Roberto Cavalli Villa
In the early 1970s, fashion designer Roberto Cavalli rented an apartment on the second floor of a historic estate in Florence. He had just divorced his first wife and was looking for a quiet place where his children could come to stay on the weekends.
Seven years later, the owners decided to sell the house. Cavalli bought the entire estate and transformed it into one of Italy’s most unusual private residences.
The villa is called Il Poggio—“The Hill.” At its heart stands an old watchtower, from which enemies approaching Florence were monitored five centuries ago. Roberto Cavalli called this place “Strawberry Hill.”
The estate covers an area of 14 hectares. The garden features olive trees, cypresses, grapevines, and jasmine. A sculpture of a horse by Arturo Di Modica stands on the lawn. The same sculptor created the famous “Charging Bull” on Wall Street.
Cavalli’s interiors are a story unto themselves. Leopard-print sofas. Zebra-print armchairs. Purple velvet. Luxurious rugs, antique fireplaces, and massive wooden beams.
On the walls—Italian Madonnas from various centuries in gilded frames, antique furniture, and French art glass.
In 2012, Cavalli launched the Roberto Cavalli Home collection, transferring his famous prints from clothing to sofas, tableware, lighting, and home textiles.
In addition to dogs, cats, and exotic parrots, a macaque named Mac lived at the residence. Cavalli recounted that when he returned home, the parrots would start squawking, and the monkey would jump for joy.
In addition to vineyards, a wine cellar, and two swimming pools, the villa also had its own helipad. Cavalli bought a helicopter and obtained a pilot’s license. On the property, he set up a hangar with an aviation fuel station and a separate landing pad. The designer could return directly to his home from his travels and business trips.
The fashion designer drew inspiration for his collections while walking in the garden with his camera. He photographed leaves, flowers, and butterflies, and then transformed these natural patterns into his famous prints.
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