Magnificent Villa For Sale Near Bologna

On the hills of the Samoggia Valley, a driveway lined with over five hundred cypress trees winds its way up to the hilltop where this late 17th-century villa occupies a panoramic position of exceptional quality, offering 360-degree views of the Emilian hills and the vineyards that characterise this stretch of land between the foothills and the plain. The residence, situated approximately fifteen kilometres from Bologna, covers some 1,000 sqm across three floors plus an attic and cellar, and has undergone a significant renovation by a renowned architect and urban planner, who has successfully enhanced the building’s historic character whilst integrating it with contemporary living standards. The private park, covering approximately one hectare, surrounds the villa on all sides, ensuring complete privacy thanks to tall trees and fine tree species.

On the ground floor, the villa opens onto an arched loggia with ribbed vaults and Venetian-style floors, a transitional space between the exterior and interior that sets the architectural tone for the entire estate. The double sitting room, study and dining room feature Tuscan terracotta floors and ceilings approximately five metres high with exposed wooden beams, lending the rooms a sense of proportion and a brightness of rare quality for a historic home. Four working fireplaces enhance the living area, distributed throughout the main reception rooms with the natural elegance typical of Emilian noble residences of this era. The built-in kitchen and the cellar in the basement complete the floor’s amenities with service areas of great historical authenticity.

A staircase with barrel vaults leads to the main floor, where the sleeping area is situated, comprising six spacious bedrooms. Four of these have en-suite bathrooms; the remaining two share a common bathroom, creating a layout that flexibly accommodates the various needs of the property.

The staircase continues to the top floor, where the attic is configured as a charming self-contained apartment: the ceilings with large exposed wooden beams create a cosy, warm atmosphere with a strong homely character, ideal as a private master suite, creative studio or guest area with independent access.

The cellar in the basement, with its natural vocation for storing wine and provisions, completes the property with a space that embodies the authentic production heritage of the Emilia region. The park, covering approximately one hectare and accessible from the portico via a flight of steps, is the landscaped setting that gives the villa its most exclusive character: tall trees and fragrant plants protect the privacy of the entire property with a naturalness that no modern intervention could replicate. The property includes an outdoor pergola for which, following a collapse, significant structural reinforcement works have already been budgeted for; these will be the responsibility of the purchaser.

Completing the complex is an 80-sqm building on two levels requiring complete renovation, which could potentially be used as a garage or annexe.