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Splendid property, completely fenced, among the green hills of Pescia and surrounded by 4 hectares of land, of which 1.2 hectares are cultivated with olive groves and vineyards. The villa, of approximately 700sqm, is spread over three floors. From the entrance, on the ground floor, there is direct access to a large living area with a fireplace, overlooking the garden; on the same floor we find the dining room, a large eat-in kitchen and a bedroom with a bathroom. A wooden staircase leads to the upper floors; on the mezzanine level there is a guest bathroom; ascending we arrive at the first floor where there are 4 bedrooms with bathrooms and a large living room. On the second floor there is a living room, a bedroom and a safety vault. The basement includes a cellar, a laundry room and a garage. The property also has a swimming pool of 18x8.5m and an annex of about 100sqm, consisting of a large living room, kitchen, two bedrooms and two bathrooms. The villa includes an annex, where the gym area is found, as well as storage rooms, an additional building used as garage and a pond for irrigation.

This wonderful property is located in the green countryside of Lucca, on one of the most beautiful and renowned hills in the area. This ancient manor house with a magnificent panoramic view of vineyards and olive groves, has been recently renovated by a famous Florentine architect according to a contemporary style. The villa has large spaces elegantly outlined by essential lines; sober and elegant, it is composed of large rooms on each floor, which are the centerpiece of the house from which then rooms and various convivial environments develop. The property is located within a park of 25,000 square meters, which also includes a wonderful English garden. The main building has a surface of 1000 square meters on three floors; in addition to this we find an annex consisting of two independent apartments. Other service areas and a large cellar, are supplied with the villa. To complete this wonder we have a private chapel still consacrated today and a delightful rustic annex to be restored, ideal to make it the home of the caretaker.

The Main Villa has been preserved and restored with meticulous detail. There are two main entrances into the villa, one from the lower terrace into the ground floor hall and one into the first floor leading into the principle reception rooms of the property. The villa has maintained its traditional layout with the services rooms and storage to be found on the ground floor. On the Piano Nobile floor there are a grand reception rooms and dining room, with views across the valley, a library, a large open plan kitchen which accesses the villa's terraces and the shaded summer dining pergola. In total there are 5 bedrooms but the current layout provides 3 bedroom suites, each with sitting/dressing area, bedroom and bathroom. Adjoining the main villa are two spacious guest apartments, each with two bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen and living room. Complete the property a two story tinaia and a chapel.

Historic and elegant Villa on the hills between Lucca and Florence. This prestigious villa was built around 1600, restored few years ago with care maintaining the original features, it is today in perfect condition and equipped with all modern technologies. The private chapel, dedicated to St. Biagio, is still consecrated and dates back to the first half of 1600. In 1766 the villa was bought by the renowned Pitti, one of the most influential patrician families of Florence and then, by inheritance, to the Amerighi Count in the early 1800s. The current owners purchased this stunning property in 2001 and in 2002 they begun a long work of restoration and recovery lasted about 9 years. The villa is on three levels, for a total of 2.500 sq. m., and is currently used as a luxury accommodation that houses wonderful suites, refined according to the typical traditional Tuscan style and elegantly furnished. A luxuriant park, of about 5.000 sq. m., surrounds the villa, with a fabulous travertine pool equipped with relaxation area, essential during the hottest months of the year. The strategic location guarantees privacy and tranquillity and, in the same time, it is close to all the facilities of the area. The proximity of golf and thermal baths increases the value of this property.

In an outstanding position, amidst the hills to the North West of Lucca, we are delighted to present this elegant villa with swimming pool, situated in one of the most exclusive and panoramic locations in the Lucca area. The views are simply breath-taking and unique, reaching out towards the bell towers of the famous medieval city. Privacy is guaranteed and the surrounding area offers complete tranquillity. Having been completely rebuilt from what was originally a hay barn, this marvellous villa stretches out over two levels as well as a tower/room on the top floor. The ground floor is made up of a large hallway, large recreation/TV room, with cellar annex, two double bedrooms, a large bathroom, a Turkish bath with shower and toilet, equipped gymnasium, spacious laundry area, large portico as well as the caretaker's apartment with living room/kitchen, bedroom and bathroom. The first floor entrance opens out onto a spacious and bright open plan living area with kitchen and dining room (95 sqm) with access to the covered terrace and its amazing views. Looking out to the swimming pool and the valley beyond, this is the ideal location for al fresco dining. A hall/corridor leads to three very spacious bedrooms, all with en-suite bathroom and onto a further two double bedrooms and bathroom. There is also another separate smaller bathroom. An internal staircase leads to the tower area with its floor to ceiling windows and small balcony. The property offers beautiful gardens and is completely fenced. There are remote controlled gates, a large parking area and a beautiful swimming pool (measuring 18x8m) with technical room. Air conditioning, wifi, alarm system, solar panels, are only some of the features offered by this remarkable property, whose finishes are of the highest standard.

Walking through the streets of Mugello, an area of ​​extraordinary landscapes, you will find numerous secular villas set like precious jewels in the green of these hills. An important example is found in Rostolena, a few kilometers from Vicchio, Giotto's birthplace. Immersed in a park of centuries-old plants, cedars, redwoods and holm oaks we find the property. Purchased in the early 60s, over the years it has become the Agri-resort Spa of high standing in the Mugello area. It was originally a public oil mill, as you can see from the old stone mill left in the area that has been transformed into a wellness area. The property has remained unchanged in its original structure, All the buildings, enhanced in their most characteristic details, have been transformed into elegant and comfortable apartments, equipped with every comfort for family hospitality and genuine catering. Same destination for the cottage, once an old hunting lodge, today a pleasant cottage with kitchen, bedroom and bathroom. There is also a beautiful patio in the stable area with stunning views of the valley below. The property consists of the main Villa of approx. 750 square meters, the Agriturismo, consists of 4 apartments, in addition to the living rooms, the kitchen, the Spa and the bathrooms of approx. 600 square meters. there are also several apartments for a total of approx. 800 square meters, plus other volumes. The total of the whole property is approx. 3000 square meters. This villa is surrounded by a 5000 square meter courtyard and approx. 11 hectares of vineyard, olive grove, wooded and arable land.

Beautiful XVI century villa situated in the wonderful Senese countryside just few kms from Montalcino, in the natural park of the Val d'Orcia, a precious architectural and natural context. This property is situated in a unique panoramic country area easily accessible via a 1,5-km picturesque small road. The property is completely independent and fenced to ensure absolute privacy. It is a three-floor building (ground, first and second) for a total surface of 900 sqm. A complete reconstruction and renovation with high-quality finishes has been made in the '90s. It is currently subdivided in three important independent apartments of 300 sqm each, one on each floor. The first and second levels are accessible via an old original travertine marble staircase as well as an elevator hidden by ancient wooden doors. The property includes a beautiful park that surrounds the villa for a total of 9,000 sqm, composed of a 5,000-sqm Italian-style garden with rare secular plants and trees. On the slope in front of vineyards and Montalcino village we can find a natural swimming pool resin sand shoreline and pebbles on the bottom of the pool, fruit trees and olive trees. The garden has automatic watering system as well as an outbuilding with heating equipment (one for each apartment) and a 40-sqm tool shed. The reconstruction and renovation was made respecting and recuperating not only materials but also local artisan construction techniques with a magnificent result. This property has been catalogued as one of the most important historic architectural sites of the area, and it's just 10 km from Pienza, 45 km from Siena and 4 km from a Golf court. Each of the 3 floors of about 300 sqm consists of: entrance hall, triple living room, dining room, four double bedrooms, four bathrooms, kitchen, utility room. In total there are 12 bedrooms and 11 bathrooms.

Charming villa in commanding position and scenic swimming pool overlooking the hills and a small lake, located half an hour from Florence, twenty minutes from the highway, ten from the International School of Florence in Bagno a Ripoli. Villa in an excellent condition, perfectly maintained, with spacious and bright interiors, furnished with great taste. There is a stunning veranda in front of the house, surrounded by a hectare of land, and a 15m x 4m infinity pool with salt plant, built on the most scenic spot of the property. A beautiful entrance with a billiard on the ground floor, a large kitchen, a dining room with fireplace and a sitting room, both with access to a terrace with pergola, a guest bathroom. On the mezzanine floor there is a sitting room with a large glass window overlooking the garden, while on the first floor there are two double rooms with en-suite bathrooms, two double rooms sharing a bathroom with tub, a double room with staircase leading to a small tower with bathroom (tub). There is then an independent suite consisting of a double bedroom accessible from the garden, with bathroom (tub) and kitchenette. Beautiful opportunity for those who seek tranquility but don't want to give up city life.

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.

Beautiful villa of 210sq.m. with access to the sea and large park. The villa is located on a cliff, in one of the most beautiful places on the island, with wonderful views of the sea and 'Costa d'Argento'. From here one can enjoy the most breathtaking and majestic sunsets. Immersed in a large park of over 5,000 sqm, it has a private passage leading to the beach of Cannelle and private access to the sea from the rocks where one may enjoy swimming and sunbathing in total privacy . It is accessed from a short driveway and has two parking spaces. The villa has four bedrooms, three bathrooms, kitchen, large living room with access to a lovely porch, storerooms.

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.

Top location with wonderful views of the hills with the Argentario and Giglio island in the background. This property consists of 18 hectares of land with 500 almost centenary olive trees that produce excellent oil, 6 hectares of arable land, wood and planted garden with swimming pool, 4 buildings. The main building, called La Torre, with exposed stone walls on 3 levels (connected by stairs and a lift), dates back to the end of the 19th century; in 2019 it was completely renovated inside, preserving its ancient charm in a modern way. On the ground floor there is the living area with fireplace, large kitchen, guest bathroom, equipped and separate area for staff and the technical rooms; on the first floor there are 2 bedrooms with en-suite bathroom and a large suite; on the second floor there is the master suite with office / library, 2 bathrooms and 2 walk-in closets. The cottage near the Tower, also in stone, consists of a living area with an open kitchen and bathroom on the ground floor, bedroom and bathroom upstairs. There are 2 other cottages divided into 3 apartments for a total of 3/4 rooms. All the rooms of the 4 units are designed to enjoy the magnificent surrounding landscape, even from the infinity pool (equipped with a changing room with bathroom). The estate comprises a large agricultural warehouse of 150 square meters, newly built, for multiple future uses; the permits for the construction of pergolas and greenhouses have already been issued (see renderings). Underfloor heating, solar panels, wooden and aluminum windows, new foundations, fireplace stove. The property can be defined as truly unique for the beauty of the places and the new luxury renovation, including the surrounding garden. Also ideal for farm activities.

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.

Beautifully restored farmhouse and annex located in the Pisan Hills with stunning views of the neighbouring countryside. The property has been run as an agriturismo for over twenty years with its own established sales channels and is divided into 5 spacious apartments: Three in the main Manor House, and two in the converted haybarn. There is also a restored chapel dating back to the 13th Century. All of the apartments have been designed to allow as much space as possible- They each offer 3-4 bedrooms, a traditional fireplace and classic Tuscan country style finishings. About 2 hectares of olive groves produce excellent olive oil and, as well as the superb views, the property also offers a large swimming pool, roofed parking spaces and childrens playground. The apartments are described as follows: Apt.1: Ground Floor 90sqm. Living room with fireplace, 3 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, terrace and garden. Apt. 2: First Floor 130sqm, Living room with fireplace , Dining Room, 4 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, garden. Apt.3: First Floor 140sqm, Living room with fireplace, Dining Room, 3 double bedrooms, mezzanine, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, terrace and garden. Apt. 4 Ground/First Floor 140sqm, Living room with fireplace, Dining room, 4 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, terrace and garden. Apt.5 Ground/First Floor 140sqm, Living room with fireplace, Dining room, 4 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, terrace and garden. Main driving distances: Pisa Airport 30 mins Florence 50 mins Lucca 45 mins Volterra 25 mins Coast 35 mins Train station (Pontedera) 15 mins

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.

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.

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 typical Tuscan estate is located on the rolling hills of Chianti, near the village of Castellina in Chianti. It is a property of about 40 hectares comprising a part of woodland, arable land and a large portion used for olive groves, from which the DOP extra virgin olive oil is produced. The olive grove is a beautiful setting for the three buildings that stand on a knoll overlooking the valley of the Pesa stream. The main villa, dated around the 14th century, retains the characteristics of the constructions of that era: the facade and part of the interior with exposed stones, the original 'chiantigiana wood beamed ceilings, pavements with handmade terracotta, and a large chimney of newer construction. The house consists of three floors which are totally renovated in accordance with the Tuscan tradition. The ground floor is about 120 square meters now divided into a large kitchen with a working fireplace, dining room and living room in which there is a large fireplace of the late 19th century. On the first floor there is a bedroom with a balcony overlooking the beautiful hills of Greve in Chianti and Panzano, the bathroom with shower, sauna and hot tub, two more bedrooms and a further bathroom with shower and laundry. Upstairs, 35 square meters approximately, there is a single bedroom with bathroom and shower; the latter room enjoys the most striking view of the valley. In the exterior of the first building there is a perfectly functioning old wood oven with attached woodwork and a storage room. The second villa, currently intended for guests, is newer, dated around the 19th century, and has been renovated dividing it into two floors of about 90 square meters each. The ground floor, with a beautiful stained glass window on a small lawn surrounded by a lavender hedge, consists of a living room, a kitchen, two bedrooms and a bathroom. Upstairs, which is accessed by an outdoor staircase on a beautiful panoramic terrace, there is a living room with a fireplace, a small kitchen, two bedrooms and a bathroom. The two apartments are connected by an internal staircase located in the former stable now transformed into a large disengagement area. Surrounding the main villa and the secondary villa there is a rustic English garden, with terraces of olive trees, oaks, cypresses and fragrant aromatic plants. The 12x6m pool is accessible by stone stairs that respect the style of the Farmhouses, and it is surrounded by a hedge of oleanders and Corbezzoli. The estate is about 6km from Castellina in Chianti, the nearest village, 30km from Siena and 40km from Florence.