La Villa Del Duca

La Villa del Duca
Isola d’Elba - Portoferraio:

Prestigious villa whose original construction is attributed to Cosimo I de’ Medici (1519-1574). One of the most significant historic villas on the island.

”La Casa del Duca” is located in Portoferraio, 2 km from the marina, 3 km from the golf course, and 6 km from Lacona beach. The prestigious villa, whose original construction is attributed to Cosimo I de’ Medici (1519-1574), is one of the most prominent historic villas on the island.

Masterfully renovated in the early 2000s, it combines ancient prestige with modern comfort.

La Casa del Duca is a residence where architecture clearly reflects the ancient noble Tuscan villa. The entire property includes:
- a large villa of approximately 600 sqm spread over 3 levels, with 8 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, garage, technical rooms, and spacious terraces;
- a land of about 17,000 sqm featuring a large pool with solarium, pine forest, an olive grove with 100 trees, covered parking spaces, and a double driveway entrance.

La Casa del Duca: charm, elegance, comfort, history, and prestige.

Ground Floor

On the ground floor, there is a large apartment currently used as a service accommodation but convertible, with a standard renovation, into a residence of the same level as the rest of the property. It consists of:
- kitchen (with staircase connecting to the upper floor),
- 2 bedrooms,
- study,
- hallway,
- wardrobe,
- bathroom.

Also on this floor are a 37 sqm garage, boiler room, cellars, and storage rooms, along with a large courtyard surrounded by the original stone walls.

First Floor

The entrance to the main living areas is via a façade staircase typical of Tuscan country villas, opening on the first floor into the living room with a fireplace.

There are three other accesses from the opposite side of the building, passing through a terrace covered with white wisteria, opening onto the dining room, kitchen, and two bedrooms.

Adjacent to the large living room is a study, also with a fireplace, a bedroom with related services, and a dining room connected to the kitchen.

An adjoining hallway from the dining room leads via a few steps down to two bedrooms with bathrooms and a staircase ascending to the sleeping area on the second floor.

Second Floor

The second floor features a spacious and elegant bedroom with windows and a terrace offering a splendid view of Portoferraio Bay. The environment, including a reading corner with a fireplace, is served by a walk-in closet and a bathroom.

At this level, there is also a charming bedroom with private bathroom.

A lush bougainvillea plant frames the terrace surrounding the south and west sides, creating areas of absolute peace and privacy.

Exterior

The pool and the centuries-old park complete this splendid property, which enjoys good privacy with a unique view of Portoferraio Bay.