Designer Villa With A Private Bay And 3 Pools By The Ligurian Sea

Nestled on the fortified promontory that stretches from the town of Varazze into the waters of the Ligurian Sea, there is this spectacular villa for sale, set among the rocks and surrounded by a private park of 3,400 sqm. Designed by star architect Barry Dierks in the late 1920s, this luxury estate has 3 floors and is completed with two outbuildings and a studio, for a total of 750 sqm. Outside there are three incredible panoramic swimming pools, inserted into the natural rock and fed with sea water. Crossing the garden we reach the cliff via a wooden bridge, where a fort stands disguised by the stones, and a private bay with boat storage. The actual private ownership of the cliff and the land facing the sea, not under state concession, makes this complex for sale even more exclusive.

The villa is located in the heart of the Beigua UNESCO Geopark, the largest natural park in Liguria, characterized by spectacular mountains overlooking the sea, which offer a precious heritage of biodiversity, geology, culture and local traditions.

Right on the extreme tip of this promontory, in 1150 the Republic of Genoa built the Torre della Mola, in a position of undisputed control over the sea. The tower collapsed in the 19th century and was replaced in 1927 by this astonishing private estate which inherited the same privileged panoramic view. During the Second World War, the cliff was once again used as a lookout post, as evidenced today by the presence of a fort camouflaged with the stone.

Characterized by tall white arches and a big loggia, this splendid villa for sale was designed by Barry Dierks, one of the most renowned architects of the Modernist movement, active especially on the French Riviera. His architectural style is expressed in the balance between essentiality and grandeur, with clear planes, straight lines tending towards infinity and a clever combination of arches and curves that make his creations unmistakable. His ability in connecting with the landscape has produced unique works that integrate harmoniously into the surroundings, like diamonds with rounded corners set among the rocks and promontories.

The property consists of 5 different structures, with a 506-sqm main villa, 2 annexes, one of 70 sqm and the other of 61 sqm, a 20 sqm studio flat with a terrace over the sea, a botanical park and a cliff with a fort. The main villa has 3 floors overlooking the sea and houses 13 rooms, including a turret on the third floor, and houses 3 bright living rooms, 4 bedrooms, a suite with a private lounge and a kitchen. Under the porch, adjacent to the kitchen of the villa, there is an outdoor kitchen. In the basement, there is a red brick cellar with a small infernot where you can store fine wines. The studio flat, with a bathroom and a terrace, is characterized by 5 big French windows that make it airy and bright. The villa opens to the outside via a panoramic loggia which takes the name of Loggia della Meridiana, due to the frescoed sundial on the wall and the mosaic representing the Wind Rose on the floor. Protected by 8-meter-high white arches, designed by Dierks to frame the sea in an architecture that recalls the glory of the Roman arenas, the loggia is the perfect place to sit and listen to the sound of the sea crashing on the cliff and relax in good company.

The two annexes are located one in the east area and one in the west area of the property's botanical garden. They have independent access and both are by the sea. The first, accessible from the villa via a stone staircase and featuring a driveway, overlooks a picturesque 120-sqm garden bordering the beach, and consists of three rooms, a double bedroom, a living room with a kitchen and a bathroom. The second annex can be reached from the garden and the beach, and has independent access to the seafront. It consists of a bedroom, a bathroom and a living room with a kitchenette, overlooking a terrace with a view of the Gulf of Genoa. The characteristic round double bedroom makes those who stay here feel as if they are inside a lighthouse. The house is completed by a room facing the beach with the possibility of storing boats up to 5 meters in length.

The spur of cliffs that houses the fort, once used as a lookout post, offers a unique view of the horizon and the coast and a covered space of 60 sqm as a shelter for boats up to 5 meters in length in case of high seas.

The immense botanical garden surrounding the villa reflects the uncontaminated nature of the area, in a triumph of scents and colours. Thanks to the mild winter temperatures, the garden remains in perfect condition all year round. It is characterized by lush Mediterranean vegetation, with tall trees and succulents, which extends up to the cliffs, painting a natural picture of rare beauty.

The entrance to the garden is paved with the typical Ligurian mosaic of black and white pebbles, known as "rissëu", a distinctive detail of the gardens of stately villas.

Inside the park, there are three spectacular panoramic saltwater swimming pools. The first is 2 meters deep; the second 1.3 m, ideal for practicing aerobic sports in water; the third, an infinity pool, slopes gently down to the beach, a feature that makes it ideal for children. The water for filling the swimming pools comes directly from the sea and the surplus is poured into it thanks to an underwater pumping station which guarantees constant recirculation.

Inside the park, there are various other structures, including changing rooms, an outdoor kitchen with a lounge area near the pools for outdoor dinners and drinks, wooden gazebos and two cabins for storing motorbikes and bicycles. Below the villa, among palm trees and aloe plants, there is a private bay, ideal for lovers of sports and underwater activities, for swimming, exploring the coves by kayak or boat or immersing yourself in the wonderful seabed of the crystalline sea of Liguria.

In a natural setting of rare beauty on the Ligurian cliffs, this real estate complex for sale represents a one-of-a-kind gem that has the power to enchant at first sight. With its botanical park, the three seawater swimming pools, the cliff and the private bay, this villa dominates the landscape, from the Cinque Terre to Capo Mele across the entire Gulf of Genoa, a historical container full of charm and beauty whose unique border is the sea.