luxury villas for sale Quattro Castella, Italy

In Quattro Castella, on the wonderful hills of Matilda, we offer a splendid courtyard of the early 800 completely renovated in 2005, both from a structural and architectural and plant engineering point of view. The complex consists of an area of about 7,000 square meters on which there are two buildings, a main one with nineteenth-century origin and expansion of the early 900 and the secondary of nineteenth-century origin with original rural use. A partially underground garage for five cars has also been built, connected to the villa by an underground tunnel. In the renovation of the main building, the highest quality materials and techniques have been used, the floors are in earthenware and antique oak wood, all the doors are in walnut and are made up of antiques ranging from the eighteenth to the nineteenth century, and the rooms are enriched with refined polychrome decorations taken from the original elements. The main villa is spread over four levels and specifically on the ground floor, in the most domestic area, there are the kitchen, the living room and a bathroom. The kitchen and living room overlook the outdoor area. On the mezzanine floor there is access, directly from the garden, to the main entrance consisting of an octagonal room from which there is the study and the part intended for the reception and dining room. This top is elegant and refined for its finishes and large spaces. The first floor is intended for the sleeping area, and consists of three bedrooms and two bathrooms embellished with the renowned Bisazza Mosaics. The master bedroom is flanked by a large wardrobe which leads to the bathroom made of marble and Mantuan stucco. The top floor of the building is dedicated to the guest area with a living-kitchen area, a bedroom with two beds and a bathroom. The view from the windows overlooking the garden and the surrounding hilly spaces is very suggestive. In the secondary building, a further real estate unit has been built, with a more traditional character, consisting of three floors with: on the ground floor the service area with two garages of 20 square meters each, on the first floor the living area with kitchen, living room and bathroom, and on the upper floor the sleeping area with two bedrooms and bathroom. In the park, of great charm, there are centuries-old trees and a circular swimming pool with adjoining Jacuzzi, the area maintains the typical signs of a nineteenth-century romantic style, with references to a noble garden of the late eighteenth century. In a small high area of the garden there are fruit trees, this space constitutes the useful garden with vegetable garden and cut flowers. The water path originates from the parterre where stone and lawn steps follow the central thread of small bodies of water. Upstream a secret garden with a prevalence of noble evergreens that build a series of niches that serve as natural changing rooms of service at the swimming pool, as in the ancient gardens of verzura. The large free lawn enhances the iron gazebo, a sheltered resting place. This is followed by two large lawns framed by shrubs with a romantic flavor, in particular, the outermost lawn creates a sort of belvedere open to the splendid view facing the plain.

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.*