Description
The charming Art Nouveau residence is located in the lower Monferrato in Cavagnolo in the province of Turin which is only 30 km away.
Commissioned by the founder of Martini&Rossi, it presents and preserves its elegant forms that are very reminiscent of the eighteenth-century villas on the Turin hills. Dating back to the early 1900s, it has large halls that open onto the Italian garden beyond a park of approximately 15,000 m2 populated by lime trees, beeches, cedars of Lebanon,
magnolias and centuries-old trees.
Enriched by avenues, statues, fountains and a lake with an internal spring, caves decorated with shells, all enclosed by brick walls decorated with classic Art Nouveau vases.
The complex architecture consists of the main villa of approximately 1,200 m2 on 3 floors, a smaller villa next door of approximately 340 m2, garage of approximately 250 m2, various outbuildings of approximately 300 m2, two farmhouses of approximately 400 m2 and ancillary rooms. Two ancient entrances with wrought iron gates open the view of the property and its gardens. Adjacent to the complex there is a vineyard, but with another entrance and other surrounding walls, but still part of the estate. Inside, a magnificent double staircase, coffered ceilings and classic Art Nouveau ceilings decorated in plaster, grit and nailed wooden plank floors, original doors and radiators also in Art Nouveau style. The furniture is original from the time, enriched by some pieces made by master furniture makers from the 40s and 50s. The roof has been recently renovated, while the rest is undergoing careful restoration and with careful recovery of the original materials . An indoor swimming pool will also be built, enhancing the period finishes and details of which Villa Martini is rich.
