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Inviting villa in the Olgiata District, within an oak forest and many golf fields. The Villa, built in 1970, is spread on 1165 sqm and three floors, beyond a lush garden of about 3000 sqm with a swimming pool ,perfectly nestled in the surrounded greenery. The main area, on the ground floor, consists of two living rooms - both with fireplace - a dining room, and a large outdoor patio that let the halls have a view of the garden. In addiction to this living area, on this floor there is a guest bathroom, three bedrooms, each with an en suite bathroom, a studio and a large kitchen. The fist floor includes both the master bedrooms, with en suite bathrooms and walk-in-closets. The basement, served by two different accesses, comprises: two studios, a showroom, two storage rooms, a gym, a spa area (with sauna and steam bath), a pantry, a laundry room, two small bedrooms and three bathrooms. The property also includes a wide garage. The villa is rented out until June 2024.

Located on the picturesque hills of Conegliano stands this beautiful ( 1,000 sq.mts/10,764 sq.ft ) villa witch was built in the second half of the seventeenth century and designed by the Venetian architect Baldassarre Longhena. This property has commanding views thanks to its hill top position and the views open to the Veneto plains and the vineyards right to the Alps. The villa consists of a main bulding which is accessed via a wonderful staircase. The interior design is characterized by its original furnishings and antiques, the high ceilings, the paintings and the Loggia overlooking the living room which once housed the orchestra. The villa is built on three floors: the first floor features the reception halls and entertaining rooms. The second floor has six bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. On the lower ground floor there is a large kitchen with the dining table and all the staff rooms. The private park with beautiful cypresses surrounds the villa and features a swimming pool an italianate garden and lovely secluded areas, and it is perfectly integrated in the context around which stands a beautiful cottage.

BARE OWNERSHIP - Located on the picturesque hills of Conegliano stands this beautiful ( 1,000 sq.mts/10,764 sq.ft ) villa witch was built in the second half of the seventeenth century and designed by the Venetian architect Baldassarre Longhena. This property has commanding views thanks to its hill top position and the views open to the Veneto plains and the vineyards right to the Alps. The villa consists of a main bulding which is accessed via a wonderful staircase. The interior design is characterized by its original furnishings and antiques, the high ceilings, the paintings and the Loggia overlooking the living room which once housed the orchestra. The villa is built on three floors: the first floor features the reception halls and entertaining rooms. The second floor has six bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. On the lower ground floor there is a large kitchen with the dining table and all the staff rooms. The private park with beautiful cypresses surrounds the villa and features a swimming pool an italianate garden and lovely secluded areas, and it is perfectly integrated in the context around which stands a beautiful cottage.

This property is located in Montepulciano, one of the most beautiful small towns in Tuscany. As of late, the town has been the site for international film and television productions for the grandeur of its architecture and vistas in all directions. It is the centre of the area for the famous Tuscan wine, Nobile di Montepulciano. The potential to transform this property into something unique and innovative is almost without limit. It could become a vast apartment with a grand drawing room, and numerous bedrooms. It would lend itself to many activities related to tourism such as seminars, wine and food tasting or gourmet cooking school. It could also become a music school or sports facility. One of its most unique features is an enormous room which measures 140 sqm. There are many big windows providing ample light and it has a terrace perfect for entertainment activities. There is easy access to the main motorway which joins Rome and Florence, and Pienza in Val d'Orcia is minutes away.

Just 8km from Cortona, this historic Villa of the XVIII century is immersed in an atmosphere of mystery, preserving the signs of its owner's past, a descendant of the Medici family of Florence; the entrance is surrounded by centuries-old cypresses and the internal stairs are finished with floral decorations. The park is about 2 ha with an area for the vegetable garden, an olive grove, a corner with a vineyard and a small lake to be retrieved. The villa maintained its typical characteristics; in 2000 the annexed building has been expanded to 3 independent apartments for rental purpose. The total sqms are approx 985, including the delightful church, now a warehouse, perfect for a studio or for weddings. On the ground floor of the villa there are the cellars, on the first floor the living areas with both internal and external access, with comfortable and bright living rooms that overlook the terrace created by the particular front porch. On the second floor one can find the sleeping area, consisting of 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The apartments instead have: the first apartment has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, the second and third apartments have 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Inside the property one finds a precious water source together with the rainwater collection tank.

Beautiful stately villa with a swimming pool and attached farm, set in the context of a typical Tuscan landscape and strategically located, halfway between Florence, Forte dei Marmi and Pisa International Airport. The residence, evocatively surrounded by tall secular plants, is located in a panoramic position in the center of an estate that extends over 40 hectares of land partly cultivated with vineyards. Founded in 1900 by the transformation of an old convent of 1200 with a private chapel. The villa of 1800 square meters is embellished with imposing arched portals that open on to the garden of about 1ha, there are numerous windows and two wrought-iron balconies with beautiful views of the countryside. Inside it is full of architectural elements that give back both the flavor of its oldest history such as vaulted ceilings and exposed wooden beams, as well as the newest stately renovations put in place in the ballroom, in the coffered ceiling and in the decorations of doors and windows. Developed on three levels, on the ground floor there is a representation articulated around a large floor-to-ceiling lounge dominated by an imposing serene stone fireplace and illuminated by large windows on the garden as well as two beautiful and scenic skylights. From here there are rooms and lounges for conversation, reading and billiards and the beautiful dining room connected to a spacious kitchen accompanied by a pantry and other service rooms. Upstairs, in addition to the large master bedroom with a fireplace, a spacious en suite bathroom and a closet room, there are two living rooms and 7 other bedrooms with panoramic floors, all with en suite bathrooms. Finally, on the third floor, there is a large attic that is totally habitable. The garden is embellished with traditional terracotta and stone sculptures, the large pool is perfectly equipped and enjoys beautiful views of the rows of vines and the surrounding countryside. To complete the property, the traditional winecellar serving the farm for the shelter of wooden barrels is spread over several levels and includes a characteristic tasting room with a beautiful Tuscan terracotta ceiling and an outbuilding on three levels.

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 beautiful villa has been designed and built in one of the most strategic areas of the lake from the point of view of privacy: as a matter of fact it is completely isolated thanks to a natural covering given by the conformation of the land, currently transformed into the park of property. The villa also enjoys a breathtaking view - it is located exactly in front of the famous Villa d'Este hotel - and it is so far from the road that traffic noise becomes just a distant memory. The building was designed and developed with a modern attitude, renovating an existing building with the classic style of the historic villas of Lake Como. The fluid internal layout, which is the result of a design tailored to contemporary needs, is characterized by a clear orientation towards the art of living. Particular attention in this context is given to the quality of the external and internal finishes, of maximum value and refinement. The property consists of a main building divided into two areas and an annex area used as a wharf and guest suite. The ground floor of the main building is intended entirely for the living area: the design of the interior spaces includes a first reception living room that impresses with its grandeur, as well as a studio with a meeting room. On this level there's also another important living room with magnificent views towards the lake. This floor is served by a guest bathroom and an internal lift. The concept of the layout of the floor below envisages a division into two areas: the first, the main one, destined for the family, with a dining room and a sitting area entirely opened to the garden and the lake, and the second consisting of a large guest bedroom with en-suite bathroom and a kitchen with professional equipment ready to welcome the best chefs for the most important evenings. The floor with the sleeping area of the main building consists of two bedrooms with a walk-in closet and a bathroom. The master bedroom has an opening on the balcony and enjoys an incredible lake view, and also has a large walk-in closet and a master en suite bathroom. In the annex building, the first floor houses the guest area: with a distribution similar to that of the main building, the floor consists of two bedrooms with walk-in closets and a master bedroom with en-suite bathroom. On the ground floor there is an area built with the latest technology with a beautiful indoor pool, isolated and managed automatically. This area opens up to the garden that leads to the lake and to the private dock with the gym.

Elegant noble property comprising an historic villa dating back to the first half of the 19th century, a guest house, farmhouse, park and swimming pool. The master villa has been completely restored and is sold furnished. Romantic garden and over 20,000 sqm of park with secular plants and a large variety of flowers. The main villa is composed, on the ground floor, of several rooms, including a large entrance hall, living room with fireplace, studio, dining room, courtesy bathroom and a kitchen with dinette and fireplace. On the first floor there are four large bedrooms, one with a fireplace, a walk-in closet and three bathrooms, one of which with jacuzzi. On the second floor, with a wooden beam ceiling, four rustic rooms with a bathroom. In the basement, the taverna and cellars with 4-meter high vaulted ceilings. This main house is characterized by frescoed barrel vault ceilings, fireplaces, fixtures and antique doors. Both interior and exterior doors and windows are the original ones restored. The guesthouse, suitable for guests or caretakers, needs renovation works. The farmhouse, with outbuildings, is characterized by large and bright openspace with fixtures, underfloor heating and wiring renewed in 2011 and suitable for an office, showroom or gym. The swimming pool of 18 sqm with Bisazza mosaic upholstery was made in 2007 and is currently in disuse. The property is located in the town of Acquanegra, only 15 kilometers from the elegant city of Cremona, known all over the world for classical music and the production of the most prestigious violins (Unesco heritage). The city of Milan and Linate Airport are a 40-minute drive away. In addition, the favorable geographic position makes it easy to reach the best destinations of northern Italy: sea, mountains and lakes. The property is suitable for a private residence or to be transformed into a charming hotel.

Splendid period villa with breathtaking lake view, large garden, swimming pool, tennis court, garage and about 50 sqm of residual building volume. Entirely designed in the 40s by its owner, known for his innovative design projects. The absolute attention to detail, the external covering in wooden shingles, the refined Lombard terracotta floor, the custom-made furnishings and the gates that reproduce the wrought ironwork of historic Italian Renaissance buildings give to the property a special charm, both ancient and contemporary. The raised position offers the opportunity to fully experience the beauty of the house away from prying eyes, while maintaining absolute privacy. From the large window in the living room and from the splendid porch you can fully enjoy the beauty of the landscape and its unforgettable sunsets. From the private parking lot you reach the house via a long staircase surrounded by centuries-old trees that offer shelter from the summer heat. Possibility of a covered dock on the lake in the immediate vicinity.

Spectacular villa perched over the lake, with a large terraced garden, double garage, dock and private pier. Terraces, balconies and windows with priceless 180° lake view. A wonderful centuries-old cyclamen covers a large part of the south facade facing the lake. The property spreads over three floors above ground plus two partially underground floors. The ground floor consists of a large living room with fireplace, dining room with access to the terrace, kitchen and guest bathroom. An important staircase leads to the first floor where there are 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 2 terraces. On the second floor, an attic with large sliding windows, breathtaking views and the large terrace of 150 sqm. On the first basement floor there is the guest apartment consisting of a living room, open kitchen, 2 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Parquet wooden floors, air conditioning, solarium and an approved project for a swimming pool. Double garage and three uncovered parking spaces. Tool house.

A beautiful frescoed secondo piano nobile of an historic palazzetto tucked away in the far corner of the quiet and classic Campo Santo Stefano, with good views of campo, canal, and gardens Original Venetian features (terrazzo and parquet floors, decorative wooden beams, completely frescoed reception room, with balcony overlooking the campo. Private Altana. Open campo views on the south east facing side and 10 canal/ garden views on the west facing side. With 3/4 reception rooms, 3/4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, it is the perfect canvas to create a quite exceptional private home. It has a separate kitchen, laundry room space, separate maids room. The very spacious entrance can be used also as a dining hall – with delightful little private chapel. Very spacious storage space at ground floor. There is a lift, and a private water gate. Use the 'Learn About Company' link on this page to visit our Venice Sotheby’s site with further details and images of all our beautiful properties.

In the spectacular and romantic setting of Morimondo, which can be traced back to the XIII century and a short distance from Milan, sophisticated deconsecrated church of approximately 450 sqm with private garden. The property is in very good general condition. Although the interiors have been adapted to a pleasant and functional residence, they have kept the historical charm of the original building, creating a particular atmosphere aimed at recreating a sort of journey through time of extreme pleasure. The property is on three levels; the most significant one is the ground floor, with a wide surface area, from where one can better appreciate the internal heights and the beautiful architectural finishes. It is composed of living room with coffered ceilings and brick arches; the kitchen area is separated from the day area by a particular window that gives light and color to the surrounding environment; office/study equipped with a fireplace and frescoed ceilings. On the first floor there is the sleeping area comprising two single bedrooms and one double bedroom; in addition to the aforementioned vaulted ceilings, there are extremely valuable windows. The third floor is connected via a particular spiral staircase where a bedroom with bathroom is located; through the same staircase one can access the magnificent bell tower where, thanks to its panoramic position, it is possible to enjoy a breathtaking view of the surrounding countryside in complete privacy.

Doria Castle, Loano-Liguria. In a dominant position with stunning sea views, we offer this historic property dating back to the early 1200s for sale. It is in excellent general condition after many recent conservative renovations. The property has a private park of about 1.7 hectares with swimming pool and tennis court, that can also be transformed into a heliport. The wonderful building near the castle has already been renovated and divided into 15 suites. The castle has 11 bedrooms, a billiard room, a party room, a family chapel, old jails and a large, independent service area. The property finally offers a beautiful sea view.

A masterpiece of military architecture of the 1500s, the Castle of Caprarica, in the historic Salentine town of Tricase, is very fascinating due to its classic rectangular plan with 4 cylindrical towers at the corners and its harmonic and imposing proportions are surprising at the same time. Perfectly restored and preserved, with great attention to detail, protected by its walls over 6 meters high, it hides inside a private garden and a large park of over 1 hectare with a beautiful infinity pool, as well as two large outbuildings and a beautiful dovecote. The main body of the Castle, divided into two floors, offers a beautiful view of the rooms around the private garden, where a large patio allows to enjoy them all year round. The splendid and large kitchen is modernly equipped for welcoming many guests and the large and functional service areas complete the ground floor of the residence. On the first floor, there are three large bedrooms with their respective bathrooms and many closets and wall cupboards. The two annexes, independent and far from each other, are respectively composed of four and three bedrooms with their respective bathrooms, as well as many living rooms. A large patio with a kitchen near the pool offers the possibility to gather with the family shaded from the warm sunshine. Very close to the wonderful Tricase coast of a little more than a hour from Brindisi airport, the Castello is a prestigious residence in one of the most authentic areas of Italy.

This wonderful 12th century castle is an exclusive luxury residence, perfectly restored and maintained with high-quality finishes. Its privileged location just minutes from the center of Bergamo makes it an ideal place to live a unique experience. The 700 sqm main residence is spread over multiple levels, also connected by elevator, offering generous and welcoming spaces. The eat-in kitchen, dining room, large living room with fireplace and access to the private garden are just some of the features that make this home unique. On the first floor there are three bedrooms with three bathrooms, while on the second floor there is a master suite with private bathroom, walk-in closet and private terrace. From the master suite, you have direct access to the equipped rooftop terrace, where you can enjoy pleasant views. In the basement there is a large tavern, a cellar and a garage. An independent apartment with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms is located in the side wing of the property. The 1000 sqm private garden, well-maintained and private, completes the property protected by advantageous artistic and historical protections and in perfect condition of preservation and maintenance. The location is excellent, just 5 km from Milan-Orio airport and a few minutes from the center of Bergamo.

Villa dating back to the seventeenth-century surrounded by a large park of about 10,000 square meters and various independent ancillary rooms. The villa overlooks the splendid Italian garden where there is a wonderful rose garden; in the property there is also a small vineyard. The building at the main entrance houses an ancient tower, now used as a hobby room, and the small church, perfectly restored. Some rooms used as a garage, a storage area and the old icehouse overlook the access road. The villa has an area of approximately 1000 sqm and is spread over three levels connected to each other, also with an elevator: on the ground floor is the large kitchen with a dining area overlooking the internal courtyard, the dining room, a large living room with veranda and a study. On the back of the villa there are the large storage rooms and the cellar. A large staircase leads to the upper floor where there is the large decorated living room overlooking the garden, the study/library with direct access to the park and the sleeping area with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms as well as the master suite, with a wardrobe and large bathroom. On the second floor, which has been renovated, there are some service rooms, the laundry room and the possibility of creating an independent accommodation with a bathroom. Some cottages with independent entrances and with an area of about 500 square meters are available separately. This elegant property is located just a few minutes from Bergamo and not far from Lake Iseo. In the immediate vicinity, there is the golf club and the Milan Orio airport.

Authentic charm and contemporary mood are the characteristic features of this beautiful Masseria situated in a dominant position on the hills, from which you can see the sea. Just renovated, surrounded by a park of 1.5 ha, and designed by landscape architects, its characteristic L shape houses a large, convivial, modern kitchen connected to a dining and living area; all the rooms have large French windows that open onto the garden and overlook the large 75-sqm swimming pool. Eight bedrooms, each with its own en-suite bathroom, are situated in the other wing of the property. Particular attention was paid to the lighting project for both the interiors and the exteriors. The property includes a large car park. This property is suitable for those who love the rural charm of the typical architecture of the region combined with contemporary comfort. Photos and floor plans on request.

Immersed in nature close to the Tidone river, in Val Tidone, about 60 minutes by car from Milan, Old Horse Station is a property dating back to the 17th century. It was once called Osteria Nuova and welcomed traders and travelers for a stop, being on the route of one of the many salt routes that went up north from Genoa. This completely independent historical complex of about 1,000 square meters is nestled in a park of about 6,000 square meters with a swimming pool and a whirlpool; the whole property is also surrounded by 43,000 square meters of private lands, in absolute tranquility. This property has been expertly restored by the well-known architect from Piacenza Prof. Marcello Spigaroli, with particular care in recovering the ancient materials. The property is composed as follows: - Ground floor: kitchen, dining room, living room, guest bathroom, two studies - First floor: 4 bedrooms with wardrobes and 3 bathrooms - Attic floor: living room, 3 bedrooms, two bathrooms - Large independent suite for guests - Separate apartment for the caretakers Large vaulted cellar in stone and brick Large indipendent suite for guests Outdoor garage for three cars, 2 private wells, perimeter and volumetric alarm. Exclusive historic residence.

Spectacular townhouse with private entrance and courtyard a stone's throw from the center of Milan. This one-of-a-kind property recalls the concepts of space and harmony typical of New York lofts (H 5 m), with extreme attention to detail, in a cosmopolitan, timeless environment. Large terrace on the third level of about 275 square meters, partly equipped. Mechanized parking spaces plus 2 parking spaces in the property courtyard.