Villa Albicini

Villa Albicini is a historic residence in Macon featuring a Mediterranean-influenced design with classical elements and Renaissance architectural patterns throughout its 1.5-acre property. The estate includes the main house and former grounds of what was once an active nursery business.

The house was designed in the 1920s under architect Neel Reid's direction and later completed by the Hentz, Reid & Adler firm. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.

The house holds 17th-century Italian embroideries that inspired its name, reflecting the refined taste of those who lived here. These pieces tell a story of international connections and the cultural aspirations of the family.

The property sits near the Wesleyan College campus along Tucker Road, making it fairly easy to locate and visit. The surrounding neighborhood is accessible and welcoming to those interested in seeing the grounds.

The original owner Daniel Horgan ran a nationally known florist business from the grounds, which had previously served as a horse racing farm. This unexpected transformation shows how the land shifted from equestrian use to horticultural enterprise and finally to residential living.