Noble Luxury Farmstead On Versilia's Hills

This luxury estate, a typical and finely-renovated country home dating back to the 19th century, is for sale on the hills that frame Forte dei Marmi, in Versilia's countryside. This noble estate in Versilia has 700 square meters of interiors which include the main house, a building used as a granary and two rustic outbuildings. The buildings are located within more than 5 hectares of grounds with a typically Tuscan morphology and featuring vineyards, olive groves, forests, reed beds and a designer garden created by one of the most famous Italian landscape architects of the 20th century.

The farmhouse is located in an enviable secluded position, in fact the hamlet that precedes the main entrance to the property guarantees guests absolute privacy away from noise and contact with strangers. The spectacular 360-degree view of Versilia's hills offers a breathtaking view of the surrounding hills and the majestic Apuan mountain chain.

The main building features the original structure of the 19th-century Tuscan farmhouse. The main entrance is surmounted by the noble coat of arms of the Bourbons, the important Spanish family. Restructuring interventions were carried out which involved the consolidation of the walls, the Impruneta terracotta floorings and planks, the plaster finished with patination so as to adapt the house to the highest living standards. Furnishings and interiors, in full philological respect of the original ones, date back to the end of the 1970s and were designed by famous Florentine architect Alfredo Forti. The usable area occupies about 300 square meters and is spread over three levels, each measuring 100 square meters. The basement has a lounge with a fireplace, a laundry/boiler room, a bathroom and a big kitchen. On the ground floor is the main kitchen, covered in hand-decorated majolica and a dining room furnished in an Empire style, Victorian mahogany and early 20th-century furniture, some of the pieces come from the home of the famous Lucchese musician Antonio Pacini, companion of Paolina Bonaparte. On this floor there is also a living room with an original stone fireplace dating back to the 16th century and 1930s furniture. On the second floor, the sleeping area offers three double bedrooms with bathrooms.

A big panoramic terrace with a balustrade overlooks the exteriors, which offer gardens, forests, vineyards, olive groves and reeds, ideal for convivial meetings outdoors. The whole area is completely fenced and accessible through three gates. The gardens, which extend over approximately one hectare on all four sides, are the result of a prestigious project by famous architect Pietro Porcinai, renowned for his mastery in the creation of landscape architecture in Italy. The garden includes a cypress grove, a rose garden and a romantic nymphaeum made up of lotus flowers, papyrus and water lilies. The big raised flowerbed with exposed stone houses an arch with a mask and water features. The English lawn was conceived according to the "evergreen" criterion and includes various tree and floral species. The entire park is equipped with lighting designed to create an enchanting scenographic effect.

The driveway leading to the villa is interspersed with two parking areas that can accommodate up to 10 cars. The property also offers a granary of equal volume to the central building currently dedicated to the production of oil and wine, an ancient wood-burning oven, a shed for agricultural tools and another small rustic outbuilding.

This noble Tuscan farmstead is truly unique among the luxury properties for sale in Versilia's countryside, both for the characteristics of its natural context, which combines typical Tuscan elements with designer architectural landscapes, and for its strategic location.

This luxurious farm is 10 minutes from Viareggio and 15 minutes from Pietrasanta and Forte dei Marmi, famous seaside destinations. The historical towns of Lucca and Pisa are 25 minutes away and Florence 60 minutes away.