Historic Italian Villa Once Home Napoleon’s Sister Sale
Villa Orsucci, a historic 18th-century villa situated in the stunning Tuscan region of Lucca, Italy, is now available for purchase. This majestic property, which once belonged to Caroline Bonaparte, the sister of Napoleon I of France, spans over 3,200 sq m of land and boasts a main villa, an annexe, a private church, and more than 6 hectares of land, including swimming pools, gravel paths, and additional outbuildings.
Marketed by the prestigious Italian agency Lionard Luxury Real Estate, the asking price for this exceptional property has not been disclosed. While the villa’s origins date back to the 16th century, it was transformed into a grand estate in the 18th century by its owner, Coriolano Orsucci, an Italian silk merchant. He commissioned the renowned architect and Baroque pioneer, Filippo Juvara, to renovate and expand the villa, adding to its grandeur.
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In 1836, Caroline Bonaparte purchased the villa and made it her home. Known as the Queen of Naples during the reign of her husband, King Joachim Murat, Bonaparte retained ownership of the villa until her passing in 1839. The main villa on the estate is a three-story structure with an attic and a basement. Covering approximately 2,500 sq m, it boasts a central living room, multiple bedrooms, kitchens, and dining areas. The villa’s highlight is the stunning double-height hall adorned with two large paintings from 1710, believed to have been brought to the estate by Bonaparte. The house is also furnished with exquisite period furniture, tapestries, and stucco decorations.
The annexe on the property has been recently restored and offers five bedrooms, each with its own private bathroom. In total, Villa Orsucci boasts a total of 10 bedrooms. Set among rolling hills, this villa is just a short distance from the town center of Lucca and only an hour’s drive from Florence. For those interested in additional land, Lionard suggests considering purchasing the estate’s stables and farmer’s house, which occupy an extra 15,000 sq m of land adjacent to the villa’s grounds. These properties would be sold separately from Villa Orsucci.