flights to Rome and Milan link with the
international airports of Pisa and Florence.
It is approximately three and half hours' drive from Rome and
Milan to Lucca, and 45 minutes from Pisa.
Day trips can easily be made from Lucca to Florence, Siena
and Pisa.
The Versilian coastal resorts of Viareggio and Forte dei Marmi
are 40 minutes by car.
RENTALS
VILLA CONTRONI
Villa
Controni, an elegant 19th century Lucchese Tuscan villa
in the heart of Tuscany with its own chapel, olive oil press
and castle ruins, is set in a vast estate of Tuscan style
hill-terraced olive groves and a ranch-style equestrian
center.
From the Frantoio where the famous Tuscan olive oil has
been pressed since 1850, the hill swathed olive grove opens
out to magnificant views over Lucca in Tuscany, Nottolini's
acquaduct and the tree-lined avenue of the equestrian center.
Walk, mountain bike or ride..... the villa estate and Tuscany
are yours to be discovered
In
keeping with Villa Controni's gentle atmosphere all rooms
are elegantly furnished..... from the angel frescoed ceiling
of the lounge and the grand music room to the arched loggia
with views across the camilia garden. The pillar and arches
of the simplistic entrance hall lead up the staircase to
the first floor where all bedroom windows frame panoramic
views across Lucca and the surrounding countryside
Location
Villa
Controni, set in the Lucchese hills, is a tranquil, country
residence with excellent international access to airport
and train stations.Two main highways are just 10 minutes
away - the A11 to Florence, leading on to Rome, Bologna,
Verona and Venice and the A12 to Genova and Livorno, leading
on to Milan, the south of France, Montecarlo, Nice and Cannes.
Only 10 minutes drive from the medieval walled town of Lucca,
Villa Controni is an ideal base for exploring the delights
of Tuscany. Discover the heart of renaissance Florence within
an hour's drive, immerse yourself in the bustle of market
day at Pistoia or marvel at the splendors of the Torre Pendente
in the Campo dei Miracoli at Pisa (both only 20 minutes
away), loose yourself in the narrow winding streets of Lucca,
trundle through Chianti country, Siena, San Gimignano and
Monteriggioni, and adventure through the drammatic cliff-clinging
villages of Cinque Terre (at less then 1 1/2 hours drive).
Tennis
facilities and a golf driving range are only 5 minutes
away. Or for a full 18 holes, experience Montecatini or
Versilia Golf Club, par 72, links courses, set in evocative
surroundings (30 minutes drive).
