00:00 The phrase "House of Gucci" may bring the book or film to mind, but in the exclusive
00:05 residential heart of Rome, there is a house constructed and still owned by Gucci family
00:09 heirs.
00:10 Intrigued?
00:11 It's for sale.
00:13 In the late 1940s, fashion magnate and one-time CEO Aldo Gucci, the eldest son of the iconic
00:19 Italian brand's founder, was looking for a spot to build a family home.
00:23 He found one ten minutes from the historic city center.
00:28 Located in Camiluccia, a quiet residential pocket within Rome's elegant Della Vittoria
00:32 Quarter, the villa is a blend of Tuscan and English styles.
00:37 Priced at 15 million euros, or about 15.9 million dollars, this property is ready for
00:43 its next dynasty.
00:45 Beyond the gated entrance is a 1,200 square meter main villa set on about 10,000 square
00:50 meters of landscaped grounds.
00:52 That's nearly 13,000 square feet of living space on 2.5 acres.
00:57 Entering from the north through the manor gate, a cobblestone road curves around the
01:01 villa and a stone pathway leads straight ahead to the home's marble staircase flanked with
01:06 sentry lions.
01:08 Largely oriented to the south, the villa is drenched in light even amid the towering cypress
01:12 and pine that line paths and roads, lending the expansive grounds a semi-wooded feel.
01:19 The villa's entry sets a sophisticated tone with its marble fireplace handsomely bedecked
01:23 by a casing of carved wood.
01:25 The real show, however, is the dramatic sweep of a nautilus-shaped staircase with walnut
01:30 banister.
01:32 The first floor harbors reception rooms, a salon, dining room, study, and guest bathroom.
01:38 Several of the bay windows have coffered ceilings.
01:42 The living and dining rooms are anchored with carved marble fireplaces.
01:46 All rooms feature generous crown molding.
01:49 Striking arched entries off the top of the staircase lead to five en suite bedrooms.
01:55 The primary bedroom suite has a bay window, fireplace, balcony, walk-in closet, and a
02:00 pink marble bathroom, about 375 square feet of space.
02:05 A convenient in-home elevator can be used to reach the villa's top floor, the mansarda.
02:11 Decorated in a modern style in contrast to the rest of the villa, this attic living space
02:16 has a penthouse feel.
02:18 Set with wood floors, the large living room is warmed by a circular glass fireplace and
02:23 includes a large rectangular skylight and an en suite bedroom.
02:27 Ascending the final set of stairs, the rooftop terrace opens to commanding views of the Roman
02:32 skyline and the surrounding gardens.
02:35 The kitchen is located on the garden level and can be accessed through the villa's garage.
02:40 The garden level also has a laundry, staff bedroom, bathroom, and a game room.
02:45 The L-shaped pool, surrounded by lemon and orange trees, is banked with white marble
02:50 along its edge.
02:51 It includes a pool house with exterior walls inset with Roman busts and matching Solomonic
02:56 columns.
02:58 Absent permanent occupants during the past decade, the Gucci family has used the property
03:03 to gather during holidays and other events.
03:06 Aldo Gucci is credited with creating the brand's iconic interlocking G logo, and the cultured
03:12 aesthetic behind that star-power branding is still evident in his villa, 34 years after
03:17 his death.
03:18 The family hasn't changed a thing, even during renovations.
03:22 That includes antique furnishings, crystal chandeliers and sconces, tapestries, rugs,
03:28 a burnished rosewood grand piano sourced from Gaveau in Paris, 17th century paintings, and
03:34 richly hued wallpaper, all reflecting the elegant sensibilities of the Gucci family.
03:40 Most of the furnishings are available for purchase in negotiation with the sales price.
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