luxury villas for sale Italy (page 51)

Splendid villa in a unique position towards the Tuscan archipelago in Porto Santo Stefano, with a terraced garden and small separate apartment for guests or staff. The villa, with stone facades that perfectly melt with the surrounding landscape, benefits from many terraces and gardens with unobstructed views of the mediterranean sea. One of the entrances leads to the upper floor with a small hall and the bedrooms, each of them enjoys separate entrance by a side terrace. From the entrance at the lower level, situated on the main terrace, you can enter directly into the living room or into the large kitchen. The villa was designed in the nineties by architect Spadolini and still retains the style of the past. Each window recalls that of a boat since the sea is the predominant element perceived from every corner of the property. There are a number of outside living areas, protected by pergolas, for a total of about 2,500sqm. The villa, with 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms plus large staff quarters, also has a 60 sqm garage, as well as various spots for outdoor parking. Remarkable opportunity in a truly unique position.

Beautiful property in Barberino Tavarnelle, located in a hilly area with a panoramic view of the surrounding vineyards. The estate has two entrances, one of which has a convenient private parking area which leads to the two main renovated units. The main villa has a total area of about 300 sq. m., on two levels with beamed ceilings and original terracotta floors and it features, on the ground floor, a large and comfortable living room with fireplace, kitchen with living area, hallway and bathroom, the upper floor presents four double bedrooms and four bathrooms. An internal garden, equipped with a covered barbecue area and a wood-burning oven, leads to the other unit, a farmhouse of about 900 sq. m., divided into seven independent apartments of different sizes, all equipped with independent heating. The estate has an area of 11 hectares of land and 2 hectares of vineyards. The property also includes a large cellar, of about 100 sq. m., completely renovated, a well and an autoclave. From the comfortable driveway inside the property, one find the private swimming pool, where you can relax and enjoy the suggestive surrounding landscape.

Built in the original XIVth century Tuscan style by the Davanzati family, Villa Braggiotti is one of the most spectacular Florentine mansions, a one-of-a-kind townhome in the northern part of the city, the Montughi neighbourhood, at 10 minutes' drive from the train station and 20 to the airport. The mansion recently belonged to the Braggiotti's, an eccentric family of 2 opera singers and their 8 children, all of them sharing a passion for music and arts. During the 20's of last century, the Braggiotti's hosted prominent members of the Futurist movement and arts critics such as Sir Harold Acton, making their villa a permanent intellectual salon first, and a dancing school later, hosted in the dramatic vaulted 130 sqm stucco-decorated hall with open gallery, fully enlightened by a Liberty-style skylight. Encompassing a 700sqm ground floor with beautifully bedecked formal entertaining rooms and a number of other rooms, a 610 sqm first floor, plus a 327 sqm basement with wine cellar, the villa sits on a landscaped, park-like one-hectare garden with a large loggia. From the main road, the approach is formidable: a drive past a caretaker's house at the gate leads to the villa. Boasting a total of 1.600 smq plus a tower suite, the mansion has classic proportions and scale with splendid decorated coffered ceilings. An ingenious layout includes outdoor sitting areas, many fireplaces, laundry and staff rooms, wine cellar, separate lower level entrance and ample storage rooms. The second floor - served by an elevator and in need of renovation - offers the potential for creating up to 12 bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms; there's also a stunning tower-floor master suite with an upper terrace from which one can enjoy the beautiful view. This rare opportunity is not to be missed.

Located on the right-hand side of the Arno river, the property was originally a mill dating back to early medieval times. It was built by the monks of the Abbey of Monte Scalari, who built a chain of watermills by the side of the river. The foundations, made from large stone arches positioned in the river, allow the building to rise directly above the water. It is spread out over three floors: The front area, which houses the original mill machinery, has wonderful views through its large windows of the river and Incisa, a picturesque medieval town on the other side of the river. The living area next to the mill dates back to the XIXth Century and is set on solid ground. Just like the mill, it too spreads out over three floors: On the ground floor, there are two entrances. The first leads into the garage which can comfortably hold two cars. The second, with a loggia at the front, allows access to a storage room linked to the mill and walkway which leads to the river terrace. The first floor is accessed externally via a straight path which leads to the entrance of the property, or alternatively from the ground floor via a staircase which leads up to the terrace with respective accesses to the studio, kitchen and living room. On the second floor, there are three bedrooms, a spacious living room plus more space to create further bedrooms. There are two ways to access the property, the main one being via a cypress-lined avenue linked to the main road. The river allows a constant water supply, which thanks to a hydraulic pump system, guarantees irrigation even in the hottest times of the year. The mill, with its annex, offers enormous potential to become a uniquely charming residence. The complete privacy, unique position and ample space already make it a unique property.

La Val di Sieve, is a green mantle of beech, rows of cypress trees and rows of vines. The Valley crosses the wild beauty of the Tuscan-Romagna Apennines and the green hills, where the streams then throw themselves into the Sieve River. The Sieve valley with its ancient farmhouses and the vineyards of Chianti is a land to savour and pleasingly enjoy. The classic Villa with a rectangular form has a total surface of 600 sqm and has a large terraced garden of over 250 sqm and is situated on the top of the hill that is reached starting from the Pieve of san Cresci. Adjacent to the villa, we find an independent building of 150 sqm arranged on 2 floors. The entire property is surrounded by over 4 hectares of land planted with olive trees. Villa Romignano is spread over three floors, the care and the wealth in the restoration employed have conferred and kept intact those that are the dictates of a stately Tuscan villa. The rustic overstretched and coffered ceilings are always in harmony with the current and modern inserts. The ground floor with large kitchen and 6 rooms used as lounge, living room and sitting room was divided into 2 independent and separate units. On the lower floor there is another independent apartment, with a typical country taste. On the first floor we find 7 large bright and airy rooms overlooking the green hills. The villa enjoys great peace, tranquillity and privacy.

Truly unique country property just a stone's throw from Castiglione della Pescaia. From the entire hill on which the estate is located one can enjoy a breathtaking panorama that goes from the surrounding hills covered with olive groves and vineyards all the way to the sea. In the 11 hectares of land, completely fenced, equipped and maintained with obsessive care, are the main villa (600 m2), the annex (120), excellent winery, stables, paddocks for the horses, houses and spaces for farm animals. An ITF tennis court, kennel, archery, 1 ha of DOCG vineyards producing award-winning high quality wines, 5 ha of olive groves, 2 12x6 m travertine swimming pools. Both villas are characterized by refined furnishings combining the ancient and the modern, frescoes, fireplaces and every kind of advanced technology. There are a total of 7 double rooms. In a private and separate position, a guest apartment with a living room, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. The surrounding outdoor spaces are equipped for every need and of a very high standard: kitchen area with barbecue and oven, swimming pools, gazebo, patio, various terraces and solariums, gym (as well as indoor), children's playground. Important insulation works have recently been completed, installation of photovoltaic panels, replacement of air conditioning machinery which brought the main house into A2 energy class, aesthetic work and renovation of the swimming pool and external areas, construction of stables and horse saddlery were also carried out. An advanced technology system allows one to remotely manage and control every corner of the property. The continuous investments made year after year have made the estate completely self-sufficient in terms of water, energy and more: wine, oil, vegetables and farm animals also make it a real jewel!

Two-storey Villa featuring two independent apartments: the main one is on the first floor and the second one on the garden level. The house is located in a strategic position, very close to the harbour and to the beach. Under the house there is a small free beach. The main apartment is composed by a patio, a big entrance, a very big kitchen with an access to the external laundry room, a large living room with an ancient fireplace and a dining-room, all surrounded by French-windows with the access on the patio and on the terrace with a stunning view. The sleeping area consists of 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with bathtub. The lower apartment has a large bedroom with en-suite bathroom, a big living room with 2 French-windows, facing the patio and the garden, and a kitchen. The house has a cellar and a boiler room. A grove completes the property, with an autoclave for the summer and parking spaces for cars next to the automatic access gate.

The villa, set as a precious jewel on the Florentine hills, is located on a dominant position in the ancient village of Lastra a Signa, rich in culture, tradition and hospitality. The wonder of the place has profoundly inspired the tenor Enrico Caruso who dwelled there in 1906 and who bought Villa Bellosguardo, today patrimony of the village of Lastra a Signa. The four floor villa is of quadrangular installation and has an elevator that connects each floor making it the ideal property to all. The night are on the higher floors has 4 beautiful rooms with exclusive bathrooms and wardrobes overlook the beautiful Italian garden consisting of a surprising variety of plants, 32 varieties of different roses, that in the period of full bloom enchant the senses with a dreamlike atmosphere. Kitchen, dining room and living room open into a majestic openspace area. In the lower part of the villa one finds a living-sitting area for conviviality which is more than 150 sqm. The large swimming pool measures 9x18 mt together with an abundant hectare of land with various olive trees in addition to an area with a canopy-pergola for 5 cars which complete the entire property.

Charming villa 15km from the center of Florence, immersed in the Chianti hills Colli Fiorentini near the villages of San Donato in Collina and Bagno a Ripoli; the property is easily reachable through an asphalted road that reaches the entrance, completely renovated in 2010. What makes this villa unique is its mid-twentieth century structure, with a particular history. The internal part currently inhabited develops all on the ground floor, for a total of 355 square meters, with large living areas, high ceilings with wooden beams, a large professional kitchen that has direct access to the outdoor terrace overlooking the pool and equipped for eating outdoors. On the same floor there are 5 comfortable bedrooms, very bright, equipped with air conditioning, built-in wardrobe, 2cm solid larch parquet and ensuite bathrooms with marble finishes. In each bathroom there are particular sinks in the shape of a stoup in marble and a double shower. Charm and elegance are in the air: parquet floors in the sleeping area and terracotta floors in the living area; all rooms also have access to the balcony that runs along the entire perimeter of the villa. The habitable part is entirely connected to the garden with a 300sqm swimming pool and a height of 3 meters where there are large relaxation areas, furnished as well as an underground Jacuzzi and a tennis court. The park is about 1.7 ha and was completely refurbished in 2014 for both the lighting and the plants. In the basement, of about 610sqm, there are 9 bathrooms and large spaces currently used as warehouses, pantries, closets; a perfect area to create an independent apartment for the staff, or to create a studio, an atelier, a car garage or create a wellness area or playroom for children. Currently the villa is used as an accommodation facility with excellent results and is also suitable for hosting events. Immersed in the countryside ensuring maximum privacy but close to the city, this property is perfect both as a residential solution, but also as a luxury accommodation facility.

In a panoramic position, in the exclusive resort of Punta Ala, modern villa with pool and Mediterranean garden of about 1,500 sqm. The villa is spread over 2 levels, both surrounded by magnificent terraces with sea view; downstairs, there is the living area with fireplace and dining room with large windows to enjoy the views over the sea and Elba Island, kitchen and bathroom; upstairs, there are 3 large bedrooms with 2 bathrooms; at pool level (5x8) there are also two rooms with bathroom and utility room. The materials used are exposed stone on the outdoor walls, fine Vietri tiles on the floors and in the bathrooms, terracotta on the large terraces. The terraced garden, on different levels, is composed mostly of ornamental native plants including oaks, olive trees, strawberry trees, rosemary, bay leaves, pomegranates and many others. The property includes 2 large garages (tot 41 sqm) where it is also possible to park in the area in front of them. The property is in excellent condition.

Stunning 3-storey historic Palace located in Cascina, Pisa. Close to Pisa International Airport, this impressive complex (2,500 SQM) includes 12,300 SQM of gardens, as well as 3 additional buildings on the main plot (320 SQM). The Venetian mosaic floors and the fully frescoed walls stand as testimony to the Palace's unique history; having hosted events and characters that have been crucial in both local and national history. The property requires renovation, and has currently been restored for approx. surface of 700 SQM. The Palace could serve for multiple purposes; both as a residential development, or a hospitality business, or conference centre.

Prestigious domain of the noble family Agliata, in 1840 the domain passes to Princes Corsini then to Pozzo di Borgo family. The project and construction date back to the second half of the 16th century. The current architectural configuration is due to the important renovations of the eighteenth century: the central body, adorned with a loggia with five Tuscan arches, is joined by two lateral wings which form a large courtyard closed to the park by an imposing castiron fence and gate. The internal structure and decorations are characterized by its trompe-l'oeils; the frescoes of the villa and the exteriors of the loggia were executed by famous artists. The house is composed of Salone delle Feste, entirely decorated with frescoes by the great Ademollo, with a coffered ceiling decorated in gold leaf, connected to the Sala della Musica. The Sala di Nettuno and the 'Sala del fresco' dating from the 1500s are incredibly beautiful, as are the neighboring rooms, which are also decorated with frescoes. Characterized by a majestic architectural trompe-l'oeil, the large dining room opens its windows on the park. The Villa, with a surface of more than 2200 m² with 8 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms, is immersed into a 10-hectare park with large magnolias and oaks some of them are 400 years old, a private chapel and 'la Torretta'. The 260 m² tower is a magnificent neo-gothic building, decorated in trompe-l'oeil, and simulates a medieval fortress built on the original plans of a tower of the pisan belvedere of the 1200s., its inside the park, in a panoramic position, about 600 meters from the main Villa. From the inner courtyard you can reach four apartments, consisting of a dining area with kitchenette, a living room, a bedroom and a bathroom. The property also has an outbuilding of 200 sqm over two floors with two apartments each with a bedroom, a bathroom and a living room and two warehouses of 95 sqm. The park is crossed by a stream of spring water forming a natural waterfall.

In the heart of Tuscany and located in a small village a few km from Montepulciano one finds this architectural compound of about 7000 square meters. It is composed of a beautiful Italian garden with century-old trees, a dipping pool and a harmonious neoclassical chapel that can be reached by a long walkway adorned with roses. The 19th century villa has been refurbished several times and now owns a brick tower with a Ghibelline crenellation from which one can enjoy a breathtaking view of Montepulciano and Val di Chiana, as well as a complex of stone farmhouses and elements typical of the Sienese countryside. A historic residence of great charm which is partly fenced with stone walls, separating the property from the village. The entire structure has about 2400 square meters of which 1154 are habitable and about 1300 square meters of storage including warehouses, chicken coops and garages. The villa is spread over five levels, offers large bright spaces. It is partly frescoed with marble floors and two living units to date, one on the ground floor and one on the first floor with a total of 7 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms. The units are accessed via an important travertine staircase with frescoed ceilings. In the adjacent outbuilding there are three apartments with independent entrances all located on the first floor while on the ground floor there are cellars and garages. Here one finds the typical characteristics of farmer's arrangements of the time, such as wooden beams on the ceilings, brick vaults, terracotta. The apartments are composed as follows: a- dining room, living room and kitchen on the first floor and two bedrooms with a bathroom on the second floor; b- study, porch and entrance on the ground floor, living room, two bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor and attic on the second floor. c- kitchen/dining space, two bedrooms and bathroom on the first floor. At the back a large shed opens its doors to agricultural land that is about 1.5ha with approx. 300 olive trees in production and an organic vegetable garden. The structure needs a complete restoration, but offers great potential. It could host a private residence with the possibility of attached apartments to rent or to host friends, it could become the headquarters of a company that needs a representative structure, it could host a museum given the historical and artistic importance that the property holds, but it could also become a small boutique hotel a stone's throw away from Val d'Orcia and convenient for those who want to forget about driving when on holiday. Montepulciano is only 1km away, Siena 65 Km, Florence 1 hour and Rome is 2 hours.

This Historic Villa is located on the outskirts of Siena. Located in the famous Municipality of Monteriggioni, this charming aristocratic estate offers an elegant and refined setting, thanks to a 3-hectare private park, which is crowned with an Italian garden on the flat terrace overlooking the Hill of Sienna with great views on the Tower of the Palazzo dei Priori, that glows after sunset. Behind the Villa, we find an original reservoir pond, dated 1877, for the collection of rainwater, which guarantees irrigation to the gardens, as well as being an immense and beautiful pond for fish, within the secular trees surrounding this enclave. The olive grounds are filled with fawns and deer, as well as a beautiful cypress driveway that is supported by other 3-gate accesses to the public roads. Sienna downtown is a 5 minute drive. The Villa, whose last renovation dates back to the 1980s, offers large reception spaces, formal living rooms, and healthy and well-designed structure. On the main floor there are the three en-suite rooms, as well as a disengagement that leads to the upper floor where there is the pool/living room, a lounge room, and large under-roof space whose heights would allow additional surfaces to be allocated for residential use. The Kitchen, although dated, keeps intact some excellent features such as the large outbreak with exposed grilling, typical of the Villas of the late eighteenth century. The Villa is joined by a staff apartment with independent access for 85 SQM, and two warehouse compartments for a total of 46 MQ.

On the top of the Miata hill stands a unique property, where Sardinian tradition and contemporary style merge and from which you can enjoy a truly breathtaking panorama at 360 °: the blue of the sea cleverly alternates with pink granite rocks and the green of the Mediterranean vegetation. The colors of the plants and flowers, added by the owner's delicate hand, complete this explosion of colors. Despite the privacy of this location, from the Villa, it is possible to reach in a few minutes the most popular areas on the Costa Smeralda. The property is divided into three areas, eachone overlooking the sea: - the main villa with lounge, dining room, kitchen, master suite with double bathroom, dressing room, service bathroom; downstairs: library, bathroom, laundry rooms and staff service. Upstairs two other double bedrooms, two bathrooms and dressing rooms and private terrace. - The Stazzu with two bedrooms and two bathrooms. - La Torretta with bedroom, dressing room and bathroom. Garden and solarium. The property includes a large and well-equipped bbq area and a covered outdoor lounge. The swimming pool, partly nestled between the rocks, is 25 m long, insinuates itself from the outside of the house to the inside and is equipped with heating and countercurrent lap lane. Garage and two covered parking spaces. There are two heating systems: one with the split and the other with under-floor heating. Air conditioning for cooling. The whole property is equipped with an alarm and fire alarm system and insists on a 6500 m2 plot.

This delightful villa with swimming pool and private garden is located in the extraordinary scenery of the hamlet of San Lorenzo. The property is a new construction with a modern style with minimal design. Consisting of two bedrooms with internal and external bathroom, a large living room with open space kitchen and a terrace overlooking the sea. The location is privileged: a few meters from the state road that crosses the Vendicari reserve, just 2 km from the renowned village of Marzamemi and only 8 km from the baroque city of Noto. Ideal for holidays and to be used as a holiday home.

Among the Iblee hills, in Ragusa, stands one of the most exclusive villas in Sicily. The integration of interior and exterior is the villa's distinguishing feature: the interior design combines attention to esthetic and rationality, giving rise to large spaces, illuminated by large windows; a home in which, thanks in part to the quality of the materials and the care of the finishes, the villa is an example of modern design and excellence. Dominating the view of the valley and Ragusa Ibla is a solarium with a suspended infinity pool. The recently built property is spread over two levels: the ground floor is conceived as a large open space that accommodates three distinct areas: the large open kitchen with peninsula, the dining area and large living room, finely furnished, with a retractable fireplace in the center of the living room and a convenient laundry/dispensary area. The lower floor, reached by a flight of stairs, is used as a sleeping area and houses the bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms, with panoramic views of the city and the elegant walk-in closet. The house is surrounded by a 3ha garden that allows for privacy in a private setting. The location is optimal, only minutes from the baroque town of Ragusa Ibla and Modica, and five minutes from the center of Ragusa and all useful services. It is only 20 minutes from Comiso airport, 20 minutes from the highway entrance, and 90 minutes from Fontanarossa airport in Catania.

The villa overlooks one of the most pristine places of the south-west coast of Sicily, between the nature reserve of the river Platani, Torre Salsa, the geological site Chiodo D'Oro and enjoys a spectacular 180 ° view of the countryside and the sea in the distance. The villa is spread over three floors: the living area with lounge, fireplace and large windows overlooking the sea, in front there is the dining room, with French doors overlooking the pool and look towards the coast and two double bedrooms, one has an en-suite bathroom with shower, the other has a sea view and a private bathroom next door. On this same floor there is also the kitchen, in a slightly elevated position. In the basement there are two more bedrooms: one double bedroom with en-suite bathroom with shower and one double bedroom with an external bathroom. The rooms of this floor are provided with a window in the ceiling to illuminate and air. On this floor there is also a living area, a fitness room and a laundry area. On the second floor there is a Suite, accessible only externally through an external staircase, composed of a double bedroom, a bathroom with shower and a kitchenette. The rooms on the ground floor and the Suite have air conditioning. The wonderful outdoor space around the pool allows you to enjoy the Sicilian life in the open air, from which you can admire the fantastic surrounding landscape, from the countryside to the sea. We find the outdoor dining area and a relaxation area in the shade of the veranda.

Beautiful villa of about 465 mq in the countryside of Lucca, only 10 minutes far from the famous Walls of Lucca, with magnificent views of the surrounding hills; the property is on three levels and is structured in this way: On the ground Floor: hall, TV room and library, dining room with fireplace, office, kitchen fully equipped with garbage disposals, water filtration, refrigerator, freezer and dishwasher, utility room tiled with marble. All the rooms feature beamed ceilings and grey and white marble flooring. First Floor: living room with main entrance from the outside staircase in grey stone, beautiful room decorated with nautical charts, that can be used as a studio or as a double bedroom, large walk-in closet and a beautiful bathroom, living room, bedroom with balcony and access to the garden , large bathroom with Jacuzzi and a second walk-in closet. Second Floor: Independent entrance on a large kitchen/dining room with fireplace, large double bedroom with white marble bathroom, TV lounge with fireplace, corridor leading to three double bedrooms and two bathrooms in white ceramic. Beautiful wooden green floors, fans in all rooms. The second floor is equipped with independent heating and hot water and there is the possibility for a self-contained electrical system. The villa has an alarm system throughout the house, new windows with double glazing of 16 mm, also the electrical, water and heating systems are totally new. Outside the utility room there is a technical room with the last technology boiler, autoclave and water softener. Internet WiFi throughout the house. The property comes with a room used as a gym, a garden tools room, a wood oven and a restored chapel, a limonaia of about 120 sqm on two floors with independent access, a cellar, an outbuilding of approximately 70 sqm, 3.5 ha of land with about 750 olive trees, fruit trees, possibility to create a vegetable garden and 5,000 sqm of vineyard and a swimming pool of 10,5x3.5mt. provided with a room with bathroom and barbecue. The stunning garden with roses, lavender, irises, exotic plants and citrus is listed by the Italian Ministry per i Beni e le Attività Culturali ( MiBAC).

Amongst the green countryside, at the edge of the picturesque town of Pietrasanta, at only one mile away from the prestigious Forte dei Marmi beach, remarkable farmhouse dating back to 1800s, on three floors, beautifully renovated in contemporary style, with large garden and equipped with two guest houses, swimming pool and covered parking. The property is currently divided into two units. The first unit develops on the ground floor with entrance to the living room, eat-in kitchen, bathroom, two bedrooms and a further bathroom. A large porch facing the swimming pool completes this unit. The second accommodation develops on the first and top floor, with separate entrance from the side of the building. A comfortable staircase through the reception/hall leads up to the spacious and bright living room, with separate kitchen and access to the beautiful terrace. On this floor there are also a wide double bedroom, one bathroom and a storage room, as well as a small balcony. The staircase then leads up to the top floor with an ample hallway, three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The garden very well maintained and entirely fenced, in addition to the in-ground pool, includes two annexes, one consisting of kitchen/living room, bedroom and bathroom, the other one at present houses a wide room with large French windows. The covered parking area has space for at least two cars. A beautiful property just one mile away from the prestigious coastline of Forte dei Marmi and Marina di Pietrasanta, and the same distance to the historical center of Pietrasanta with shops and various services