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Ref: studi513
Euro 7,500,000
PRESTIGIOUS VILLA
0 Bedrooms
Unfurnished
No swimming pool |
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The villa has its origins in the 1400s.
It was at first a hunting lodge, but in 1490 the Borgia Pope Alexander the Sixth becomes the new owner and orders works of amplification and embellishment.
Presently, the villa is in perfect conditions, having been completely restored and restructured about 10 years ago. It has mantained intact its original structure, and the restoration work was accomplished using original materials. The interior area is 900 square meter( nearly 10,000 square feet), and is surrounded by 3 hectares (about 7.4 acres) of land.
The villa is uniquely attractive since it has been embellished with antiquities over the centuries. There are 8 fireplaces, all with ornaments and rare marbles, some of which are 2000 years old, and with arches of Roman epoch. The windows are mostly made of lead-based glass and are of the 1700s Venetian epoch. Of great note is a spiral staircase made of stone, of the Bernini school.
In the various rooms one can often find ornaments of fine marble from various epochs; of particular interest are some hand-decorated doors in the Florentine style of the 1500s. There are also two doors in the Spanish style of the 1700s.
The architectural structure is imposing, but at the same time, sober and very elegant; the little balcony constructed by Alexander the Sixth is an example of rare refinement.
In front of the villa there is a park with century-old trees in which are present some remains of an Etruscan temple. There is also a pool and a small building. In the park there is also a theater with perfect acustics.
In addition to the park there is an olive grove, an orchard, and behind the house almond and hazel trees.
As the villa is situated on a gentle hill, the higher storeys of the house offer a marvelous panoramic view.
There are no restrictions on the part of the Italian Government (the responsible bureau being the Sovrintendenza alle Belle Arti) on the villa regarding any future desired structural modifications. |
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