A 17th-Century Tuscan Villa with Pool and Private Lake Among the terraced hills just outside Lucca, Casa Felice Matteucci is a luxury farmhouse in Tuscany that quietly radiates elegance, authenticity, and legacy. Surrounded by silver-leafed olive groves and overlooking a tranquil lake with its tree-shaded island, this villa is more than a retreat; it’s a gateway into the soul of Tuscany. Once the home and workshop of 19th-century inventor Felice Matteucci, the brilliant mind behind the first stroke engine, prototype to the modern-day motor car, this historic Tuscan villa bears the timeless weight of invention and heritage. Within its walls, tradition is not just remembered, but lived. The villa hosts up to 12 guests in seven beautifully appointed en-suite bedrooms, each a private sanctuary of comfort and refinement. Sunlight fills the interiors: a graceful salon with plush seating, a quiet study, a domed dining room that evokes Italian grandeur, and a warm, fully equipped Tuscan kitchen that invites leisurely meals and shared stories. The beauty continues outdoors. A jasmine-covered gazebo nestled in manicured gardens provides the perfect stage for summer lunches and candlelit dinners. Nearby, the flood-lit swimming pool glimmers into the evening, offering a refreshing pause after sun-soaked afternoons spent exploring the surrounding countryside. The entire estate invites serenity. Walk through groves of centuries-old olive trees. Cross the wooden bridge to the villa’s private island. Sit beneath the cypress and feel Tuscany settle into your bones. Here, la dolce vita isn’t a concept, it’s your daily rhythm. This villa with a pool near Lucca is ideal for families, creatives, and seekers of quiet luxury. Just a short drive from Lucca’s Renaissance walls, it offers seclusion without isolation, history without compromise, and nature without restraint. Whether you're drawn by the villa’s historic charm, the peaceful rhythm of Tuscan countryside living, or the desire to unwind in a panoramic farmhouse with a pool, Casa Felice Matteucci welcomes you to a world where innovation, nature, and la dolce vita harmoniously converge.