A majestic 18th-century villa once belonging to Carolina Bonaparte, sister of Napoleon and Queen of Naples, has been put on the market by Lionard Luxury Real Estate. Surrounded by a three-hectare park with olive groves and meadows, the residence is regarded as one of the most enchanting historic estates in the Lucca area, a true emblem of its architectural and cultural wealth.

Nestled in the gentle hills of Lucca, the property covers more than 3,200 square meters spread across the main villa, an elegant guesthouse, and a perfectly preserved private chapel. It is set within six hectares of land that include a historic lemon house and ancient washhouses, as well as a monumental park with two swimming pools, boxwood hedges, terracotta statues, and gravel paths that still evoke the daily lives of the noble families who once lived there.

The villa’s origins date back to the 16th century, but it was under the guidance of Lucca merchant Coriolano Orsucci in the 18th century that it was transformed into a true monumental country residence. After his death, the work was completed by his son Carlo and grandson Lorenzo, as testified by the famous inscription still visible on the noble floor’s architrave.

In 1836, the property was purchased by Carolina Bonaparte, wife of Joachim Murat and Queen of Naples until 1815, who kept it until her death in 1839. Later, the villa passed into the hands of other aristocratic families tied to Italian history, including the Tossizza and the Zanardi Prosperi marquises of Ferrara, who were involved in the uprisings of 1848.