19th-Century Private Villa Rental in Tuscany With Pool, Fitness Room, Billiards Room & Wine Cellar

A historic 19th-century Lucchese property, Villa Il Principe is a peaceful country house tucked away below Monte Pisano. Built as the summer residence of the noble merchant Controni family, the property is a work of art that features fresco-painted walls, a swimming pool, a fitness room, a billiard room, a wine cellar, and a stunning setting of hill terraced olive groves. The villa has also hosted many famous personalities, including the Prince Frederick of Denmark and Norway.

This private villa rental in Tuscany comprises twelve frescoed bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, comfortably accommodating up to twenty-two guests. A further four beds are available at an extra charge. With several elegant entertaining spaces and dining areas, Villa Il Principe is ideal for family celebrations, unique events, anniversaries, and other special occasions. 

The estate is surrounded by olive groves, elegant Italian gardens, pine forest hilltops with castle ruins, and was for many years devoted to the cultivation of rare flowers and the production of extra virgin olive oil. Today, this private villa rental in Tuscany is open for guests and events across its three-floor villa and extensive 1,600m grounds. A small deconsecrated church also sits on the property and is where the famous Luigi Matteucci, diplomat and father of the inventor of the first stroke engine, was buried.

Inside Villa Il Principe, guests find fresco-painted walls, antique chandeliers, and grand reception rooms. The ground floor is home to a majestic dining room with seating for twenty-six, an elegant living room, a billiards room, a reading room, and a typical Tuscan fully equipped kitchen. On the first floor, a living room with Murano glass chandeliers overlooks the park, while a studio and six en-suite double bedrooms enjoy similarly impressive views over the surrounding countryside.

On the second floor of this private villa rental in Tuscany, guests find an additional five double en-suite bedrooms, some featuring walk-in closets, as well as an attic room with a wooden beamed ceiling. Outside, the private grounds of the villa are graciously designed and feature a floodlit 18x8m swimming pool with sun loungers and deck chairs, a fitness area in a converted lemon house, an alfresco dining area, an arched loggia with a dining area and BBQ, and paths winding through Italian gardens.

Guests at this private villa rental in Tuscany benefit from complimentary in-villa services, including a daily two-meal chef service, daily maid service, gardener, pool attendant, and porter service. Guests also have access to tennis and sports courts, cooking classes, and wine, oil, and ice-cream service (extra fee).

Located just six kilometers from Lucca, this grand Italian estate with a private chapel is the epitome of aristocratic luxury and the perfect setting for a special event or vacation.