Period mansion for sale: Piacenza

Classical country house dating from the early 18th century in Alseno, with approximately 4,844 sq ft of living space and 2.47 acres of land. In addition to the main house, the property includes two further historic buildings from the same period, suitable for a range of uses. The estate has spacious, light-filled rooms. The piano nobile comprises seven rooms with parquet and period tiled floors.

Situated within the medieval borgo of Castell'Arquato, Casa Illica is a residence of profound cultural heritage. This Art Nouveau estate is the birthplace of Luigi Illica (1857–1919), the preeminent librettist whose collaborations with Giacomo Puccini produced the operatic masterpieces La Bohème, Tosca, and Madama Butterfly.