Description
Just steps from the center of Cellatica, this prestigious villa was designed by architect Leonardo Benevolo, a prominent Italian architect and historian. Built in the 1980s, the property was conceived and designed to be one-of-a-kind. In fact, Benevolo wanted to play a lot by exploiting the colors of the flooring and the mezzanine levels to give movement to the internal plan.
The main entrance of the house, which has approximately 400 square meters, introduces us to the elegant ground floor, characterized by a large room of approximately 60 square meters abundantly lit by large windows, in the center of which is placed a fireplace that guarantees a welcoming atmosphere during the winter evenings.
Attached to the living room is also a semi-separable kitchenette, of dimensions typical of the years of construction of the property.
On this floor, also takes its place the master bedroom with adjoining walk-in closet and en suite bathroom.
Each room on the ground floor enjoys a direct outlet onto the approximately 115 square meter porch behind the villa, the large heights and sizes make this space a summer extension of the living area with a view of a large and lush flat garden that provides an oasis of privacy and beauty with its 11,000 square meters in size. Also featuring a tennis court and an in-ground pool, the lot is partially registered as a vineyard, making it ideal for hospitality businesses or wineries. Continuing inside the home, on the upper floor, we find three comfortable bedrooms with two bathrooms and a walk-in closet. This floor also boasts a separate entrance. The basement, meanwhile, hides the architect's safe haven. It was the atrium of long working days with prominent figures in the history of Italian architecture. The study and library, which reflect the style of the rest of the home, are very large spaces that, during renovation, could be converted into a basement or a second living area, as they are at garden level. From the library, in fact, there is also direct access to the swimming pool. To complete the property, approximately ten years after its construction, an extension was made and a three-room annex was created. It measures approximately 110 square meters and is characterized by its brightness thanks to floor-to-ceiling windows, designed to create a magnificent view of the garden. The villa's final addition is the 50 square meter American-style triple garage, which provides direct access to the property. Multiple pedestrian and driveway entrances allow for the versatility of creating multiple residential units.
