Tuscany, Lucca, Capannori, Italy

In the heart of the most authentic Tuscany, among the gentle profiles of the Lucca hills and a few minutes from the famous Renaissance walls of Lucca, Dreamer Luxury Real Estate presents on the market one of the most extraordinary historic residences in Italy: the villa that belonged to Carolina Bonaparte, sister of Napoleon and Queen of Naples.

It is one of the most impressive country villas in the Lucca area, a place where art, nature, and historical memory coexist harmoniously, bearing witness to centuries of aristocratic life, historical events, and priceless art collections.

The property, which has its origins in the 16th century, was purchased in 1836 by Caroline Bonaparte, wife of Joachim Murat and Queen of Naples until 1815. She spent her last years here, until her death in 1839, bringing with her precious works of art, furnishings, and tapestries that still enrich the main rooms today.

The villa extends over a total of over 3,200 square meters: approximately 2,500 square meters of the main residence, spread across three levels, and 700 square meters of annexes and service buildings, with rooms that testify to the magnificence of the great 18th-century residences. The fulcrum of the residence is the double-height hall, the largest in the Lucca area, spanning 125 square meters and boasting an 8-meter-high ceiling. The walls are decorated with stuccoes attributed to maestro Sebastiano Puccini, while two monumental canvases by Pier Dandini — The Battle of the Milvian Bridge and The of the Sabine Women —dominate the scene, evoking the magnificence of the great European courts.

Adjacent to the hall are a series of state rooms, including the famous Red Room, upholstered in silk and furnished by local 18th-century craftsmen. The large windows offer unique views of the park and surrounding hills, creating a sense of harmony between architecture and landscape.

The main villa is completed by the ancient kitchens on the ground floor, service areas restored with respect for the original structures, and the second floor, currently in need of renovation, which offers additional living space.

In addition to the main building, the property includes a finely restored annex with 5 independent suites, a perfectly preserved 18th-century private church, a historic lemon house of over 200 m2, once used to store more than one hundred potted lemon trees, a farmer's house, and splendid stables.

The monumental park, which extends over 6 hectares, is one of the most spectacular examples of a Tuscan garden: gravel paths, sculpted hedges, terracotta statues, and centuries-old trees alternate in a measured balance between order and nature. Two panoramic swimming pools blend discreetly into the landscape, offering spectacular views of the Lucca countryside and Lake Bientina.

The villa enjoys a privileged location: immersed in the quiet of the Lucca hills yet just minutes from the center of Lucca, an internationally renowned city of art, and close to Pisa, Florence, and the Versilia coast. This location, combined with the accessibility of major infrastructure hubs, further enhances its appeal to an international clientele.

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