The Gucci family mansion has long been one of Rome’s most fashionable addresses.
The term ‘Gucci’s house’ may bring to mind books and movies, but in the heart of Rome’s posh neighborhood there is literally a house built and still owned by the Gucci family heirs. . Intrigued? It’s for sale.
In the late 1940s, fashion mogul Aldo Gucci, eldest son and former CEO of the iconic Italian brand, was looking for a place to build a hotel. family homeHe found one ten minutes from the historic city center.
An elegant staircase leads from the main living space to the bedroom.
Completed in 1951, the villa continued to serve as a holiday gathering place even after the children had grown up. The home is surrounded by greenery in an established neighborhood historically filled with wealthy homeowners and embassies.
In addition to the name association and central location, the mogul-sized property stands out for another reason, according to listing agents. Chiara Genarelli of building heritage“It’s really rare to find something this big and well-kept in Rome,” says Gennarelli. “Now most houses are divided into apartments.”
The villa has become a family gathering place for holidays and important events.
Behind the gated entrance is the 1,200-square-metre main villa set on approximately 10,000-square-metre manicured grounds.
Restored in the 1990s, the house’s façade retains its original ambience, with bay windows, columns and decorative details, a blend of English style and Tuscan accents. Admire the surrounding gardens, the skyline of Rome, and the Altare della Patria (or Altar of the Fatherland), a neoclassical national monument that symbolizes the heart of ancient Rome.
Details like bay windows, parquet floors, and ornate fireplaces enhance the old-world feel.
The four storey villa was designed with a garden level kitchen, games/billiards room, laundry area and staff quarters. Elevators connect the floors.
The main level, with multiple living rooms, dining room, study, and guest bathroom, is centered around a wooden staircase in the shape of a seashell. Parquet floors, crown moldings and elegant fireplaces are the details.
The bedroom is off the grand landing with an oval ceiling above.
The primary suite is located upstairs along with four other ensuite bedrooms. At the top of the villa is a roof terrace and stairs leading to more bedrooms, for a total of 12 bedrooms, 12 full bathrooms and 2 half baths.
Gucci added a second 900-square-meter villa to the site in the early 1960s for one of his sons, also in British style. His small three-story villa of about 9,700 square feet needs refurbishment and can be used as an office, guest house or rental. It has separate access and, together with the greenhouse and his two annexes, occupies about a third of the site.
The list includes two villas, a swimming pool and various buildings.
The main grounds include a swimming pool, changing rooms with bathrooms, garage and tool storage.
Priced at €15 million, or approximately US$15.9 million, this property is ready for the next dynasty.
“The ideal buyer is an international entrepreneur who loves lush outdoor spaces, spending time with friends and having a nice dinner at home.”
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