I am back in Brisbane for a few months to enjoy our subtropical winter. Over the next few months I will go through the many photos I took in Italy, France and Spain this year and tell you about my travels.
Just before I left Italy I stopped in front of my favourite house in Lucca. I pass it each time I drive to Lucca along Via Matteo Civilita.
Villa Ducloz was commissioned by Luigi Ducloz de Piazzoni in 1903 and designed by architect Gaetano Orzali.
It has a gorgeous sunflower motif at its Art Nouveau heart.
The gardens surrounding the house are lovely too.
I would love to see inside, but as it appears to be a private house, this seems to be unlikely.
There are many more beautiful Art Nouveau houses around the outside of the Lucca walls. It is well worth a slow walk past to admire them.
Gorgeous! I wouldn’t mind a look inside either — I bet it’s equally spectacular.
By: Eagle-Eyed Editor on June 20, 2015
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I think the interior would be lovely. I have see a few Art Nouveau houses and I really like the furniture of the period too.
By: Debra Kolkka on June 20, 2015
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Me too.
By: Eagle-Eyed Editor on June 20, 2015
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This is a very beautiful house and I too have taken many photos of it. I do hope that the inside matches the outside and that you get an opportunity one day to pay them a visit. Perhaps you should knock on the door next time you are in Lucca and see if they are home.
By: Kerry & Jim on June 20, 2015
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Wouldn’t it be fun to go inside. I will have to sniff around and see if I can find someone who knows the owners.
By: Debra Kolkka on June 21, 2015
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I agree. See
https://longoio.wordpress.com/2013/08/01/art-nouveau-lucca-style/
By: Francis on June 20, 2015
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I remember your post on these lovely houses. It is a pity that many modern designs are not quite as wonderful.
By: Debra Kolkka on June 21, 2015
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Yes it certainly is lovely. I imagine that inside is just as beautiful. Welcome back
By: Lyn on June 20, 2015
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It will be nice to be home for a while. Isn’t the weather fabulous?
By: Debra Kolkka on June 21, 2015
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Yes the weather is perfect. We have great winters. I am down in Coffs Harbour but coming home tomorrow
By: Lyn on June 21, 2015
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A stunning property. A pleasure to pass it every time we go to Lucca.
By: chris oconnor on June 20, 2015
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I always look in that direction as I pass. The traffic is often quite congested, and this gives lots of opportunities. I finally got out of the car to have a really good look.
By: Debra Kolkka on June 21, 2015
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My favourite too
By: From a Tuscan Villa on June 20, 2015
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The house is stunning.
By: Debra Kolkka on June 21, 2015
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I just love looking at them – there are many lovely ones
By: Liz Litzow on June 20, 2015
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When I go back I will go for a wander and have a close look at some of the others.
By: Debra Kolkka on June 21, 2015
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I too would love to see inside after seeing the outside.
By: Karen on June 20, 2015
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I wonder if the owners have retained the original design inside.
By: Debra Kolkka on June 21, 2015
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I too would love to see what is inside of this gorgeous looking house.
By: Gerlinde on June 20, 2015
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It would be interesting I think.
By: Debra Kolkka on June 21, 2015
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Gorgeous Debra! I’m looking forward to reading all your future posts on your time in Italy! Can’t wait!
By: thirdeyemom on June 20, 2015
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We visited a few new (for us) places in Italy and there will be posts soon on Arezzo, Poppi, Cortona and several other places.
By: Debra Kolkka on June 21, 2015
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Looking forward to it! 🙂 I really love reading all about all the beautiful villages you see in Italy.
By: thirdeyemom on June 22, 2015
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What an absolutely stunning estate! 😀
By: Lorraine @Not Quite Nigella on June 20, 2015
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Isn’t it gorgeous. Now it is beside a busy road, but the high fence and the garden keep it reasonably private.
By: Debra Kolkka on June 21, 2015
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It is also one of my favourite villas in Lucca and it is great to see that it is very well kept. The interior must be superb!
By: Mulino Dominillo on June 20, 2015
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The garden looks lovely. There are some huge trees around the house that may date from when the house was built.
By: Debra Kolkka on June 21, 2015
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Hi Debra, I’m very impressed with your photos of that beautiful house and it took me right back to admiring the homes from the bus as we drove past. It looks like you managed to enter the garden or how else did you get those fabulous pictures? It’s feezing here in Adelaide so your pictures especially warm my heart and bring back great memories. Thanks Lynne
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By: Lynne on June 21, 2015
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I didn’t get into the garden, but I did poke my camera inside the fence and gate to get the photos. How I would love to walk in the garden and see inside the house.
By: Debra Kolkka on June 21, 2015
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Wow – I’d be taking photos of this house too if I was lucky enough to be in Italy. But there are beautiful houses in Australia too though not the same style. Paddington, East Brisbane and Kangaroo Point have some classics.
By: Mallee Stanley on June 21, 2015
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I love old Queenslanders. We lived in one for a time. It was gorgeous, but not all that practical. It was freezing in winter and the layout wasn’t great…now we live in an apartment, much better.
By: Debra Kolkka on June 21, 2015
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How exquisite. I haven’t seen too much art nouveau in rural Italy. It sounds like they started or followed a fashion in Lucca back in the day. Fascinating. Inside would be amazing I agree.
By: janinevasta on June 21, 2015
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There is a lot around Lucca. There must have been a bit of a surge in development at the time.
By: Debra Kolkka on June 22, 2015
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That house truly is cool-looking, more so very unique.
By: rommel on June 21, 2015
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The house is lovely and quite different from the others.
By: Debra Kolkka on June 22, 2015
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The house is for sale !
By: Celia Prosecchino on June 21, 2015
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How interesting. I hope the person who buys is looks after it.
By: Debra Kolkka on June 22, 2015
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A fascinating and ornate Art Nouveau style villa with beautiful gardens – Architettura Liberty.
Would love to see its magnificence in person.
Cheers
Robyn
By: italia4ever on June 21, 2015
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I admire it every time I pass.
By: Debra Kolkka on June 22, 2015
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I like Art Nouveau buildings in any country or city. Beautiful.
By: Victor Tribunsky on June 25, 2015
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Oh Deb, the garden is so beautiful. So green and well planned it seems. Beautiful photos as always.
We’ve just moved, and apart from my pots of Lavender, geraniums and maples, I have dirt. I long to get started but so many projects await that my small back yard is on the back burner for a while.
By: meditatingmummy on June 26, 2015
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I’m glad the owners have kept its beautiful style, and I’m sure this house has millions of admirers over the years, including me. I would imagine the interior would be just as exquisitel as the exterior.
By: Sandra Hoopmann on July 6, 2015
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The house is for sale and you can see the interior at http://www.luxury-villas-italy.it/345/vendita-villa-lucca-toscana/villa-liberty-lungo-le-mura-di-lucca.html
By: Carina on April 20, 2016
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Thank you for the link.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 20, 2016
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