Italian villa for sale in Rome
Here we are with a new villa up for sale; this time we are in Rome, not far from the famous Eur district. Surrounded by trees and green meadows, this amazing Italian villa has just been restored and its beauty,…
Clooney and Canalis on Lake Como with Ferrari speed boat
A Ferrari boat trip on Lake Como for George Clooney and Elisabetta Canalis has been organised, as the famous Clooney-Canalis couple is all the talk of Italy. They spent a brief holiday in Puglia together and have since returned to…
Venetian villa on sale: buy your own Italian vineyard!
This luxury villa in Italy, in the Veneto region, includes a completely refurbished hotel for sale at Sorge ad Asolo, with panoramic views from a hill.The building dates back to the 1500’s and now showcases luxury finishes. 13 hectares of…
Dinner at Italian Palladio's Villas: a visit to Veneto
If you want the ultimate Italian holiday, we can recommend a stay in one of the villas below. We’ve already looked at some of the masterpieces, in the form of Venetian villas, of the architect Palladio. From June to October…
Villa Crespi luxury hotel on Lake Orta, Piedmont
Italy’s Villa Crespi luxury hotel at Orta San Giulio on Lake Orta in Piedmont is a small piece of history in these parts. While it has a private helicopter for trips to view the gardens of the villa, and one…
Byblos Art Hotel Villa Amistà, five star luxury in Verona
Located just a few kilometers from the center of Verona, the enchanting Byblos Art Hotel Villa Amistà is a unique five-star hotel with special characteristics. It has been accurately restored as a fascinating villa of ancient nobility. The central part,…
Luxury villa up for sale near Rome
Near Rome (the famous raccordo anulare is just 22 km away) there’s a fabulous villa up for sale and this time we are talking about a unique manor house set in approx. 1 hectare of parklands; the property also comprises…
Actor George Clooney sublets his Italian villa to David Beckham
Those of you who every year pass their holidays on Lake Como must have got more than a glimpse of George Clooney , say, in the garden taking care of his favourite roses or sunning himself on the lawn, but…
Italian villas for sale: Villa Nettuno in Lazio
Are you looking for a beautiful villa with an awe-inspiring view? If so, you don’t need to look any further: Villa Nettuno is what you need! We are talking about a beautiful house located near Terracina; just a few steps…
Luxury Italian Villa up for sale in the Olgiata district, Rome
Situated in the Olgiata district (one of Rome’s most exclusive and fashionable areas), this luxury Italian villa surrounded by a huge park can be yours for only 3 million euros. As you can see from our pics the 575 square…
Italian Villas on sale: Countess Vacca Agusta's villa in Portofino
In 2001 the mysterious death of Countess Vacca Agusta made headlines all over the country and now the luxurious villa in Portofino where the countess lived her last hours before falling to her death from a cliff near her house…
Italian wedding in private villa: Marina Berlusconi to marry Vanadia
After seven years of partnership and two children, Marina Berlusconi, Silvio Berlusconi’s daughter, has decided to marry her partner, Maurizio Vanadia, former dancer from Milan’s La Scala opera. The Berlusconi wedding will take place at the private chapel at the…
Living in Italy: villas or churchs? New trend restores churches as homes
In a trend that is likely to be taken up by Americans living in Italy, and other Italian expat residents, it is becoming fashionable to seek old churches and religious dwellings as real estate and new residences.Abandoning the more traditional…
Tuscan villa with sea views on sale
In the famous Bolgheri wine making area of Tuscany, at Castagneto Carducci, a beautiful Tuscan villa is on sale, with sea views from its tower.The interior is designed to be relaxed, with a large lounge area on the ground floor,…
Italian villa with sea view for sale near San Benedetto del Tronto
This beautiful split-level villa in the hills around Roseto degli Abruzzi and Benedetto del Tronto was named after Venus, the goddess of love; believe me, it’s an amazing place only a few steps away from the beach. So if you’re…
Italian Villa on lake Maggiore up for sale
If you has always dreamed about owning one of those opulent Italian villas you usually see in movies and travel magazines, this is a chance you can’t afford to miss ; set in the almost other-worldly beauty of the Lake…
Chianti wine: Fattoria Torre a Cona wine tasting in Tuscany
A Chianti wine tour will overwhelm you with its history, multiple examples of very good Chianti and beautiful landscapes, but not always in an area which is by now a guaranteed tourism success can you always find many examples of…
Real estate in Italy: buying properties on the rise
The Italian property market is on the rise, in hopeful signs of recovery from the economic crisis that left many foregoing their plans for a mediterranean retirement or moving to Italy. It seems that the market is stabilising again and…
Luxury hotels in Tuscany: Villa La Massa, Chianti
The villa La Massa which in the Renaissance period belonged to the powerful De Medici family was converted into a five-star hotel in 1948. Set in heart of the Chianti region and with a breathtaking view over lemon trees and…
Italian villa up for sale near Rome
If you are looking for a luxurious house near Rome, this Italian villa located only a few kilometres from the eternal city and surrounded by rolling green hills might really be your dream house ! Elegantly furnished and featuring an…
18th century villa up for sale in Tuscany
In Tuscany there is an enchanting medieval town called Barga; the perfect place where to spend long and rejuvenating holidays. But if you don’t like overcrowded hotels and prefer to stay in a house you can call your own, you…
Lake Como apartment for sale
It might not be George Clooney’s lovely Italian villa, but you can be guaranteed a slice of the Lake Como lifestyle anywhere in the area. This Lake Como apartment is for sale in Torno and while there’s not much information…
Weddings in Florence: Villa Le Piazzole accommodation and Tuscan wedding location
For a wedding location in Florence, Villa Le Piazzole is just outside the “city walls”, not far from the area of the Piazzale Michelangelo. It overlooks the surrounding hills of Tuscany and provides both Florence accommodation in a villa and…
Italian villa up for sale near Camerino, Marche
Not far from Camerino and just a few miles from the historic town of Sarnano there’s a lovely rural house that locals aptly call Villa Eden; surrounded by cultivated farmland extending towards the mountains, this house set over 3 floors,…
Italian dsigner Antonio Fusco's villa on Cavallo island
Between Corsica and Sardinia there is an enchanting small island called Cavallo. Here among wild woods and white sand beaches, Italian fashion designer Antonio Fusco has built his dream house. Designed by architect Giovanni Pacciani, this Italian villa has huge…