The Dreamy Italian Villa From “Call Me by Your Name” Hits the Market for $1.9M
Attention all Call Me by Your Name fans: the grand 16th-century mansion that served as the main set for the award-winning romance is now on the market. The historic residence is perched on a plateau near the Adda River in Cremona, a small province in the Italian region of Lombardy.
Sited in the province of Cremona (which has less than 1,000 inhabitants), Villa Albergoni is a tranquil countryside oasis just an hour’s drive from Milan.
Set on a sprawling 4.9-acre lot, the eight-bedroom villa was built in the 1500s for the influential Milanese Vimercati family, who settled in the area around the 13th century. The residence was constructed from the ruins of a previous castle located on-site, and it was originally designed as a cubic structure with a four-pitched roof.
The grand portico, coffered with intricate rose carvings, is enhanced by the entryway’s arched, rusticated contour. A wide atrium runs through the entire length of the home, leading to the expansive park beyond.
Serving as the main artery of the house, the expansive hallway on the ground floor connects the living quarters, including two spacious salons, a library, and dining room.
The villa has undergone several renovations over the years, with the most notable one taking place in the 18th century, when the property was remodeled to its present-day state.
Measuring 15,000 square feet, Villa Albergoni has a front portico on the north side and two towers located at its corners. On the east side of the building is a service wing, which was added in the 19th century.
A look at the magnificent frescoed ceiling in the main hall. Numerous murals are peppered throughout the villa, many of which were designed in the 1500s by Aurelio Busso, a pupil of Raphael.
Steeped in ancient history, the residence boasts barrel-vaulted ceilings, terrazzo floors, and opulent frescoed murals—some of which were completed in the 16th century by Aurelio Busso, a pupil of famed Italian painter Raphael.
The library—which served as Mr. Perlman's study in the movie—features tall, curved bookcases, bespoke cabinetry, and flocked period wallpaper.
The home has a total of 14 rooms, including eight bedrooms, seven baths, and a large library, kitchen, and dining room. In addition to a full attic, there is also a cellar, which is located in the center of the villa on the lower level and accessed by the main staircase.
Branching off the central hall is a large salon, anchored by a carved stone fireplace.
Two annexes are also included in the sale. The first is a so-called farmer's house, located on the west side of the property, while the second smaller building sits to the left of the entrance and was used as the housekeeper’s residence.
Similar to the ground level, a large central hallway on the second floor connects the bedrooms, all of which have private baths and coffered, wooden ceilings.
Although the estate is in need of further restoration, it offers the chance to not only own a slice of Italian history, but also the ability to play out your favorite scenes of the film—just without the beloved Perlman family.
The villa sits on a lush 4.9-acre lot and is surrounded by a secluded park.
Villa Albergoni is currently listed for €1,700,000 (approximately $1,890,750 USD) by House & Loft.
Lead image courtesy of Sony Pictures Classics
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