luxury villa for sale Poviglio, Italy

Just ten minutes from the centre of Reggio Emilia, where the city gives way to open farmland, stands the Casino del Genovese, a late-18th-century country villa with the proportions and painted ceilings of another era. It is a rare find in Emilia-Romagna: a historic estate of about 2,000 m² that is close to the high-speed train, the motorway and the city's schools, hospitals and shops. Yet once you step inside, it feels like a quiet world of its own.THE VILLAThe main house rises over three floors beneath a hipped roof, topped by a small terraced attic, with a lower wing on each side and terraces running along the whole façade. A grand entrance staircase leads up to the piano nobile, where natural light fills a double reception salon and a finely frescoed dining room, with ceilings that reach over five metres in places. On this level there is also a self-contained guest mini-apartment and a second bedroom with its own bathroom, which makes it easy to host without losing your privacy.A marble staircase continues to the second floor, about 320 m², where a double salon is warmed by a fireplace and crowned by a frescoed coffered ceiling more than four metres high. Three double bedrooms, two bathrooms, a laundry room and two terraces complete the floor.The ground floor extends for more than 400 m² and is made for living well. It has a large taverna with games room, a covered heated swimming pool and a sauna with its own facilities, so you can swim and unwind in every season.PARK AND DEPENDANCEOutside, the private garden is full of period details: a garden arbour made for summer reading, a picturesque dovecote and several vintage greenhouses for anyone with a botanical passion. The fully restored dependance includes a garage and a separate upper-floor apartment of about 250 m², originally the caretaker's home. It is ideal for family or long-stay guests, or as a quiet space for a live-in assistant. A double garage is included in the price, and there is an additional outdoor parking space.CONDITION AND POTENTIALThe interiors are in good structural and decorative condition. The exteriors and façades would benefit from a sympathetic restoration, so a new owner can put their own stamp on the villa's historic character.LOCATION AND CONNECTIONSThe centre of Reggio Emilia is 10 minutes away. The Mediopadana high-speed rail station is 5 minutes away, with Milan about 45 minutes by train and Rome about 2 hours 15 minutes. The A1 motorway toll booth is 7 minutes away. By car, Parma is 30 minutes, Modena 35, Bologna 50 and Milan 1 hour 30. The airports of Parma and Bologna are 30 and 45 minutes away respectively, and Milan Linate is about 1 hour 20 minutes.KEY FACTSVilla, 3 floors | approx. 2,000 m² | 20 rooms, 12 bathrooms | built in the 1700s | indoor heated pool, sauna, air conditioning | private garden, cellar, built-in wardrobes | terraces and balcony | autonomous gas heating | double garage included | good condition (exteriors to be refreshed)Price excludes buyers commission at 5%

Prestigious historic villa in Montecavolo, just outside Reggio Emilia In the heart of Montecavolo, just 12 kilometers from the center of Reggio Emilia, stands an elegant historic villa of unparalleled prestige, nestled in a private park spanning over three hectares. This timeless location exudes the elegance of bygone eras and preserves the uniqueness of a rare and exceptionally valuable architectural context. The entire complex is divided into three distinct sections: the majestic main villa with a sundial and two simpler apartments; a neo-Gothic-style building; and a former farm building. Each unit retains its original architectural features intact, enhanced by expert and respectful structural interventions carried out over the years. The main villa, the true heart of the property, extends over approximately 970 square meters on four levels in addition to the tower. The ground floor, spanning approximately 280 square meters, houses the reception rooms: large living rooms, a refined study, a generously sized kitchen, and a guest bathroom. The private sleeping quarters are located on the first floor, accessed via a secondary staircase to the attic. A spiral staircase then leads to the two upper levels of the tower, which offer unparalleled views of the estate and the surrounding landscape. The neo-Gothic wing houses two independent units, each approximately 280 square meters, spread across three levels. This architectural structure is distinguished by the use of captivating scenic elements such as mullioned windows, turrets, and crenellated walls, which masterfully recall the neo-medieval style, lending the whole a fairytale allure. The ancient rural building, approximately 580 square meters on two floors, retains its historic porta morta (dead door) intact, connecting the old stables to the utility rooms. A portico on the east façade elegantly opens onto the internal courtyard, creating a visual and functional connection with the main villa. This building underwent substantial renovations in the 1980s: the roof was completely redone with wooden beams, the floors were completely replaced, and the entire perimeter was reinforced with an amaranth-colored pigmented concrete curb. Some walls were consolidated, others were built from scratch, making the building a solid and versatile foundation for future transformation into a luxury residence or hospitality facility. The park, which extends over 32,000 square meters, once cultivated as an orchard, still preserves centuries-old trees and clear traces of the original 19th-century garden, with historic paths, decorative sculptures, and mythological references representing the Four Seasons and the Greek myth of Leda and the Swan. The entire property underwent significant and careful restoration in the early decades of the twentieth century and later in the 1980s, which preserved its structural integrity and architectural beauty, enhancing the nobility of the setting. This exclusive residence, immersed in the quiet of the Emilian countryside yet just a short distance from the city center, represents a rare opportunity for those wishing to live or invest in a prestigious property, surrounded by charm, history, and absolute privacy. *Property for sale exclusively through Coldwell Banker. For privacy reasons, the address on the listing is indicative and the property is located in the immediate vicinity.*