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In Short – Built in the 1960s by an artist who admired Italian mansions, the Villa is a sprawling, echoing house constructed of stucco, tile, cobblestone and restored wood. Perhaps the most striking feature is a lower-level water fountain that's set against an ornate floor-to-ceiling stained-glass window. Though the house is packed with heavy European antiques, artful furniture placement helps the villa retains its private residence feel, albeit an opulent one.