A country house built in the first half of the 1800s, Villa Simeom boasts over seven hectares of parkland and six hundred square metres of original period rooms, now dedicated to the promotion of cultural events, weddings, concerts, corporate meetings and private parties. The Villa offers ample parking on the property and is available all year round, offering both summer and winter events and accommodating approximately 120 guests indoors and many more outdoors during the warmer months.
For generations, Villa Simeom has been the residence of the Simeom Family, who amassed and archived significant documents relating to Subalpine history in their “Armando Simeom” collection,
a result of the passion and patient dedication of collector Silvio Simeom. The collection is now preserved and accessible at the historical archive of the Municipality of Turin.
Today Villa Simeom exudes a magical atmosphere where time seems to have stood still, thanks to the authenticity of its furnishings, frescoes, paintings, and every detail that defines its interior.
The history of Villa Simeom
The name of this Villa traces back to the Simeom family, an important lineage established in Chieri and the surrounding area since the 13th century, who built the residence in 1839.
While many members of the Simeom family played significant roles, it was the most recent generation that stood out for their political and cultural contributions. Alessandro Simeom, son of Giovanni Antonio, served as the lord mayor of Andezeno from 1890 to 1891. He had four children, among whom Silvio and Giacinto were particularly notable.
Silvio Simeom (1884-1948), who was the mayor of the Municipality of Andezeno from 1946 to 1948, was an avid collector of works of art, books and documents. His interest grew through his friendship with the Turin bibliophile Vincenzo Armando (1858-1928). The latter, librarian to the Duke of Genoa and later to the library of the Academy of Sciences of Turin, collected hundreds of documents and books, which upon his death his sister Candida sold to Silvio Simeom. This historically significant collection was thus renamed the “Raccolta Torinese Armando-Simeom” and was preserved and expanded inside the Villa for many years.
Giacinto Simeom (1882-1970) managed the family’s properties, including Villa Simeom. Upon his death, Silvio’s collection was inherited by Enrico De la Forest de Divonne and was purchased by the City of Turin in 1972, by mayor Diego Novelli, who recognised its cultural importance. The valuable collection is now housed in the city’s historical archive, duly inventoried by archivists Rosanna Roccia and Giuseppe Bocchino.
Villa Simeom was built by Alessandro Simeom in 1830, with modifications made by master builder Oggenda based on a design by an unknown Piedmontese architect. In 1860, it was restored by Giacinto, the aforementioned’s grandfather.
Facilities and services at Villa Simeom
Villa Simeom actively hosts and organises private events such as weddings, baptisms, confirmations, birthdays and various celebrations. It also facilitates corporate events like team-building activities and conventions, as well as artistic and cultural events. The Villa is also an ideal setting for film sets and art exhibitions.
Villa Simeom is available for short stays and offers accommodation for eight people distributed across four bedrooms—three double rooms and one with two single beds. During the summer, guests can enjoy the private pool, stroll through the park, pick fruit and vegetables, and immerse themselves in the natural beauty of this enchanting place.
E-bikes are available for exploring the surrounding area, which is well served by trails and dirt paths.
The Villa’s small farm produces honey, saffron and vegetables that can be purchased directly on-site and are also provided to guests during their stays.
Private tours are available during weekdays and weekends by prior appointment.
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