Charming historic residence located on the hills of Biella, built in the 1880s in Liberty style and subsequently restored in the 1920s by architect Chevalley. The villa retains many original furnishings, creating an atmosphere of bygone times rich in history and charm.
The building has hosted significant political and intellectual gatherings throughout the 20th century, with the participation of prominent figures such as Giulio Einaudi, Norberto Bobbio, Cesare Pavese, Augusto Monti, Leone Ginzburg, Pirandello, Montale, Levi, and others. The current owner, Antonicelli Franco, is also mentioned as an integral part of the villa's history.
The main entrance, known as the Poets' Hall, leads to four themed rooms: Billiard Room, Tea Room, Dining Room, and Game Room. A grand ballroom occupies the central part of the building, connected to the upper floor by a wide marble staircase leading to the bedrooms, library, and gallery.
The villa offers a total of 13 bedrooms, some of which are charming suites with marble-adorned bathrooms. Spaces include service rooms, a study, a pantry, frescoed ceilings, large windows overlooking the park, original wooden floors, and functional marble fireplaces.
The residence also includes a guesthouse of approximately 200 sqm and a two-level orangery, ideal as a reception structure, with a total area of about 500 sqm.
The property is surrounded by stone walls for maximum privacy and is situated in a magnificent century-old park designed in 1910 by the Biella nurseryman De Bois. The park features an Italian garden with boxwood hedges and ancient roses, along with Mediterranean flowering shrubs and plants. Both the park and the villa often host works of art by world-renowned artists, including a sculpture by the famous local artist Michelangelo Pistoletto.
The villa offers maximum privacy and tranquility while remaining within a short distance from the city center. The property is just over an hour away from Milan and Turin, as well as the famous skiing area of Monte Bianco.