Charming Villa Among Piacenza's Castles

In the heart of the rolling hills of Piacenza, just a few minutes from the imposing Rocca di Agazzano and the most spectacular castles of the Duchy, lies this estate of approximately 4,000 sqm surrounded by 8,000 sqm of perfectly manicured gardens. The five stone-and-brick buildings, all with renovated roofs and views of the countryside, create a veritable private village, with four independent entrances and sheltered from outside view, in an exclusive oasis of peace.

The main building, the real star of the property, is a fully renovated villa with high-end finishes, where the original rural character has been reinterpreted in a contemporary key. The interiors are striking for their exposed solid-wood-beam ceilings, herringbone wood floors, a sequence of arches that create elegant perspectives, and natural light entering through large arched openings onto the garden.

The living area on the ground floor is a continuum of rooms: a spectacular entrance hall, living rooms with stone fireplaces, a spacious dining room and an extraordinary modern kitchen with an island, designed for those who love to entertain in a refined but informal way.

The sleeping area offers four bedrooms, each with a walk-in wardrobe and en-suite bathroom. The rooms, characterised by full-wall textile headboards and warm tones, overlook the greenery through large windows or arched French windows, creating a harmonious continuity between the interior and the landscape. The bathrooms, clad in natural materials and equipped with contemporary systems, translate the idea of a luxury country house into an essential and sophisticated language.

Surrounding the villa, the other buildings complete a picture of rare versatility. The first building, with a completely rebuilt roof, could be renovated to create up to six suites, a restaurant and a wine cellar: a potentially ideal space for the development of a food and wine hospitality project. A second building, demolished and rebuilt from scratch, is in an advanced state of completion: the structure is finished and served by a newly built independent swimming pool, ready to become a second villa or an annexe for distinguished guests.

A striking feature of the estate is the imposing red-brick stable, with its theatrical charm, large openwork panels and vaulted porticoes overlooking the lawn: the roof has already been rebuilt and work is underway on the ground floor to transform it into an exceptional venue for receptions and weddings, while the upper level is being maintained as a spectacular architectural backdrop. An additional building, now used as a covered car park for about eight cars, completes the technical facilities, ensuring impeccable hospitality even for large events.

The exteriors are designed as a true contemporary country garden: perfectly maintained lawns, white stone footpaths, large sculptural pots, evergreen borders and a central courtyard that serves as an open-air living room between the stone structures of the villa and the former barn. The two newly built swimming pools – one serving the main villa with a view of the countryside, the other serving the newly built building – offer large paved solariums and relaxation areas, transforming the estate into an ideal place for long summer stays and moments of well-being in total privacy.