Emilia Romagna

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La Gessa

 

The Villa Gessa, an elegant country villa in Emilia Romagna.
The historic villa is nestled within a verdant private estate.
Surrounded by mature trees, the villa offers perfect privacy.
There is a large pool with both sunny and shading areas.
The lovely setting of the pool and gardens.
Guests can take their breakfast outdoors.
There's also a large outdoor dining table for lunch or dinner.
The refined outdoor furniture is mostly made of iron topped with plush cushions.
The indoors feature elegant modern furnishings combined with historic features, as seen here in the main living room.
There's also a lovely sitting room for gathering in smaller groups or reading.
You can also dine indoors in the stylish dining room.
The villa has a large country kitchen where you can take smaller meals or snacks.
There's also a breakfast room next to the kitchen.
The stairs leading to the first floor.
A beautiful hall is found at the top of the staircase.
On the other side of the hall is the TV room, boasting pretty views over the gardens.
A view of the tree-lined driveway.
The Countess bedroom, which has a crystal chandelier and painted ceiling.
The Countess en suite is spacious and has a clawfoot bath tub.
The Green bedroom with a natural ambiance and lovely vistas over the gardens.
The Green en suite which has double basins and a large shower.
The Pappagalli bedroom, or the Parrot bedroom, which has lovely wallpaper and vintage paintings.
The Pappagalli en suite has a rain shower and parrot wallpaper.
The Pink bedroom, which has some antique furniture and a painted ceiling.
The Light Blue bedroom which has a beautiful antique armoire.
The Frescoed bathroom has delicately painted walls.
The 2nd Floor loggia, an ideal place to relax and enjoy the villa's tranquil setting.
It also has a beautiful panorama of the grounds and tree-lined driveway.
The 2nd floor sitting room offers another nice place to relax.
The Tennis bedroom which has twin beds and a tennis-themed decoration.
The Red bedroom has red accents and vintage prints on the walls.
The Red and Tennis bedrooms share a large bathroom.
There's a double sun bed with drapery to allow in just the right amount of sunlight.
Whether sitting in the sun or relaxing by the pool, there's the right ambiance to suit all moods.
Finish your days with aperitivo next to the pool.
The Villa Gessa, the perfect location for a refined holiday in Emilia Romagna.
La Gessa
Emilia Romagna
Found on a historic estate just outside Bologna, this aristocratic villa with a large pool provides an elegant base for exploring the culinary and cultural sites in and around Bologna and Emilia Romagna.
people
14
bedrooms
7 BR
bathrooms
5
airport
Bologna 20 km
pool
Daily maid
Cook
wifi
Air condition
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OVERVIEW

An aristocratic country retreat, this elegant villa is set within a picturesque park with mature trees, a 40-minute drive from Bologna. Originally built in the 16th century and designed in the Neoclassical style, the refined villa has been beautifully restored and boasts recently refurbished bedrooms and all-new bathrooms.

Arriving via a regal tree-lined avenue, you are met by the gracious villa with its top floor columned loggia. This loggia has an open-air sitting area.

Other living and dining areas are spread around the flat, manicured gardens. The extra-large pool is bordered by sun loungers and a canopied sunbed where you can relax in the afternoons.

With Murano chandeliers, historical paintings, wall frescoes, and dark wood antiques, the villa’s interiors are both grand and intimate. Guests can gather indoors in the main living room, small drawing room, cozy TV room, or family/games room. There’s a large country kitchen with wooden beams and a fireplace next to which is the breakfast room. Guests can enjoy meals in the formal dining room or two outdoor dining terraces.

The villa’s 7 bedrooms are spread over the first and second floors and have lovely views over the bucolic grounds. These are all uniquely decorated with different color schemes; some have Toile de Jouy fabrics, while others have delicately painted ceilings. Their matching en-suite bathrooms have been entirely refitted with luxurious wash basins, large showers, and some with soaking tubs.

There is a inviting restaurant at the edge of the estate, for easy dining beyond the villa. The surrounding region is one of Italy’s top gastronomic regions, so you can do a wide range of food-related visits (ham and cheese producers) and dine at some of Italy’s top restaurants. Other great excursions include sightseeing in Bologna, meandering through the historic Margherita Gardens, or discovering Italy’s automobile heritage at the Ducati Museum.

 

Outdoors
  • Private estate surrounded by mature trees and fields
  • Villa is approached via a grand tree-lined avenue
  • Manicured gardens and wide lawns
  • Two outdoor dining areas, one for breakfast and one for dinner
  • Several outdoor sitting areas with attractive furniture such as wrought-iron chairs and elegant rattan chairs with chic striped cushions
  • Very large pool (18x9m) surrounded by sun loungers and a canopied sunbed
  • Parking for several vehicles
  • Chic restaurant located at edge of estate
Indoors
  • Vast, 800 sq m aristocratic villa in neoclassical style
  • Classic, elegant decor with historic details including handpainted walls and ceiling frescoes
  • Decorated in comfortable modern furnishings, Murano chandeliers, family paintings, and antiques
  • Attractive domed hall on 1st floor with historic portraits and large chandelier
  • Formal living room, family drawing room, games/TV room on the different floors of the villa
  • Formal dining room and separate breakfast room
  • Spacious country kitchen with wooden beams and a fireplace for barbecuing
  • 7 double bedrooms (some can be twins), each uniquely decorated with a mix of modern and antique furniture and chandeliers or unique lamps
  • All bathrooms with new and luxurious fixtures
  • 2nd-floor loggia with lovely views and outdoor sitting area

DETAILS

Amenities
  • WIFI throughout
  • Air-conditioning in all bedrooms
  • Flat screen smart TV
  • Ping pong table and games
  • Mosquito nets
  • Gas barbecue
  • Washing machine
  • Toiletries
Staff | Service included
  • Breakfast preparation (ingredients not included)
  • Maid service
Staff | Service on request
  • Mid-week towel and linen change
  • Private chef
  • Aperitivo with live music
  • Airport pickup
  • Babysitter
  • Cooking classes
  • Yoga instructor

FLOORPLANS

To receive the floor plans of this villa contact Katharina or Gaia at contact@excellence.villas
Distances
Things to do
To receive a complete overview of activities and sightseeing in the area, contact Katharina or Gaia at contact@excellence.villas We will promptly email you an exhaustive document.

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