Tag: Italy

5-bed Milan penthouse (Italy),€4,600,000

On 3 April 2024

In city living, Contemporary, Europe, High rise, Italy, luxury

Views over Milan are just one of the selling points of this luxurious penthouse apartment

For a suitably-luxurious and fashionable penthouse apartment in Italy’s capital of style – Milan – this two-floor, five-bed dwelling is ideal. Situated within the San Siro district, a culturally rich and green neighbourhood, there is approx. 600 m2 of accommodation on the top two floors of the prestigious Residenza Auriga that you may like to call home.

A large open-plan living and entertaining area dominates the space on the lower level

The impressive building has a lift (phew) and a 24-hour concierge service, and the penthouse on sale has been renovated and upgraded to deliver modern elegance in the heart of a stylish city.

Exquisitely designed and finished to a high standard, the apartment is the comfortable ‘pad’ you need in this stylish city

The lower floor of the property is where the main living areas can be found, all of which glow in the natural light from ample windows and patio doors. The living room is vast and suitable for a full household; there is enough space for a lounging area as well as a grand piano and billiard table, not to mention a bar area for when Friday night demands some livelier entertainment.

The neat kitchen has views straight onto the terrace and over Milan

On this level you can also find a spacious kitchen with room for dining. This will likely become the choice for less formal eating occasions as there is a more spectacular space up those glorious ‘floating’ stairs that lead to the upper floor..

A spacious dining room opens out to the terrace and pool to create a sublime entertaining space

The top floor of the penthouse has a large dining space – it can fit a table of 12 – that opens completely onto the sun terrace. Outside there is a long, delicious swimming pool that will demand a dip when the Italian weather is too intense.

Cool off in Italian summers in the great-sized pool

There is a bathroom on this upper level, not to mention stupendous views over the Milan city skyline and a space for al fresco drinking and lounging. When it’s time to slumber, there is a bedroom on this top floor although the main bulk of sleeping rooms are back on the lower floor.

Five bedrooms are tucked away across the two levels; they’re all large and opulent

All five bedrooms within the property are large and immaculate, with sizeable windows that add an extra sense of space and light despite being within an apartment. The bedrooms all boast their own en-suite, and all have been finished in fine marble for another dash of elegance in this superbly stylish pad.

Elegant marble finishes make all six bathrooms feel luxurious

The location is incredibly convenient for easy access to the city centre, yet without feeling stifled by it. The San Siro district is know for its eponymous stadium (home of AC Milan) and is located 5km north-west of the city centre. This distance is quickly covered on the city’s train lines (there is a local metro station) and flights can be caught just 45km away at Milan Airport.

With quick connections downtown, this apartment offers a serene escape within easy reach of the action

The area has lots of sports facilities and lush green spaces, as well as a lively restaurant and bar scene that saves a trip into Milan center when you’re feeling slow.

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7 bedroom penthouse for sale in Milano, Milan, Lombardy, Italy (rightmove.co.uk)

Regal Tuscan villa (Italy), €12,500,000

On 6 December 2023

In estate, Europe, Italy, Large grounds, luxury, Nature

The expectation builds as you sweep along the impressive driveway towards the villa

While many Tuscan dreams are lived out in rustic farmhouses, take the idyll up a notch with this exceptional villa and estate that sits between two of the region’s most beautiful villages (Cortona and Montepulciano) with spectacular views towards both.

The main villa is one of various buildings providing space for multiple guests and purposes

The regal splendour of the property starts the moment you reach the private gates and commence the long driveway that leads up to a villa of 1,766 sq m. The land also has a clutch of outbuildings and an 8-car garage in the basement (for all your expensive vehicles) and area in the grounds for landing helicopters.

A sense of rural isolation in Tuscan countryside hides the fact that two villages lie close by for amenities

The villa is preserved in a grander time and place, with extensive use of marble and opulent furnishings giving the multiple reception rooms in the main house an air of authentic upper class living.

Marble finishes and touches give the interior the impressive air this property deserves

Formal sitting rooms and a grand dining room, as well as a study, provide ample space within the villa for the life of a busy household and ensure there is suitable area for entertaining, whether family parties or something more formal.

Multiple reception rooms can be turned to various uses for dining and lounging

The tone is rich and warm, with windows well placed to flood rooms with light and allow the fantastic location and gardens to be admired whether dining with friends or relaxing (as far as you can in such impressive surroundings) on an antique armchair.

Furnishings are sumptuous with multi-aspect doors onto terraces ideally suited for Italian summers

Across the villa and the separate guest house there are 11 bedrooms and 16 bathrooms – these may require names or themes to allow householders to keep track of these different spaces and where different visitors are placed within the property. All bedrooms are, without a doubt, splendid and comfortable, with superb views.

All 11 bedrooms spread across the main villa and outbuildings are spacious and boast superb views

The additional bedrooms are to be found across the other outbuildings on the estate, with such spaces providing options for new owners who might like to turn these rooms and buildings to other purposes – a studio, perhaps?

The additional buildings could be turned to various uses as required

The buildings all have air-conditioning and heating for comfort throughout the year and the main property hides a neat home gym that is just as splendid as the rest of the property – it’s ideal for an owner who likes to complete a work out in privacy. Again, the various outbuildings could be turned into larger gym spaces if desired.

A home gym with air conditioning is a useful amenity for the hot days of summer

The grounds are as spectacular as the setting, with the property set in 4 hectares of land, one of which has been enclosed with an elegant cast iron fence ensuring complete privacy. Immediately around the villa is a mature garden as well as an organic vegetable garden and orchard. Some of the land is currently used for rotating crops but could also be available to create a small vineyard.

The grounds are a mix of landscaped lawns and fields with rotating crops

The swimming pool – a great size at 15.5m x 7.5m – is a salt water pool with a heating option, although it’s more environmentally friendly to avoid heating if possible. Indeed, the property was completely renovated in 2011 using green/environment friendly material to try and make this historic property a little kinder to our planet.

The pool is stunning, but also environmentally-friendly

For activities beyond your gates, there are riding stables and golf courses nearby, not to mention extensive paths for walking across the countryside. Despite the sense of isolation, the property is within easy reach of major roadways to connect to Florence, Rome, Siena and Perugia.

The fountain within the circular driveway is surely the cherry on the top of this Tuscan dream villa

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Marketed by Italy Sotheby’s International Realty, Italy

24 bedroom villa for sale in Tuscany, Siena, Montepulciano, Italy (rightmove.co.uk)

4-bed penthouse with views over the Eternal City, Rome (Italy), €8,400,000

On 27 October 2023

In city living, Contemporary, Europe, Historic, Italy, luxury, Rome

This is how you admire Rome’s architecture without the crowds

Searching for the ultimate penthouse pad in Rome with views to die for? An impressive two-level penthouse in a historic building overlooking the Quirinale gardens – with stunning views over the Eternal City – is now on the market.

Marble and columns are used throughout the property for a palatial style

You’ll be delighted by this property from the moment you enter the marble entrance way and first discover the sleeping quarters which sit on the lower level of this ‘upside down’ layout (it optimises the views). The master suite is vast yet comfortable, complete with bathroom, dressing area and sitting area. The interior design has merged the historic sophistication of features such as the floors with Asian flourishes to create a warm, comforting space.

The master bedroom has a sitting area, dressing area and attached en-suite

The bathroom is large and to a standard one might expect in a luxury hotel, albeit with a charming eccentricity in the design – who doesn’t love a submerged bath you can to climb steps up to?

A mix of styles are employed to create impressive bathrooms (spot the mirror-lined sunken tub!)

On this floor there is a stylish and spacious second bedroom which also comes with its own bathroom and private sitting area to deliver in-house guests the same privacy and luxury the owner will be enjoying.

The second bedroom also has its own private sitting room for the ultimate guest experience

Contrary to most properties, climb up the stylish curved staircase to find the run of reception rooms, the most impressive of which is the enormous living room, sumptuous in its layout. The views from the windows – and there are many windows to allow the room to wash with light – is simply incredible.

The open-plan sitting area runs the length of the property

This floor also holds a formal dining room with space for large parties to sit together (with wine supplied from your own cellar that comes with this property). It leads straight off the living area but can easily be closed off with sliding doors for privacy.

Formal dining area flows straight from the lounge, with the option to close doors for privacy

There are two terraces on this level and can be arranged to provide seating areas, dining areas and sunbathing areas as required, with umbrellas used for keeping off the harshest summer sun. There is also a roof terrace – the ideal spot for watching the sunset over the Vatican.

Multiple terraces on both levels encourage drinking and dining with an incredible backdrop

There is over 400 sq m of space within this penthouse and all of it is masterfully designed to feel elegant, comfortable and washed with the Roman light that reminds how much there is to see just outside the doors.

Soak up the Roman sun as you admire its architectural charms

For the occasions when the delicious Italian food out on the streets doesn’t dominate, there is a neatly-designed and convenient kitchen with an attached utility room. This sits close to the staff quarters to allow those hired to help to move to the necessary areas easily.

This penthouse feels far more spacious than expected and delivers palatial living in a smaller package

The penthouse comes with access to a double garage in addition to the wine cellar, as well as a full-time concierge service for handling small tasks or local requests.

Living in a historic building in the heart of historic Rome is an experience few could turn down

This atmospheric property in located right in the heart of historic Rome, with easy access to train stations for moving around the city. Rome’s main airport (Fiumicino Airport) is 32 km outside the city centre – this is where most international and national flights arrive and leave from. There is a smaller airport used by budget airlines just 16 km (Ciampino), while Rome’s main station has high speed trains to Milan, Florence and Bologna.

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Marketed by Italy Sotheby’s International Realty, Italy

4 bedroom penthouse for sale in Lazio, Rome, Roma, Italy (rightmove.co.uk)

8-bed perfecto in Porto, Sardinia (Italy), €15,000,000

On 13 October 2023

In Contemporary, Europe, island, Italy, luxury, Nature, seaview

Nestled in the Miata hills, this villa is a peaceful haven with spectacular sea views

In the rolling hills of Miata, on Italy’s island gem of Sardinia, is a spectacular villa surrounded by greenery, which overlooks the shimmering azure ocean. From the glorious pool, the new owner and plenty of guests can laze under the Italian sun and admire the views that sparkle, no matter the season.

The large swimming pool is just one of the glories of this exceptional villa

The interior of the main building is open plan, with full-sized windows and patio doors to let all the space wash with Sardinian light. The sitting, dining and cooking areas flow together logically and the space contains eye-catching design flourishes that will impress all those who move through it.

Multiple sitting and dining areas are spread across the vast open-plan living space

The luxurious kitchen has direct access to an outdoor cooking area with a barbeque, but inside the chef will find all the equipment and fittings needed, included a wood-fired oven built by master bakers in addition to more modern ovens and hobs, with a cellar for storing the wine.

With windows on all sides, these living spaces feel more outside than inside when the sun is up

That said, you’ll find it hard to not want to take your meals outside at one of the various seating areas around the swimming pool. There are a number of these, both shaded and uncovered, to suit the temperatures and your sun tolerance. The view will always be magnificent.

Outdoor seating areas are spread around the patio areas for seated enjoyment of the setting

In terms of sleeping quarters, the palatial master suite is accessed straight off the lounge and provides plenty of space for seating and dressing areas. There is a gloriously-designed en-suite bathroom attached and the windows deliver that same magnificent view. It’s worth getting out of bed for..

The master suite is accessed straight off the lounge and provides plenty of space for seating areas and dressing areas

There are a further five bedrooms spread across the main house, all of which could earn the title of ‘suite’ courtesy of their space and the contemporary bathrooms that accompany them. They all have direct access to an outside terrace and provide comfortable privacy in what could be a busy house.

Well-appointed bathrooms – one per bedroom – contain the latest mod cons and conveniences

In addition to the main villa, this estate also has a separate building named La Torre, which has been renovated into a guest house. Within this striking structure (it has been completed renovated for luxury living with some historic touches) can be found the final two bedrooms with their respective bathrooms. Could this be let out? Or you may prefer to offer your guests the complete privacy of their own house when they come to stay – and they will come!

The luxurious guest bedrooms in La Torre have beautiful bathrooms to match

Back in the main building, drop down to the lower ground to find a modern gym and a library large enough to contain a sizeable meeting table. This latter space could easily be turned to different uses, depending on the owners’ interests.

The private park that surrounds the villa has been thoughtfully planted

The villa sits within a 6,300 sq m private park that is dotted with carefully selected plants to ensure the park thrives in this part of the island, considering the climate. The villa’s positioning in the hills ensures the sea views are impressive from every corner of the house and grounds, and it manages to combine a sense of solitude with proximity to the necessary amenities to make this the ideal place to make more than just a holiday home.

When you can bear to leave, the bustle of charming Porto Cervo will offer some compensation (plus you can always come back!)

The villa is in Porto Cervo, one of Sardinia’s northern seaside resorts that has established itself as an exclusive location for the wealthiest Italian holidaymakers. There are luxury spas, world-class restaurants, designer boutiques as well as bars and cafes within easy reach of the house.

The closest airport is Olbia, around 32 km away, and the villa is well-positioned for taking visitors to see some key tourist sites. It’s 3 km from the nuragic complex of Albucciu, 6 km from the tomb of the giants of Li Lolghi, and 9 km from the Cannigione beach.

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8 bedroom villa for sale in Porto Cervo, Sassari, Sardinia, Italy (rightmove.co.uk)

Elegant 1900s penthouse in Milan (Italy), €3,000,000

On 12 September 2023

In Europe, Historic, Italy, luxury

A stylish city requires a stylish apartment in which to enjoy it

To truly embody life in Milan, the Italian capital of style and fashion, one needs an elegant penthouse apartment that cherishes the historical features while delivering the modern conveniences and luxuries.

This elegant penthouse retains historical flourishes with added modern luxuries

Within an elegant building dating back to 1910 – passing through the beautifully renovated communal areas – your new home could be this two-level penthouse of glorious light and proportion.

Beautiful wooden floors stretch throughout the two-level penthouse

Beyond the entrance hall lies the lounge, a study and a neat, chic dining room for entertaining long into the night (the Italian way, of course).

Various reception rooms can be used as desired – this makes a stylish dining area

The kitchen is exquisitely fitted, nestling in neatly under on of the staircases. There is ample space for preparing meals alongside a kitchen table for more casual meals and long chats over a cup of coffee.

Intrepid carpentry has enabled this chic kitchen to nestle in beneath one of the staircases

The lounge opens onto a charming terrace, which could serve as the ideal spot for morning coffee or an aperitivo (or three) before a night sampling Milan’s dynamism.

With terraces on both levels, you won’t feel hemmed in by apartment living

The master sleeping suite of this property continues the theme of historic style and elegance in simplicity. There is a spacious bedroom that opens onto another terrace and sits beside a chic bathroom.

Large, bright bedrooms come accompanied by elegant bathrooms

The bedroom also boasts an impressive walk-in closet to ensure you never leave your penthouse without looking your very best for the stylish Milanese.

This is what you call a Wardrobe – a dressing area to impress!

The upper floor, nestled gloriously within the eaves, is another large bedroom suite, complete with bathroom and walk-in wardrobe. The current owners are using this space as an additional lounge area but it would make a dramatic and spacious bedroom at the top of the property.

A large suite within the eaves could make a palatial master suite or turned to another purpose, such as a studio

The three-bedroom property comes with two covered parking spaces inside the building – a real perk for living within the city – and the location is superb. Situated close to the oasis of Giardini Pubblici Indro Montanelli and within striking distance of the lively Brera area, the apartment places owners on the edge of the dynamism, while still offering a peaceful slice of serenity.

Elegance and space are two of the prominent vibes, making this penthouse feel welcoming while impressive

Milan Malpensa International Airport is 49km outside the city but well-connected via trains and taxis. The main train station is the country’s second biggest and provides connections to other major hubs.

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Marketed by Italy Sotheby’s

3 bedroom penthouse for sale in Lombardy, Milan, Milano, Italy (rightmove.co.uk)

Living the Tuscan dream: 15-bed farmhouse (Italy), €15,000,000

On 7 September 2023

In Europe, Historic, Italy, Large grounds, luxury, Nature, Tuscany

A 1700 farmhouse transformed into an elegant, extraordinary home

This incredible property, dating from 1700, is nestled within the Tuscan countryside and sits on 35 acres of land, providing the true Italian dream so many hanker for.

The farmhouse sits on its own hilltop overlooking the Tuscan countryside

Across 1,100 sq m of living space – all designed and furnished by the much-admired Belgian designer Axel Vervoordt – the 15-bedroom farmhouse is a showcase of how restoration can be sensitively and beautifully completed. This is a home that combines natural colours and pristine antiques with modern comforts and conveniences for an extraordinary, unique yet incredibly comfortable Tuscan retreat.

There is air conditioning throughout, unlike farmhouse life in 1700

The reception rooms are large and various, providing ample space and options for a full household. All the spaces have been sensitively designed and minimally furnished to celebrate the natural surroundings and the rustic history of the property.

Multiple living rooms, both intimate and spacious, dot the main house

A busy household will need feeding – no problem. There is a professional kitchen covering 100 sq m, fronted by a vast dining area, to make catering to and sharing meals with a large group into a pleasure.

The kitchen is to a professional standard – could this become a venue for cooking lessons?

The kitchen area also opens onto a terrace for al-fresco dining, while the whole space manages to convey a sense of brightness (well-positioned windows) and cosy warmth (courtesy of the wooden beams and antique features).

Communal eating could be a great pleasure of this home

Family members, friends and guests are well provisioned for in terms of bedrooms, with fifteen spread across the main farmhouse. All of the rooms are stunning yet unique, offering rolling vistas across the surrounding land.

Views from the bedrooms are exceptional

The twelve bathrooms celebrate some of the charming period features of the old building yet have all the elegance and modern convenience of contemporary living. This includes the dramatic standalone tub for bathing with a paradisiacal view.

Modern high standards are combined with rustic elegance in the bathrooms too

The leisure features and spaces of this farmhouse make it both a fabulous place to entertain and a potential location for retreats, meetings or other residential events (suitable licensing would need to be in place).

The well-stocked, beautifully-finished bar could become a hub during an evening of entertaining

There is a chic, wood-panelled bar, sensitively designed to fit with aesthetic of the farmhouse (despite not being an original feature!). There is also a TV room and a billiard room, all ideal for long lazy evenings when the weather may be on the turn.

Billiard room is one of many entertaining spaces

There is also an intriguing room that blends a dining area with a small theatre, complete with curtains, lights and make-up table. This could be ideal for the family enthusiast but also be handy if the new owner decides to use the farmhouse to host retreats or workshops. Or perhaps you could invite your favourite entertainer to play while you dine in style..?

A small theatre and dining space could be put to multiple uses

The setting is one of the enormous assets of this property. The farmhouse sits on 35 acres, with the immediate area around the house set to lush lawn around a 17m infinity pool.

A beautiful pool in a beautiful location

The grounds also feature multiple terraces and seating areas in proximity to the house for al fresco dining or gathering out of doors in the cooling evenings.

Lounging and dining spaces can be shaded with umbrellas for comfort during the heat of the day

Fortunately, the new owner won’t be mowing 35 acres of lawn! Much of the land included in this sale has been rented to a local farmer who cultivates grain. This link to the land surely provides a meaningful way to feel in touch with the rural life of Tuscany without having to man the plough yourself.

A separate cottage has its own living spaces and bedrooms, handy for visitors seeking privacy

In addition to the farmhouse there is a separate cottage with two bedrooms and bathrooms, as well as a kitchen and living space, which could cater to visitors keen for their own space. As in the main house, the cottage is sensitively restored and glories in the windows, the views and the setting.

Survey your land…could this be your Tuscan dream?

The closest major hub is San Giovanni d’Asso, around 4 km away, and the commune is home to just a few hundred people. There is a 12th century castle and two old churches. Importantly, there is a truffle festival each November.

This Tuscan farmhouse will certainly provide a warm welcome after your journey

Florence provides the nearest airport (120km away), although it may be more convenient to fly to Rome and catch a train to San Giovanni d’Asso, a well-served station. Siena is 40km away.

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Marketed by Knight Frank, Florence

15 bedroom farm house for sale in Tuscany, Siena, Asciano, Italy (rightmove.co.uk)

9-bed Lake Como 1900s-style villa (Italy), £17,130,600

On 15 August 2023

In Europe, Historic, Italy, lake, Large grounds, mountains, Nature

We’ve all crossed Lake Como in a cramped boat and stared longingly at the waterside villas that whisper of 1900s elegance. Well now you can own one, just a stone’s throw from the famous Villa del Balbianello.

This 1900s villa is everything you imagined life in Como could be

This impressive 9-bedroom villa sits right on the water (with a private dock and pier) and is surrounded by a centuries-old park and large outdoor terraces. Living accommodation covers around 670 sq m across four floors, starting with the mezzanine level where a suite of entertainment spaces all boast superb views and are awash with fresh lake light.

The lake views and the grounds almost feel part of the interior space courtesy of large windows and doors

This floor also has impressive dining spaces that open onto the external terraces to allow dinner parties to spill outside to soak in the evening air and watch the lights glitter across the water.

The dining room has space for a vast table and opens onto a terrace, ideal for entertaining

Also on the lower floors is a gloriously old-fashioned kitchen with plenty of space for meals to be shared or long chats over food preparation.

The kitchens hark back to an older time – charming for some, others may want to modernise

There are multiple food preparation and eating spaces, as well as cosy living rooms alongside the grander drawing rooms that would have hosted visitors.

There is a plethora of choice when it comes to elegant reception rooms

The first and second floors of the main villa have six generously-sized bedrooms and six bathrooms. All are elegantly finished and optimise the location with multi-aspect windows.

Grand in their simple elegance, the bedrooms provide the comfortable private place to end a busy day

The bathrooms are something akin to art, with bold tiles to bring a vibrancy into the area for washing away a hot day on the lake.

Vibrant and iconic tiling makes this bathroom a real feature

The rooms go right up into the eaves and many have access to balconies for a private place to enjoy the view any time of the day or night. To reassure those already concerned about the stairs to these higher floors, an internal lift has been installed to connect three of the four floors of the villa.

Beds tucked up in the eaves could provide a fun room for the younger members of the family

In addition to the main villa, the property also has a separate outbuilding which currently serves as the caretaker’s house. This is a further 120 sq m of space and is divided on two levels with a billiard room and a guest house of 80 sq m (including a bedroom, bathroom and kitchen).

The perfect place for your new infinity pool perhaps?

The surrounding park has a space simply begging to be made into an infinity pool and is perfectly landscaped, with multiple levels and dining areas weaved in amid the luscious greenery

Al-fresco dining is sure to be a feature of life on the lake, as long as you don’t mind the envious stares of passing boat passengers

The property is grand and historic, but is in need of a tender renovation to prepare it for the luxurious lifestyle of the modern lake dweller. For those with the budget to cover the extra, this could become a fulfilling and exciting project, crafting a house of pure glamour and comfort in one of the most stunning and exclusive locations in Italy.

The private jetty leads directly up to the house, so the boat may become more useful than the car for zipping around

The villa is situated in Lenno, on the western shore of Lake Como, and joins a roll-call of splendid villas, including Villa Cassinella di Mantegazza and the incomparable Villa del Balbianello, built in 1787 by Cardinal Durini. Another historic building that makes for a beautiful walk on a cooler afternoon is the Acquafredda Abbey, which can be accessed via a path surrounded by olive trees.

Como is one of the most popular European destinations for good reason

Lenno is 27 km from Como (the main town on the lake), 34 km from Lugano and 75 km from Milan. The closest international airport to the property is Malpensa International Airport, 76km away.

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Marketed by Knight Frank, Italy

9 bedroom villa for sale in Lombardy, Como, Lenno, Italy (rightmove.co.uk)

18th-Century villa on the Amalfi Coast, €2,500,000

In Europe, Historic, Italy, luxury

The elegance of the historic villa has been retained and restored

A piece of history is on the market in this glorious 18th century villa, built in the style of the Vesuvian properties of the ‘Golden Mile’. Expect the charming combination of elegance and historical splendour with comfortable living accommodation that celebrates the beautiful natural surroundings.

Ample space for parking in the Villa’s front courtyard

Situated in the town of Nocera Superiore, close to the Amalfi coast and the Pompei Archaeological Park, this elegant, historic property retains much of the splendid internal structure and furnishings that would have entranced those who visited in its heyday – and will continue to do so now.

Historical intrigue abounds in this unique property

A unique feature of the villa is the ‘English garden’ directly behind the main building which was created by the students of Graefer, the architect of the English garden of Caserta. The garden has centuries-old trees, small lanes, flower beds, groves, gazebos and seats covered with ancient majolica. It leads up to a coffee house at the bottom of the garden for taking your mid-morning beverage encased in nature.

The English Garden contains centuries-old trees

The villa itself is a spacious property and covers two levels as well as a separate old stable and cellar. The ground floor of the main house presents what would have been deemed the ‘representation area’: a continuous walkway of rooms and halls, many with ornate fireplaces and floors covered with ancient majolica.

Imagine a sort-of Italian Downton Abbey vibe

There are stunning frescoes on the vaulted ceilings and coeval furnishings to give a real sense of stepping back in time.

Frescoes, vaulted ceilings and ornately-tiled floors have been preserved

The most striking and grand of the ground floor rooms is the magnificent red hall, complete with a bronze chandelier.

The magnificent red room would have been the showpiece in the 18th century

All rooms provide options for entertaining, lounging, resting, working and dining, whether as a family or with many guests. There is also a large kitchen that retains many original features, with important additions to suit our modern lives.

The villa is designed to remain cool during the height of summer

On the second floor you will find a family chapel and seven gloriously-appointed bedrooms and bathrooms that have been modernised enough to meet the needs of the contemporary residents.

Bright, comfortable bedrooms retain the historic vibe

The outbuildings provide fascinating insights into the ways in which life would have been lived in the 18th century, with yet more historical features to intrigue owners and guests alike.

Old tiling remains, along with more rustic appliances for evocation of the past

In addition to the elegance and historical fascination of this villa, part of the appeal is the location of the property; it is perfectly placed to explore some of the most important and inspiring parts of Italy. It is, for example, just 12km from Pompeii. It is also well-placed for accessing Naples (34km) and popular places such as Vietri sul Mare (12km), Amalfi (32km), Salerno (15km) and Paestum (62km).

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7 bedroom villa for sale in Campania, Salerno, Italy (rightmove.co.uk)

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