With a unique view over the whole of Versilia and directly over Forte dei Marmi, Villa Reggia, an imposing classic Tuscan villa from the 18th century, meticulously restored by the current owners in 2009, is for sale.
This luxury villa for sale in Tuscany is believed to be one of the oldest properties in the area dating back to around 1780.
Set in a well-kept Italian-style garden of about 5000 square metres and surrounded by an original fence wall of the period, hand-built in local stone, the villa enjoys a breathtaking view, which opens up and embraces the entire Tuscan archipelago in a single glance: the islands of Livorno, Elba and Corsica on the left as far as the Ligurian coast on the right.
Carefully restored and reconstructed, this luxurious villa for sale in Pietrasanta still retains many of its original features, including: terracotta and marble floors, antique marble staircases and cast-iron balustrades, combining plant engineering and services with modern features, including: an elegant lift connecting all the main floors of the villa, integrated underfloor heating and cooling system, alarm system, wifi and independent automatic generator.
The property has two separate entrances, connected by an internal ring road that allows direct access to the main entrance of the villa from the large square with roundabout and uncovered parking for several cars.
This luxury property consists of the main villa on four levels for a total of approx. 950 sqm, as well as a traditional Tuscan country house, divided into two units, ideal for guests or service personnel, of approx. 340 sqm.
The ground floor is accessed through a corridor paved in original grey and white Carrara marble, featuring the stairwell, lift, a large guest bathroom and a chestnut wardrobe serving the dining room.
To the left of the entrance, an elegant doorway opened by arched doors connects the formal dining room with the breakfast room to the left and the charming tea room. The oak coffered ceiling of the rooms is a brilliantly executed neoclassical masterpiece. All the windows overlook the beautiful sea view and the dining room opens onto the belvedere terrace.
On the right-hand side of the entrance corridor, we find the well-equipped kitchen with adjoining larder, the refrigerated room, a convenient storage room and a service bathroom, as well as the functional laundry-ironing room.
All kitchen furniture was custom-made by local craftsmen and appliances include a state-of-the-art Grand Palais 180 stove from La Cornue, Gaggenau equipment, large Sub Zero refrigerator and wine refrigeration unit. The dark chestnut beamed ceilings have been restored to their original state and the floor has been paved in old terracotta tiles.
On the first floor, almost all the interiors of Villa Reggia retain their original layout. The main entrance hall with vaulted ceiling features an original staircase in white Carrara marble with painted cast-iron railings, connecting the first floor with the second floor and the attic. Adjacent to the entrance are the lift shaft and a convenient cloakroom.
Connected to the entrance by three splendid arches, the large main living room enjoys a dream view of the sea, amplified if possible by the white Carrara marble terrace. This large central space disengages a study with oak bookcases, a guest bathroom and a suite with double bedroom, its own private living area and bathroom.
On the second floor, the master bedroom also has a splendid sea view and is a separate unit with a spacious and well-equipped dressing room and its own private bathroom.
Also on this level are two further spacious bedrooms sharing a large bathroom in cipollino marble, as well as an open-plan room with its own bathroom, which can be used for an au pair, children's bedroom or study.
On the highest level on the third floor, attic level and characterised by significant heights, we find a large open-plan living room with spectacular sloping chestnut roof beams and a bathroom. This space can be transformed according to personal preference as a living area, games room with bar, billiard room and small library.
Completing this level is a large independent space with its own bathroom that can be used by service personnel.
Adjacent to the main villa, the annexe, a traditional Tuscan country house, is on two levels. On the ground floor is the characteristic summer kitchen with a traditional wood-burning stove and a covered patio for outdoor dining. The kitchen is connected to a living room that can also be used as a dining room during the winter, a TV room, a bathroom and a splendid vaulted, air-conditioned wine cellar for the optimal storage of fine wines.
Also on the ground floor is the housekeeper's flat, consisting of a living area, bedroom and bathroom.
The first floor is divided into two units, both consisting of a living area with kitchenette, bedroom and bathroom, ideal spaces for guests or service personnel, as well as a technical room and a space fully equipped for the security of the villa with alarm and video surveillance systems with the presence of dedicated personnel.