30 bedrooms villa, 2550 m²

Cascina, Pisa (province)

Stunning 18th-century villa in the heart of Tuscany, between Pisa and Florence and not far from  the region’s most famous beaches.

The main three-story building contains 2,500 m2/27,000 ft2 living space and features 45 rooms.
The unique, breathtaking interior frescoes are world renowned.
This exclusive property was home to art and artist for centuries. Books have been written and films have been made about the villa and its unparalleled art treasures.

The villa grounds include approx. 11,000 m2/2.7 acres of beautiful gardens. An additional area (1,250 m2/.03 acre) is suitable for leisure amenities such as a sport/game court or swimming pool. Three outbuildings (320 n2/3,444 ft2) complete the property.

A private driveway through the park, shaded by age-old oaks, leads to the main façade of the villa.
The main portal reveals a large, finely decorated, vaulted hall. The chapel nearby shows stunning trompe-l’oeil wall paintings which virtually expand the room, opening new perspectives of eye-catching, two-story side naves and balconies.  G. Tempesti, one of the most famous Tuscan painters in the late 1700s, is  responsible for the frescoes.
A massive staircase of sandstone steps and Carrara marble columns gives access to the first floor in a beautiful and breathtaking scenery, widely acknowledged as a masterpiece of architecture and painting. Three large frescoes depict ancient Greek and Roman divinities: Minerve – the goddess of wisdom and power; Cerere – the goddess of wealth; and Bacchus – the god of happiness.
The astonishing fresco decorating the staircase ceiling depicts the Muses on the Elicona mountain, while Apollon, the God of Music, reigns from the highest point of the vault.
Precious mosaic floors, gold decorated doors, and trompe-l’oeil frescoes transforming  a parlor in a terrace with its view of a bright sky are just some of the exquisite details that attest to the unrivalled prestige of the villa.

The two-story side wing overlooking the southern part of the garden contains a spacious room, used in the 19th century by a former owner of the villa, a skilled musician,  as an auditorium where his music was performed for his guests.  In the opposite two-story wing the large 18th century kitchen complete with fireplace and wood-burning oven is still featured.
A recent renovation of a portion of the villa revealed a most exciting find - several rooms had two and even three frescoes layered one on top of the other. Records have been kept on the walls to document the fascinating evolution of fine art over three centuries. 
Elegant suites arranged with updated furnishings are featured in this refurbished part of the estate.
The garden features wonderful age-old trees which create very desirable areas of shade. No matter the season, the magic and the colors of the park provide soothing calm.

During World War II a Company of the United States Army was posted at the estate. Offices and military officers’ quarters occupied a portion of the villa, while the main body of soldiers were camped in the garden park. The famous American boxer John Kowalczyk from Rochester, NY, known in the ring as, “Irish Johnny Flynn”, was among the soldiers stationed on the property. A book by Tom Prost was published in 2019 in the States about the U. S. Army stationed at the villa.

The property is strategically located in a very favorable position, just 3 minutes from an exit of the highway which connects Pisa with Florence; only 10 minutes from Pisa International Airport and 10 minutes from the center of Pisa. Florence is less than one hour driving time. The beach is only 20 minutes driving.
The property is a prestigious residence for those who love living in a unique atmosphere of authentic Italian art and beauty. It may also be a unique opportunity for a targeted investment.

Thanks to its majestic spaces, location, and historic value, various development projects are possible. For example the villa could be converted to a luxury hotel, university campus, research center, or wonderful venue for high-profile events. Residential apartments might be provided for senior executives or high-level tourists.

For privacy, the address shown is purely indicative. - For more information contact: 050562146 or 3314850077 or ag.pisa@professionecasa.it