Progettata dall'ingegnere livornese Carlo Cartier e costruita tra il 1896 e il 1898, questa villa fonde elementi gotici, rinascimentali e moreschi. La sua torre, le feritoie, il bugnato, le finestre con archi acuti e i fregi, nonché la loggia colonnata, sono una testimonianza dell’eclettismo che caratterizzò le residenze della ricca borghesia e nobiltà nell’Europa della seconda metà dell’Ottocento. I tetti inclinati in tegole rosse richiamano lo stile degli edifici alpini, mentre eleganti fregi traforati decorano la parte centrale del…
la casa e si ripetono negli archi di porte e finestre, anche nel cortile interno.
Three of the four wrought-iron gates giving access to the villa are supported by turrets with acroters, while the main gate is supported by two original ancient towers, once used as guard posts. These towers, with pointed arch windows and ornamental friezes, face the main street, creating a majestic and impressive entrance.
The villa covers an area of 2000 square metres and includes the main house, a large garden-park, outbuildings, the hunter's house and a large courtyard. Inside, elegant stairs with ancient stone balustrades lead to the living room, dining room and a room lit by a loggia above with polychrome glass and delicate floral decorations. A side staircase leads to a loggia with large windows overlooking the garden.
The private area of the villa, located on the mezzanine floor, comprises twelve rooms, as well as numerous other service rooms. An internal staircase connects the loggia to the "parterre" on the first floor. On the ground floor, a terrace with stairs leads to the garden and orchard.
A large courtyard to the north-west connects the villa to the outbuildings, which include servants' rooms, bathrooms, kitchens, a shed, a granary and a hunters' room. Over the years, parts of the villa have been annexed to increase the functionality and liveability of the property.
