Villa Elodie

Nestled in the heart of the exclusive and most reserved quadrilateral of Roma Imperiale in Forte dei Marmi, among elegant tree-lined avenues, historic villas and the discreet proximity to the Versiliana pine forest, this single-family villa was built between the late 1970s and early 1980s.

The property offers approximately 200 sqm of usable commercial floor area, spread over three levels, and enjoys a large garden of about 2,000 sqm, fully fenced and very private, with mature Mediterranean plants (maritime pines, holm oaks, oleanders and tall hedges), lawns and plenty of space to create a swimming pool.

The façade is classic of that Versilia period: bright white plaster, natural wood shutters and frames (now beautifully patinated by time and sea sun), with a discreet entrance porch and simple balustrades. The whole still conveys today the sober elegance typical of high-level summer residences built in those years.

Interiors

Ground floor

Direct access into a bright, spacious living-dining room with large windows overlooking the rear garden. The flooring is in warm, hard-wearing old terracotta-effect porcelain stoneware. The kitchen is separate and habitable, with independent rear access. Also on the ground floor there is a double/medium bedroom and a service bathroom with shower.

Intermediate level (short staircase)

A second double/medium bedroom with its own private bathroom (window overlooking the garden).

First floor (further flight of stairs)

The main sleeping area includes:

• one bedroom with en-suite bathroom and balcony;
• two additional double bedrooms served by a shared bathroom;
• large landing and balconies on three sides offering views through the pines and, in the distance, the feeling of the sea.

The villa retains the functional and spacious layout typical of prestigious 1970s–1980s constructions in the area: good ceiling heights, airy rooms, favourable orientation. The bedroom floors are in old herringbone parquet and wide planks (to be restored or sanded), while the bathrooms are tiled with top-quality porcelain stoneware of the period.

The images provided are a graphic hypothesis of how the villa could look after a restyling or extension project: they represent only some possible contemporary interpretations, not the current state of the property.

Time and use have left visible marks:

• some interior finishes need updating (1980s bathrooms, kitchen to be redone, systems to be revised/upgraded);
• wooden shutters and frames show the typical ageing from sea salt;
• garden is very beautiful but needs to be brought back to full splendour with significant pruning and new landscaping/pool design.
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Huge design potential

The property can be renovated and extended, or demolished and rebuilt (also taking advantage of the extensions allowed by the current PRG and municipal urban planning regulations of Forte dei Marmi). It is therefore a rare opportunity to create a custom-made, modern, high-end villa in one of the most prestigious and reserved locations in Versilia.

Enviable position: about 500 metres from the sea (6–7 minutes pleasant walk), very close to the historic beaches of the most exclusive establishments, the pier and the pedestrian centre of Forte (restaurants, boutiques, Versiliana), yet located in a quiet, green street of Roma Imperiale, far from summer traffic.

A villa with enormous potential: beautiful in itself, top location, important plot of land and possibility of a pool. Perfect for those seeking a summer residence to personalise and bring to the highest contemporary level, while preserving the authentic charm of a house built when Forte dei Marmi still meant discreet elegance rather than excess.