Lovely Art-nouveau Luxury Villa For Sale In Genoa

This monumental period villa surrounded by a 9000-sqm private park is for sale in Liguria, near "Superb Genoa", so called by poet Francesco Petrarca in 1358 for its majestic appearance and privileged position between the sea and the mountains. It is a historical estate made up of 3 buildings and developed over 5 levels, for a total of over 3000 sqm, in an excellent state of conservation. Based on neoclassical shapes and finely finished with Rococo and Art-Nouveau style elements, this exquisite luxury villa is immersed in the peace of the leafy Ligurian hinterland but at the same time not far from the sea, in a timeless, reserved and regal atmosphere.

Built during the second half of the 1800s, the villa was born as a summer home of a noble family, as confirmed by historical research which bears witness to the custom of high- society families of the period to own at least a second estate in which to spend their free time, away from the chaos and heat of the city. Over the decades, this sumptuous estate has welcomed various well-known characters of the history of Italy. The building stands out for its elegant forms of neoclassical taste, which blend harmoniously with elements recalling the Rococo style and the Liberty style, such as the exquisite multicolored stained glass windows and the winding wrought iron elements, which embellish the villa and give it an unmistakable touch of sophistication and originality. Numerous artists have contributed to the embellishments of the extraordinary historical and cultural value of this estate, among whom Galileo Chini, a well-known painter and ceramist considered one of the protagonists of the Art-Nouveau style in Italy.

This monumental luxury villa is made up of a central body with 27 rooms, in which it is possible to hypothesize the owner's family lived, and 2 specular outbuildings with independent entrances of 5 rooms each, attributable at the time to accommodation for staff . The large facades of the villa are decorated according to the typical taste of the time, arousing a deep sense of wonder in those who observe them. The main entrance is located on the south side, protected by a portico whose peristasis is composed of columns in the Doric style alternating with quadrangular pillars covered in ashlar, as is the whole level of the ground floor. The central staircase has a curvilinear funnel shape and has half-busts of historical figures of the Roman Empire at the head of the handrail.

The windows set on the facade are surmounted by lintels, ornaments and balustrades, and the central ones look directly onto the panoramic terrace. The facade ends with a smooth frieze adhering to the wooden beam of the roof, made of slates, typical of Ligurian constructions. On the east side, an avant-corps on the ground floor opens onto a small terrace on the first floor.

The interiors house four large rooms that are richly frescoed and decorated with elaborate Rococo-style Venetian stuccos. The polished marble floors alternate with rooms in which the typical Genoese grit is present. Big Art Nouveau stained glass windows ensure diffused and soothing lighting. In the main hall there is an ornate and plastered fireplace. The furnishings are in antique wood and pink marble. The ceilings, flat or vaulted, are covered with incredibly detailed colored frescoes of indescribable beauty. The property is completed by a maximum security vault.

An elegant Italian park of about 9000 sqm frames this luxury villa for sale, with the variety of its vegetative species and its green spaces where you can stroll while enjoying maximum privacy and tranquillity. The presence of caves, paths, statues and fountains recreates the romantic atmosphere typical of the nineteenth century.

This luxury villa for sale represents an authentic historical testimony, with its frescoes and architectural details that convey a timeless elegance. The stained glass windows, together with the elements in wrought iron and inlaid wood give the environment an extremely refined taste, sublimated by the enchanting surrounding park. An exclusive and prestigious residence, wrapped in the magnificence of a bygone era, where you can fully enjoy the natural beauty, without giving up the comforts of the city and the nearby sea.