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Important historic architectural residential complex dating back to the early 20th century designed by the best architects and artists of the time. Inserted in the Piedmontese wine-growing landscape, the property extends over a large part of the Borgo Monterosso hill for a total of 23 hectares of land (6 of which are vineyards) where four important monumental buildings are built: the Mausoleum, the Temple of Herta, the Villa Padronale, the Casa degli Studi d'Artista and the Cisternone to which is added the agricultural estate with two restored farmhouses. The manor house, located to the south of the property, is on three levels above ground and with a cellar part for a gross surface area of 3,295 sqm. The interiors of the Villa are characterized by the presence of finishes of the highest quality woods, precious marbles, large halls with heights of 6 meters and a continuous attention to light that characterizes all the rooms of the complex. Its southern and western elevation is characterized by a long loggia overlooking the formal garden and the panorama of the Monferrato hills, while on the southern side the villa opens onto a formal garden. The residential part also includes two farmhouses, one of 280 sqm renovated in 2020 and a second of 140 sqm renovated in 2023. The artists' house is a masterpiece of rationalist art designed by Giuseppe Vaccaro for a total of 1900. The first level of 1000 sqm, designed for the creative activities of the artists and their entourage, is currently used for tasting the wine produced from the farm. On the floor below there is the cellar of 900 sqm with the barriques for aging the wines, the bottle cellar and the warehouse. The flagship of the property is Il Tempio di Herta, a 4000 cubic meter building with classic shapes reminiscent of a circular temple, designed by Marcello Piacentini who created a masterpiece here where ancient forms meet modern ones. The interior is centered on a round structure ending in the dome, the whole is embellished and embellished by Ferruccio Ferrazzi's encaustic paintings with the theme Works and days. The most significant work of Ferrazzi is found in the crypt below which preserves the mosaic of the Apocalypse. The room is embellished with columns of red porphyry from Tolmezzo and natural lighting provided by fixtures with alabaster slabs. In the underground part there are rooms without finishing which have more access possibilities and which present themselves as ideal spaces for setting up exhibitions or private art collections with dedicated access. The property includes a 15,500 m2 garden, designed and built by Pietro Porcinai who won the European Garden Award in 2011. A panoramic garden where there is a 15m x 15m swimming pool, a tennis court and a fountain tiled with white river pebbles, with the famous sculpture in the center.

Exceptional newly built Villa located in a hilly area of Particular Modern Architecture - Large Windows, Terraces, Solarium and Swimming Pool, Jacuzzi Area - Splendid Private Garden partly flat! Arranged on two floors, the villa has a total area of about 280-300 square meters. Large living area with modern kitchen, one bedroom, terrace and two bathrooms on the first floor; Fitness area, Jacuzzi and Sauna, two bedrooms and a bathroom on the ground floor. Large porch overlooking the pool and the lake. Excellent plant engineering, high energy class, in the process of being defined. www.lagomaggiorehouse.it

ITALY, TUSCANY, PISA, RIPARBELLA Architect Restored Tuscan Villa with Vineyard Restored Tuscan Villa. This gorgeous villa is located in the verdant Tuscan countryside, 4km from the pretty hill top village of Riparbella in the Province of Pisa. The coast is just 10km away and the town of Cecina with a full range of services is 6km. Featured for its style in several publications, the house comprises a 2 storey, 4 bedroom villa of 370 sqm, which dates back to the 1800's and was restored by a famous architect in 1997. Accessed via a cypress lined drive and set in a beautiful garden with a courtyard, terrace and fountain, the sale also includes 8 hectares of mixed use land with a small vineyard and olive grove of 135 trees. There are several other buildings near the house including a fully equipped wine cellar for the production of wine, a 3 car garage and various storage units. The villa is in excellent condition and has been renovated sympathetically and with great taste. All the rooms have the original terracotta floor tiles, exposed chestnut timber beams and solid chestnut doors. Villa: 370 sqm on 2 storeys. Ground floor: Entrance hall with central staircase, kitchen with dining area and access to covered terrace, 33 sqm pantry and wine cellar, double living room with open fireplace facing into both rooms, covered portico, study with fireplace, bathroom finished in mosaic tiles, laundry. First floor: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, walk in wardrobe. Annexes: 3 car garage (can be accessed directly from house). Fully equipped wine cellar for the production of wine. Other storage areas. External Areas: Access via 350 m cypress lined driveway. Secluded garden with 64 sqm covered terrace, 80 sqm courtyard garden, roses, herbs and a fountain. Pool possible subject to planning. 8 hectares of land with a small vineyard, 135 olive trees orchard and arable land producing barley and wheat which is currently leased out by the owner. Parking. Utilities: LPG underfloor heating. Distances: Beach 10km, Motorway 12km, Pisa Airport 50km, Florence 90km, Siena 90km. View all our properties on our website casatuscany.com.