Historic villa with park and swimming pool, just a few steps from the sea

In the heart of Marina di Massa, along the ancient Via del Sale that once connected the Duchy of Massa-Carrara to Modena and Parma, stands a prestigious noble villa dating back to the 18th century, now transformed into an elegant high-end hospitality property. A historic residence of rare significance, located in one of the most exclusive areas of Versilia, just minutes from the sea and perfectly integrated into the Tuscan cultural and landscape context. The property extends over approximately 2,500 sqm of internal surface and is surrounded by a magnificent private park of over 5,500 sqm, beautifully landscaped to ensure privacy, tranquility, and visual harmony with the historic architecture. The original 18th-century layout, with a central body and wings added in later periods, preserves valuable architectural elements such as the historic sundial bearing the famous inscription “Horas non numero nisi serenas”, marble façades with poetic engravings, and the impressive original staircase in cipollino marble, handcrafted at the time of construction. The villa currently offers 28 elegant and quiet rooms, all featuring original 18th-century wooden beam ceilings, and 25 bathrooms, distributed functionally to ensure a high standard of hospitality. The common areas include a representative dining hall and a fully equipped professional kitchen, designed to support high-level service, ideal for a demanding international clientele. On the basement level, there are spacious historic cellars, atmospheric spaces structurally suitable for the creation of a wellness area, spa, or sauna, further enhancing the experiential offering and strengthening the property's positioning within the luxury hospitality segment. The park, a true oasis of tranquility, features centuries-old holm oaks, maritime pines, and charming scenic views. In the front garden, there is an 18th-century white Carrara marble fountain and a rare domed brick fountain dating back to the year 1000. The outdoor area is completed by a generously sized swimming pool (21 x 8 meters), pergolas and pavilions creating private and convivial spaces, as well as a private parking area accommodating up to 50 cars. A particularly noteworthy feature is the possibility of volumetric expansion of up to 40%, a rare opportunity for a historic property of this level, allowing for the development of additional suites, common areas, or services—making it perfectly suited for transformation into a luxury boutique hotel or iconic hospitality destination. Thanks to its strategic location, the villa benefits from excellent connections to the main Tuscan art cities and represents a unique opportunity for those seeking to invest in a property of significant historical, architectural, and entrepreneurial value, combining timeless charm, structural solidity, and concrete development potential.