16th Century Villa of Carolina Bonaparte in Lucca

REF: 6542

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Description

A magnificent historic villa with swimming pools set amidst the enchanting hills of Lucca, once home to Carolina Bonaparte. In a place of rare beauty and timeless charm, this prestigious estate comprises a main villa, a guesthouse with five independent suites, a private chapel, a splendid ancient Limonaia, and several ancillary buildings, including a farmer’s house and splendid stables. With a total area of approximately 3,700 sqm, the property offers a unique atmosphere, set amidst the verdant heart of the Lucchese hills. Outside, two shimmering pools harmonize with the landscape, creating scenes of pure poetry. The possibility of creating a private helipad adds an additional layer of exclusivity to the estate. A third pool, once the jewel of the villa’s southern garden, already benefits from the necessary authorizations and is ready to be restored, thus completing a vision of perfection defined by elegance, well-being, and timeless luxury.

A Regal Jewel in the Heart of Tuscany

The Legacy of Carolina Bonaparte

Nestled among the gentle slopes of the Lucchese hills, just minutes from the Renaissance walls of Lucca, this extraordinary estate stands as one of the most distinguished historic residences in all of Italy. Once home to Carolina Bonaparte, sister of Napoleon and Queen of Naples, the villa embodies centuries of aristocratic life, artistic splendor, and timeless grandeur. Surrounded by art, fine furnishings, and precious textiles she brought with her, Carolina spent her last years here until her passing in 1839. Her presence endows the estate with a unique sense of history, infusing every room with the echoes of European courts and the refined elegance of an imperial legacy.

A Monumental Villa of Timeless Splendor

The Grandeur of 18th-Century Tuscany

Spanning over 3,200 square meters, the property offers a rare expression of 18th-century magnificence. The heart of the villa is its extraordinary double-height salon at 125 square meters, the largest in the Lucca area, soaring 8 meters high, adorned with masterful stuccoes by Sebastiano Puccini and dominated by two monumental canvases by Pier Dandini – The Battle of Ponte Milvio and The Rape of the Sabines. Evocative of the grandeur of Europe’s great courts, this room sets the tone for the villa’s opulent sequence of salons and chambers, including the celebrated “Red Room,” lined with silk and furnished by skilled 18th-century artisans.

Living History, Surrounded by Beauty

A Garden of Eternal Harmony

Every corner of the estate reflects centuries of refined living. This heritage villa is embraced by a monumental six-hectare park, an exceptional example of Tuscan landscape design. Gravel paths, sculpted hedges, terracotta statues, and centuries-old trees create a harmonious dialogue with nature. Two shimmering pools blend discreetly into the scenery, reflecting the endless sky and the quiet majesty of the hills. From every vista, the harmony of nature and art reveals itself as a living masterpiece, a garden not merely to behold, but to experience as an eternal dream.

A Location of Prestige and Serenity

Between Renaissance Cities and Tuscan Coastlines

Only minutes from the storied walls of Lucca, yet embraced by a silence as old as the land itself, the villa stands as a sanctuary of aristocratic memory and Tuscan poetry. From this privileged vantage point, history, art, and nature converge into one of Italy’s most evocative legacies. An estate not only to be admired, but to be revered. For discerning international buyers, this estate represents not only an unrivaled home but also a rare opportunity to own a piece of European history.