Romantic 19th Century Villa in Central Italy
Built in 1850, Villa Vecchiarelli has a unique and romantic facade with towers on each corner, set atop a monumental staircase with a double ramp that leads to the Italian gardens below.
The property is set at the slopes of Mount Terminillo with commanding views over the surrounding countryside.
The 14.83 acre estate is dominated by a centuries-old park, with tiered terraces surrounding the villa, including a swimming pool with covered lounge.
The 6 bedroom, 5 bathroom residence is distributed across 3 levels, connected by a grand marble staircase and an elevator.
Both the villa and its adjacent chapel have been painstakingly restored to revive the beautiful period details throughout, including numerous frescoes. Of particular note is the large elliptical hall, featuring a frescoed dome 6 metres high, upheld by twin columns with Corinthian capitals.
The gated estate is just a few minutes away from the ancient town of Rieti in Lazio, central Italy, accessible via an ancient cypress-lined drive.
All photos belong to the listing agency.
