Architect Villa on the Karst
In Sgonico, in the heart of the Trieste Karst, this villa bears the signature of Romano Boico, one of the architects who shaped twentieth-century Trieste. Approximately 500 m² of house in a private 15,000 m² park, where Karst stone, timber and large glazing converse with the heath and the ancient trees.
The double-height living hall is the centre of the house: the sculptural fireplace, the mezzanine and the full-wall library make it a space to live in every season. Four bedrooms, the kitchen, the dining area and the bathrooms are laid out with the generosity typical of 1970s architect villas, rethought for today's comfort.
The park is the second home: heated pool, private tennis court, sauna, a barbecue area beneath the trees, a centuries-old olive grove and an underground wine cellar carved into the stone. The guest house hosts friends or staff; the garage holds four cars.
Silence and absolute privacy fifteen minutes from the centre of Trieste, ten from the Portopiccolo beach club, an hour from Ljubljana. The listing is handled in collaboration with HAB Immobiliare and Rigatti Group; the price is disclosed on request.
Features
- Heated pool and private tennis court
- Living hall with sculptural fireplace, mezzanine and library
- Underground wine cellar in Karst stone
- Guest house, 4-car garage and centuries-old olive grove
- Sauna and barbecue area among ancient trees
- Private 15,000 m² park with reserved access
Location & lifestyle
The Karst is the plateau of stone and woodland behind Trieste, a landscape of sinkholes, dry-stone walls, osmize wine taverns and Terrano vineyards. Sgonico is among its greenest municipalities: a quarter of an hour from the sea and the city centre, yet with the climate and silence of the high countryside. Learn more: Trieste ›
- Trieste centre15 min by car
- Portopiccolo beach club10 min by car
- Trieste Airport30 min by car
- Ljubljana1 h by car
- Venice1 h 45 by car
An architect's villa in the silence of the Karst, with the sea and the city a quarter of an hour away: the home for those who want space, privacy and a signature.
