Villa Ottelio de Carvalho
Noble 17th-Century Manor in the heart of the Eastern Hills.
Over 100 windows overlooking history. An intact architectural ensemble, blending Venetian nobility and Friulian tradition.
Explore the Legacy
Noble 17th-Century Manor in the heart of the Eastern Hills.
Over 100 windows overlooking history. An intact architectural ensemble, blending Venetian nobility and Friulian tradition.
Explore the Legacy
A 17th-century hybrid Venetian-Friulian design, featuring a central walkthrough hall and unique historical details such as rare stone hatches for direct wine transfer from the grape-pressing hall to the underground cellar. The property stands out for its 40cm thick stone walls ensuring optimal insulation and over 100 windows, 96% of which are already equipped with wooden shutters and double glazing in the main body.
Not just a residence, but an engine for events. The Barchessa houses a professional kitchen capable of serving up to 200 meals and a monumental convivial fireplace. With three already independent residential units and the ground floor designated for commercial use, the structure is fiscally and logistically prepared to become a Relais, a wedding venue, or a high-profile business headquarters.
The estate grounds feature lush lawns with a small ancient vineyard, 200 olive trees, and an internal courtyard graced by two centuries-old lime trees (totaling approximately 300 sqm). Completing the nobility of the estate is the Chapel of San Gaetano (17th century), embellished with a copy of the Carneo altarpiece—an ideal sanctuary of peace for private ceremonies.
Acquire a historic manor without surprises. The roof was fully replaced 10 years ago maintaining the original style, the electrical system has been overhauled (with 21kW total available), and connectivity is guaranteed by the Starlink system. No structural damage from past seismic events: a solid and secure dwelling.
Built at the end of the 17th century for the de Marchi family, later embellished by the Counts Ottelio and preserved by the Counts Papafava dei Carraresi, and restored by Marquis Gianguido de Carvalho, this manor is not simply a property, but a chapter of Friulian history seeking its next guardian.
Located in Manzano, in a dominant yet private position, the Villa offers the rare combination of historical authenticity and structural solidity: recently renewed roofs and gutters protect interiors where time has stood still, amidst ever-burning fireplaces and original terracotta floors.
Sold "as-is" with its period furnishings, Villa Ottelio de Carvalho is ready for immediate residency or transformation into an international representation headquarters.
You are not just buying a property, but the privilege of protecting three centuries of Friulian history. Villa Ottelio is a home that has already passed the test of time: solid, elegant, ready to become your family's legacy.
Villa Ottelio de Carvalho: The rarity of an intact work. Over three centuries of history enclosed in architecture that doesn't follow time but masters it. It's not a property, it's a distinction.
The villa's structure reveals an ingenious design, offering two distinct yet connected environments, ready to be reinterpreted:
It is the ancient soul of the house. Paved with original cobblestones and partially underground, it ensures a constant natural temperature year-round.
With a monumental height of 4.10 meters and original cross vaults, this space is not just a cellar, but an underground cathedral ready to host events. It is the perfect place for aging fine wines or for a professional storage cellar, functionally connected to the upper spaces.
Above the cellar lies a 300 sqm volume. Featuring historical floor hatches (visually and functionally connecting to the lower level), this environment lends itself to any ambitious vision: a tasting room, a private art gallery, an exclusive showroom, or a luxury SPA overlooking the greenery.
The property includes a heritage of period furnishings but does not constrain your lifestyle. The villa lends itself to a dual interpretation:
Keep the museum-like atmosphere intact.
The boldest move. Reallocate or alienate some of the ancient furnishings to introduce Modern and Minimalist Design pieces. The 17th-century volumes, with their high ceilings and terracotta floors, are the perfect stage for contrast with contemporary decor (Architectural Digest style).
The house is a blank canvas ready for your vision.