Forlì, Emilia-Romagna 47121

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 positionVilla 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 Forl and Ravenna.The villa is located 7 km from Forl (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 buildingsThe 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 rooms23 rooms - 6 bedrooms - 3 bathroomsGround FloorThe 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 FloorAlso 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 rooms6 rooms - 2 bedrooms - 2 bathroomsGround FloorThe ground floor houses the kitchen, living room, dining room, a bathroom and some accessory rooms (cellar, storage room, etc.).First floorUsed 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 finishingThe 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 ele