Villa Bella Vista

Villa Bella Vista, also known as the Eila Pierre House, is a historic house located in Chester, Connecticut, built in 1908 by Italian masons. This architecturally distinctive structure resembles northern Italian farmhouses and features a large two-story design with a three-story tower, open piazza, and balconies with Gothic arches. The villa is set on a hill overlooking the Connecticut River and was designed by Eila Pierre, who drew the plans herself, inspired by the local landscape. The house is notable for its unique architectural style and the intriguing life of its owner, a divorcee with a colorful social life, making it a fascinating destination for tourists and researchers alike.