What's a Villa Home?

A villa is a type of house that was originally an ancient Roman upper-class country house. Since its origins in the Roman villa, the idea and function of a villa has evolved considerably.

What is considered a villa home?

A villa is a one-level structure, often with an exterior patio and front garden or terrace. They may share at least one common wall with a neighboring villa or be detached. Villas have a history that dates back to the Roman Empire. In fact, the proper name for these homes is “Roman villas.”

What exactly is a villa?

A villa is a fancy vacation home. ... Still, the word has been around ever since ancient Roman times to mean "country house for the elite." In Italian, villa means "country house or farm." Most villas include a large amount of land and often barns, garages, or other outbuildings as well.