The historic house of Augusto Rey
This country house was built in 1895 by Augusto Rey, a painter of the Macchiaioli movement. It is located in Crespina, a short drive from Pisa and Lucca, and approximately 40 minutes from Forte dei Marmi.
The residence sits on a hill with panoramic views of the Tuscan valley. Surrounded by lakes, the estate covers 62 acres of woodland and includes approximately 1,000 olive trees.
In addition to the main house, the property comprises three further buildings: a caretaker’s cottage and two additional houses, Santernetti and Torre Alta. The latter two require renovation but contain frescoes by artists such as Giovanni Battista Tempesti and Roman Pietro della Valle.
An original painting by Augusto Rey hangs in the entrance hall. The interiors are designed in the style of a 19th-century art gallery, reflecting the Macchiaioli movement.
Ground floor
- Gallery nearly 20 metres long
- Dining room with frescoes
- Tuscan-style kitchen with modern appliances
- Library
The “Sala delle Colonne”, a large, glazed reception hall with marble columns, forms the central space of the house. Stairs lead to the basement, which features a spa with an indoor pool, whirlpool, Finnish sauna, and shower. Automatic glass doors open to an outdoor stone pool (20 x 6.5 m) with valley views and an outdoor shower.
First floor
- Art gallery
- Master suite with bathroom
- Second bedroom with bathroom
- Guest room with bathroom
- Additional living spaces, walk-in wardrobe, and panoramic terrace
Second floor
- Four bedrooms, each with an en-suite bathroom
- Former artist’s studio, now used as a home cinema with a modern audio-visual system
The terraced garden, with hedges, statues, and columns, provides various viewpoints. The park, covering 462,800 sq ft, is planted with flowers, jasmine, and lemon trees, with gravel paths winding through ancient olive trees.
