8 bedrooms villa, 1791 m²

Forlì, Forlì-Cesena (province)

Eighteenth-century country villa, in need of renovation, with outbuilding and private park of approx. 1 ha. Commercial surface area of the villa of 1,548 sqm, with kitchen, living areas, 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and numerous accessory rooms. Renovated annexe of 243 sqm commercial surface area, with kitchen, living areas, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and accessory rooms. Possibility of purchasing a further 3 ha of land.

Geographic position
Villa Settecentesca is an elegant period residence, situated on about 1 ha of land, in a convenient and reserved position on the Romagna plain that stretches between Forlì and Ravenna.
The villa is located 7 km from Forlì (10 minutes by car), a city of reference for everyday shopping and necessities, known for its rich cultural heritage, delicious local cuisine and excellent quality of life. Just 18 km away is Ravenna (less than 20 minutes), another important historical centre of Emilia Romagna, famous for its Byzantine mosaics and numerous historical sites of inestimable value.
In spite of its location surrounded by greenery, the villa is well connected to the main roads: the A14 motorway is only 5 km away, making it possible to reach Bologna (69 km) in less than an hour and Rimini (53 km) in about half an hour.
The location is perfect for seaside lovers, with the renowned seaside resorts of the Adriatic coast within easy reach: Milano Marittima (33 km), famous for its beaches and lively nightlife, Cesenatico (36 km), with its characteristic canal port, and Rimini about half an hour by car.
The nearest airport is Bologna airport, about 80 km away (one hour's drive), while Rimini airport is about 58 km away (45 minutes' drive).

Description of buildings
The property consists of the main villa and an annexe, surrounded by approximately 1 ha of private land.

Main Villa - 885 commercial sqm + 663 commercial sqm of ancillary rooms
23 rooms - 6 bedrooms - 3 bathrooms

Ground Floor
The villa is crossed by a large living room, with French windows looking onto two opposite sides, which divides it into two distinct wings.
On the left we find a living room/sitting room, a dining room, a kitchen with pantry, a bedroom/study and a bathroom.
With access from the outside we also find two large storage rooms, connected by an internal staircase to two further storage rooms on the upper floor.
On the right hand side we find two bedrooms and six further rooms accessory to the house (cellars, storage rooms, woodshed, etc.).

First Floor
Also on this level we find a large central living room, three bedrooms (one of which has a storage room/wardrobe), two bathrooms and four large storage rooms.

Dependance - 155 commercial sqm + 88 commercial sqm of accessory rooms
6 rooms - 2 bedrooms - 2 bathrooms

Ground Floor
The ground floor houses the kitchen, living room, dining room, a bathroom and some accessory rooms (cellar, storage room, etc.).

First floor
Used as a sleeping area, with two bedrooms and a bathroom.

The surface area is calculated on the basis of the net floor area including internal partitions and increased by 10% for load-bearing walls.

State and finishing
The manor house is an ancient noble country residence, characterised by simple lines, with a small wooded garden in front of it that gives it privacy and confidentiality.
The earliest historical evidence of the villa, between 1110 and 1120, and its proximity to other parish churches such as S. Martino in Barisano, indicate the probable presence and continuity of organised rural settlements in this area since late Antiquity and throughout the early Middle Ages.
Its origin is uncertain; tradition places it in the late Renaissance, but its current morphology dates back to the late 18th century.
The entrance to the villa follows a longitudinal axis and defines the symmetrical arrangement of the rooms: a classical layout that is reflected on the outside in a regular structure with a central part rising on two floors, flanked by service rooms on one floor.
The whole is characterised by a sober elegance, without elaborate ornamentation, with portals emphasised by round arches and openings with central elements that extend to become French windows.
Internally we find an interesting pictorial decoration on the vault of one of the rooms on the first floor, characterised by floral motifs within geometric panels, alternating with female figures in dancing poses. In the centre of the vault is a painting of two winged cupids kissing, suggesting that this room was the master bedroom.
The other rooms on the first floor have vaulted ceilings without decoration.
On the ground floor, social spaces such as the living room, dining room and kitchen are covered by ceilings with exposed wooden beams.
The side bodies of the villa partly have an attic with circular openings that allow light to enter.

The villa is part of the Associazione Dimore Storiche Italiane (ADSI https://www.associazionedimorestoricheitaliane.it/).

The villa has always been inhabited and used as a country residence by the noble families that owned it and, over the centuries, it has been remodelled and partly restored, in the 1980s, while still retaining its original period atmosphere.
The residential parts are now in fairly good condition, but general modernisation is certainly needed, especially as regards the plant engineering, with the provision of a heating system. The accessory parts (cellars, storerooms, etc.) need complete renovation.

The annex, on the other hand, has recently undergone renovation and energy efficiency with thermal insulation work, replacement of the boiler, replacement of windows and doors, re-roofing, and installation of a photovoltaic system.

External areas
The park surrounding the villa is approximately 1 ha in size and is rich in centuries-old indigenous trees, which have presumably remained unchanged over the years, guaranteeing a high degree of privacy and confidentiality. There is also a small vineyard on the land (about 200 sqm).

For those who require it, it is possible to purchase a further 3 ha of adjacent agricultural land at a price of 25,000 €/ha.

Services and utilities
Connection to the municipal water supply system
Irrigation well with a depth of 10 metres
Leaky sewage system
Alarm system present
Telephone line present

Use and potential uses
Villa Settecentesca is a charming property in a very convenient location, both with respect to Forlì and Ravenna, and to some of the most important seaside resorts on the Romagna coast, such as Milano Marittima, Cervia, Cesenatico and Rimini, all of which can be reached in half an hour by car.
For these reasons, the villa is ideal both as a private residence and as a holiday home, with the possibility of putting it to income during periods when it is not in use, by including it in the international holiday rental circuit.