Description
Santandrea Luxury Houses & Top Properties offers for sale a majestic mansion located in the semi-central area of Biella, part of the prestigious Rivetti Villas complex, an area renowned for its elegance and refinement. Built in 1930 by architect Michele Frappolli, it represents a perfect example of neo-Gothic Art Nouveau style, characterized by a slender line with projecting brick parts and a distinctive pentagonal turret that dominates the entire structure.
Spread over three floors, the villa offers panoramic views of the surrounding plain and the nearby Cervo Creek, providing a sense of quiet and isolation while being close to the heart of the city. The materials used in the construction are of the highest quality, with floors and colonnades made of colored marble from quarries now extinct, finely crafted plaster stucco, and coffered ceilings embellishing every room.
The mezzanine floor houses a reception hall, with direct access to a study, dining room and a colonnade that frames, in the view, the prestigious, freestanding, cantilevered alps green marble staircase, a true work of architectural art. This floor also houses a kitchen, dinette and service area, as well as access to a back staircase.
Ascending to the second floor, one finds oneself in a lounge or relaxation area, framed by an elegant colonnade further enhanced by walls decorated with a care and craftsmanship impossible to replicate. This floor houses four bedrooms, each with its own bathroom, two balconies and a rooftop terrace, offering spacious and bright spaces.
The pentagonal turret, which rises above the entire structure, offers breathtaking 360-degree views, a unique place to admire the surrounding panorama. The basement contains various service rooms, while the attic houses additional spacious spaces, ideal for being customized according to one's needs.
The garden, designed by renowned landscape architects Roda brothers, is a true green paradise, with a billiard room originally planned in the lower part, now transformed into an art gallery. Completing the property is a garage on the ground floor, capable of accommodating up to three vehicles, which adds further convenience and comfort to this beautiful residence.
