Question

for why did miss allsmith want to buy the villa ?

Answer 1

Mrs. Al Smith was interested in the Villa because of its location. She wanted to be near Paramount where she intended to shoot. 

Answer 2

Mrs. Al Smith was interested in the Villa because of its location. She wanted to be near Paramount where she intended to shoot. She found the place to be picturesque and wanted to knock down the villa and build a bungalow for herself there.