€1,500,000

Set amid the rolling Empolese countryside, within a private residential setting and 30 km from Florence, this 400 sqm designer villa extends across four levels served by a refurbished internal lift. It is the only private residence built in Italy by celebrated architect and designer Ettore Sottsass, combining his distinctive architectural language with refined contemporary comfort. The 825 sqm private garden frames the property, which offers four bedrooms, six bathrooms, formal reception rooms, a study, a cinema room, garage and a covered loggia running around the entire residence. A mosaic-clad blue arched portal and pitched roof introduce an iconic exterior, while the monumental entrance hall, with high ceilings and upper glazing, creates an impressive arrival experience. The ground floor features a bright living room, private study and guest bathroom, finished in fine Impruneta terracotta. A striking diagonal staircase connects the interiors alongside the lift. The first floor accommodates three generous en-suite bedrooms; the upper level hosts the principal suite with dressing room, private bathroom and access to the surrounding covered loggia. Wooden floors, independent underfloor heating and a Bang & Olufsen distributed audio system complete the upper floors, with open views across the surrounding hills. The lower-ground level includes a large TV and cinema room, sixth service bathroom and direct garage access. Approved extensions allow for an adjoining 120 sqm guest house and a 12x6 metre swimming pool, offering further scope for personalisation. Rif:17042 https://www.lionard.com/rare-sottsass-designed-residence-with-garden-in-empoli.html