Majestic Luxury Estate For Sale In Rimini

On the hills of Rimini, on the lively Romagna Riviera, stands this majestic neoclassical luxury villa, an authentic masterpiece for sale. Dating back to the 1600s, this majestic villa, flanked by a farmhouse, two guardhouses and a fascinating history, boasts approximately 5,870 sqm of interiors. This extensive property stretches over a magnificent 10-hectare park, embracing English and Italian-style gardens, a citrus house, an enchanting panoramic belvedere and several greenhouses. The villa is a rare example in Italy of the French architectural eclecticism of the Napoleon III period.

Built in 1660 for the noble Diotallevi family, it was purchased in 1843 by Parisian nobleman Marie Joseph Adolph Noël Des Vergers, a famous Etruscologist and man of culture. This estate became a cosmopolitan reference point for intellectuals, artists and politicians of the time. Designed in 1879 by French architect Arturo Diet, the villa later underwent further interventions, taking on its current form. In 1936, the entire property was purchased by Prince Don Mario Ruspoli, who commissioned Pietro Porcinai, an important 20th-century Italian landscape architect, to renovate the garden between 1936 and 1937.

The villa, covering 4,000 sqm, is the result of various architectural interventions over the centuries by brilliant architects, such as Arthur Stanislas Diet, collaborator of Haussmann, and George Paul Chédanne, author of the Galeriés Lafayette. Its neoclassical façade, characterised by big windows and elegant columns with capitals, stands out for its grandeur and luminosity. Inside, with 24 rooms and 30 bathrooms, the villa offers an unparalleled luxury experience. Coffered ceilings, marble columns, light arches and imposing staircases adorn the sumptuous rooms, while precious chandeliers and refined furnishings lend a regal atmosphere. No detail is left to chance and each feature confirms the enormous prestige of this sublime luxury villa, undoubtedly among the most exclusive in Italy. 

This luxurious villa, perfectly oriented north-south, offers from its belvedere measuring more than 140 sqm a stunning panoramic view of the surrounding landscape. The vast estate also includes a citrus house (900 sqm), the farm (1,700 sqm), three greenhouses (340 sqm) and two symmetrical guardhouses on either side of the entrance gate (84 sqm).

Of the total 10 hectares that surround the neoclassical mansion, 7 belong to the park, while the remaining 3 are given over to arable and uncultivated land, with areas of olive trees along the avenue of pines that connects the villa to the road. Designed by Pietro Porcinai, one of the greatest landscape architects of the 20th century, the park has Italian and English-style gardens, with a central fountain in front of the villa that embellishes the atmosphere with its water features. Marble statues, pathways, fountains, a pond and a gazebo complete the landscape, moving from a classical design to more naturalistic forms in a romantic style. Wooded areas surround the garden, providing a protective barrier and accentuating the beauty of the place.

The strategic location of this neoclassical villa adds a touch of practicality to its undeniable beauty. Close to Rimini's airport, the villa is within easy reach of the most exclusive seaside resorts of the Romagna Riviera. Purchasing this property means embracing an unparalleled experience, a perfect blend of luxury, history and comfort. In this neoclassical masterpiece in the Rimini hills, the villa awaits only those who seek the sublime in art, history and everyday living.