Villa Grace, a masterpiece of Libero Cecchini

Villa Grace was designed in the 1960s by Veronese architect Libero Cecchini and represents an example of architecture in which the interior spaces are separated by a system of wall-screens that, without the traditional doors, create a fluid and functional interior space accentuated by the large windows opening onto the park and the swimming pool over which these spaces are suspended. The villa, with a surface area of 1,000 square metres on three levels, is immersed in a one-hectare park with a swimming pool and a large portico overlooking it. Villa Grace is a pearl of Valpolicella, offering the utmost comfort, elegance, art, privacy and tranquillity, just a stone's throw from the historical and gastronomic itineraries, culture, music, events and shows of Verona, one of the most fascinating and romantic cities in Italy. The garden is set in 10,000 square metres of parkland surrounded by a high wall of river pebbles. Passing through the main gate, you walk along an avenue lined with large magnolia trees that leads to the entrances of the residence. English-style lawns and evocative corners with flowers and ornamental plants, plays of light and reflections of turquoise water on the high stone walls, enrich the overall scenery on which the residence's interior horizontal spaces are suspended like the decks of a ship. The living area is developed on three levels overlooking the large central void where the staircase and fireplace stand, clearly recalling the style of Frank Lloyd Wright. The large interior spaces, in continuity with each other, are characterised by the contrast between the stone covering the double-height walls and the elegance of the mirror-polished yellow, red and white marble floors. The large windows overlooking the park in the dining room and those in the billiard room suspended over the swimming pool, dilate the perception of the interior spaces, creating a scenographic vision of continuity and harmony between rooms and nature. The sleeping area occupies the first floor of the villa and is accessed from two different points, climbing the two large staircases, one in marble and the other in steel and wood, suspended over the large central void. The five spacious, recently renovated, air-conditioned rooms, although different from each other, are linked by a single thread: elegance and attention to detail. Modern and refined, declined in different styles, they use furnishings and finishes created by great international designers without sacrificing comfort and functionality.