Charming Luxury Estate With A View Of Lake Albano

Luxury residential complex for sale in Lazio

Luxury villa with a spectacular view of the lake for sale in the province of Rome

This charming luxury estate for sale in the province of Rome is surrounded by a park full of oak trees, magnolias and offering a lovely view of Lake Albano.

This luxury residential complex is surrounded by 1 3.5-hectares park featuring tall centuries-old trees, bonsai cedars, rose gardens, and a feijoa plantation measuring approximately 1 hectare.

This luxury property measures 1,600 m2 overall and is composed of a number of buildings: the main villa, a farmer's hamlet, two outbuildings, a glasshouse, a quaint cottage.

This luxury estate, which had been owned by actress Mariella Lotti in the 1950s, actually became famous as the mansion of Count Luchino Visconti di Modrone, certainly one of the most famous Italian directors of all times, especially for his fanatical dedication to aesthetics and perfection. Among his most famous works there are: “The Leopard”, “Rocco and His Brothers”, “The Damned”, “Ludwig”, “Death in Venice”, “The Innocent”, “Conversation Piece”.

The count gave a start to some monumental restoration works which went on for five years, and naturally effused all his impeccable taste and perfectionism into them; in fact, thanks to its characteristics and finishes, this estate is considered truly unique, a property of great charm and prestige.

The luxury villa's main gate is made of wrought iron and dates back to the 15th century, it was a gift from the Savoy family. The main villa measures 800 m2 and is on three floors. The ground floor features an entrance hall with Swiss pine panelings, and a living room with a superb 18th-century fireplace with maiolicas that the count had dismantled from one of his other homes and recomposed in this charming place. There are then two kitchens overlooking the exteriors, two en-suite bedrooms, a closet room, and a suite with double bed, and independent bathroom and entrance.

A stunning stairwell with barrel vaults leads us to the upper floor, which is home to a sleeping area composed of the master bedroom, which is en-suite and has a fireplace, two bedrooms and two bathrooms. This floor also features a wonderful panoramic terrace with a view of the lake and fantastic, majestic winter garden.

The second floor is home to a bedroom with bathroom and a big terrace offering a lovely view over the surroundings.

This luxury property for sale also includes spacious car parks, two outbuildings with an amazing swimming pool, a small two-storey villa with a big loft, an independent apartment, and a two-storey farmer's cottage.

This property is perfect for those looking for a luxurious historical estate with a unique, timeless charm, surrounded by a dream setting that will let you fully enjoy the tranquillity offered by the lake, located just 300 metres from the Pope's summer residence and just a few minutes away from Rome's city centre.

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