Manor villa

Just outside a medieval town in the province of Lucca, period villa with park, manorial chapel and swimming pool for sale. The property, dating back to the 16th century, consists of several buildings including a guesthouse and the old barn for a total of over 1,800 m². The villa is in need of some restoration work, while the guesthouse is in excellent condition and regularly rented out to tourists and holidaymakers. The property is completed by 5.8 hectares of land with park, small vineyard and 100 olive trees.

The property is in a very convenient location, less than one kilometer from basic services and less than twenty minutes’ drive from the historic center of Lucca. The location also makes it possible to reach Florence quickly (1h 15’) and from here all of Italy thanks to the extensive rail and road connections.

Set amidst the rolling hills of Umbria, just a short 10-minute drive from the historic town of Todi, this exceptional contemporary villa represents a rare fusion of modern design and traditional craftsmanship. Built in 2016, the property enjoys a privileged panoramic position, offering sweeping views over the surrounding countryside and an atmosphere of absolute privacy and tranquility.

Perfect as a year-round residence or as a high-end rental investment, this extraordinary villa represents a unique opportunity to own a contemporary masterpiece in the heart of Umbria.

DESCRIPTION OF THE BUILDING

Conceived by artists Roberto Bernardi and Raphaella Spence, niece of the celebrated British architect Sir Basil Spence, the villa is a true architectural statement, born from a deep passion for art and design. As the first modern residence in the area, it masterfully combines local stone and wood with expansive floor-to-ceiling windows, creating a seamless dialogue between interior and exterior spaces. The result is a luminous, elegant home, perfectly suited for entertaining and for enjoying unforgettable moments with family and friends.

The villa (442 m² – 4,756 ft², 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms) is arranged over two levels. The ground floor hosts a generous living area, ideal for relaxation, along with three spacious en-suite bedrooms, each with direct access to the porch and garden. A laundry room completes this level. The upper floor, reached via a refined wooden and iron staircase that enhances the verticality of the spaces, features a stylish lounge, dining area and open-plan kitchen. The master suite, also on this floor, boasts a private bathroom and a panoramic terrace with breathtaking views over the Umbrian landscape.

An independent studio (158 m² – 1,700 ft²) designed as an extension of the main villa and currently not connected, offers additional versatile space. A semi-basement, yet to be completed, provides further potential for accessory rooms.

The property is equipped with underfloor heating and cooling throughout, ensuring optimal comfort in every season.

Perched on a hill near Arezzo, with breathtaking views of the entire Valdichiana and Lake Trasimeno, an 11th-century medieval castle for renovation for sale. The building (3,000 m² – 32,280 ft²) is built around a charming central courtyard with a well and comprises three main levels plus the tower, which has an additional floor (for a total of 46 rooms). The building is currently only partially renovated, and a portion on the ground floor is occasionally used as living quarters. The rest of the building has undergone some consolidation and restoration works in the past years, but these have not been completed.

The castle has large halls with very high ceilings, a stately appearance and with most of the finishes still intact. The floors of some sections were entirely dismantled during the work, and the terracotta tiles are all preserved for future repositioning. The ceilings feature typical wooden beams on the upper floors and beautiful brick vaults on the lower levels.

Two ruined buildings (about 500 m² – 5,380 ft²) could be restored together with the castle to create an independent guest house or common spaces for ceremonies and events.

The property is enhanced by an elegant 8,000-m² English-style park that rests on the castle wall and offers unparalleled views of the Valdichiana. This open space is perfect for ceremonies and weddings and could easily accommodate a swimming pool. Access is via a quaint tree-lined driveway that climbs up the hill from the public road.

To the rear of the building then lies a large olive grove (about 2.3 hectares) and a large forest (11.4 ha) that could be used as a source of income by cutting wood.

On the Chianti Classico hills, a short distance from San Casciano in Val di Pesa and Florence, an 41.9-hectare estate with vineyards (24.8 ha), olive grove (6.1 ha) and manorial villa. The property focuses on the production of grapes (with the possibility of creating a wine cellar in the buildings to be restored) and olive oil, but one could also focus on developing the estate for tourism and accommodation purposes by restoring the manorial villa and its annexes.

The services are all available in the village where the villa is located (100 m, also on foot) and from the property it is possible to reach the most famous art cities of Tuscany in little more than an hour (Florence, San Gimignano, Monteriggioni, Siena, Pisa, Montalcino...).

In the hills on the border between Umbria and Lazio, on the banks of the Tiber River, 150.8-hectare estate with Agriturismo for sale. The property includes numerous buildings (over 2,600 m²): the restored buildings are used to accommodate guests, but there are also three large villas in need of renovation that could greatly increase the farm's profitability. At the production level, the estate counts on an olive grove (1,000 trees) and 78 ha of arable land.

Basic services are available in the nearby village (3km; 5’), just past the Tiber River, where there is also a convenient train station that makes it possible to reach Rome in about an hour. The border location is very convenient as it ensures a quick connection also to many art centers of Central Italy (Montepulciano, Amelia, Città della Pieve, Bolsena, Todi...).

A few minutes from the historic center of Arezzo, on the hills surrounding the city, period villa with park for sale. The manor house (597 m² – 6,424 ft², 8 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms), dating in its original layout to the 17th century, has recently undergone earthquake-resistant renovation and consolidation work, and the original project included the division into four independent apartments and the installation of an elevator. The property is currently in a rustic state, which makes it easy to change its end use (vacation home or private residence).

• Apt. A: two living rooms, dining room, kitchen, laundry room, cellar, living room, three bedrooms, three bathrooms and two laundry rooms (one on each floor);
• Apt. B: living room with kitchen, bedroom and two bathrooms;
• Apt. C: living room with kitchen, bedroom and bathroom;
• Apt. D: living room with kitchen, three bedrooms, two bathrooms and storage room.

Next to the villa is a barn (112 m² – 1,205 ft²) structured on two floors and currently consisting of four rooms plus an oven.

Next to the barn is a carport that includes a 13-kW photovoltaic system on the roof, which provides for much of the property's energy needs.

The villa is surrounded by a private garden of 7,940 m² dotted with ornamental plants and bushes and enriched by a private pond with water lilies. Outside the garden, the property includes an olive grove (about 5,000 m² with a total of 160 trees), a small vineyard (1,500 m²), and a large field (1.5 ha) currently unused but potentially suitable for planting more olive trees and/or vines.

In a panoramic position in the hills of Chianti Classico, not far from Greve in Chianti and Florence, 136.6 ha wine estate with Agriturismo for sale. The property (more than 2,300 m²) consists of several buildings that include the wine cellar, six apartments and warehouses. Pillars of the estate are the vineyards (19.7 ha) and olive grove (4,000 trees), which allow the production of wine and oil of the highest quality.

The town of Greve is about a ten-minute drive from the property and offers all basic services (bars, restaurants, pharmacy, supermarkets, banks, post office). However, the location of the estate is very convenient and allows to reach most of the art cities of Tuscany in less than an hour (Florence, Siena, Volterra, San Gimignano, Arezzo...).

Located in the unspoiled and sought-after Niccone Valley, on the border between Umbria and Tuscany and in close proximity to the famous Reschio Estate, this extraordinary panoramic property offers absolute privacy, refined luxury and an impeccable level of achievement. Set in over 18 ha of perfectly manicured grounds, a short distance from Cortona and Lake Trasimeno, the property represents a rare opportunity to purchase an Italian estate ready to live in one of the most exclusive areas of central Italy.

Originally consisting of the ruins of an old farmhouse, the property has undergone a careful and meticulous four-year renovation, desired and overseen by the current owner in collaboration with local craftsmen, stonemasons, artisans and artists.

Materials were carefully selected from salvaged warehouses, and nothing was left to chance in the creation of a timeless residence, where traditional Umbrian architecture blends with contemporary elegance of the highest standard. All buildings feature double-glazed windows and doors and underfloor heating, ensuring high levels of comfort and energy efficiency.

The estate is managed year-round by dedicated staff, ensuring impeccable maintenance in every season. The sale includes the farm machinery and most of the outdoor furniture, allowing for an easy and immediate transfer of ownership.

In an open and sunny location not far from Buonconvento, at the entrance to the Val d’Orcia, renovated luxury villa for sale. The main building is the perfect blend of historical elements and modern comforts and has no less than 7 bedrooms, as well as a beautiful living area and in-house gym. The 9,175-m² park surrounding the building is landscaped in every detail and houses a 12 × 5 m swimming pool as well as a convenient parking area.

DESCRIPTION OF THE BUILDINGS

The villa (370 m² – 3,981 ft², 7 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms) has been entirely rebuilt in recent times to adapt the building to modern times and create welcoming and bright rooms. The building is divided into two living units, the larger one for the owners and the smaller one for the janitor and/or guests.

The master apartment (305 m² – 3,282 ft²) covers a large part of the building: from the porch at the front of the house one passes to a small entrance hall connected to the private office, the service bathroom and the large central living area with an open kitchen and pergola for al fresco dining/dinners. At the back of the building one moves on to the fitness area with bathroom and the technical room (also accessible from the outside). From the living room a staircase leads to the upper floor where there is the large master bedroom with walk-in closet, en-suite bathroom and exit to the loggia, four more bedrooms (one of them with en-suite bathroom) and two bathrooms.

The janitor’s apartment (65 m² – 699 ft²) is set in a corner of the building, with a totally independent entrance, and consists of a living area with kitchen on the ground floor, two bedrooms and bathroom on the first floor.

The building is equipped with underfloor heating/cooling system, powered by geothermal energy and further assisted by double-glazed windows and insulated roof. The video surveillance system ensures maximum security.

A short distance from the villa is a large agricultural warehouse (75 m² – 807 ft²) that could easily be converted into a lovely guest annex with a loft.

In the Chianti hills, not far from Figline Valdarno and Greve, ancient medieval abbey for sale. The property needs complete renovation but lends itself very well both as a potential luxury home and as a starting point for an exclusive boutique hotel.

The abbey is spread over three levels (totaling 5,000 m² – 53,800 ft²). The property, characterized by its old and very imposing stone walls covered with climbing ivy, has several entrances, two large cloisters (one with an original well) and a large, partly covered terrace overlooking the cloister and the valley.

In the part reserved for the church are stone floors, beautiful vaults and exposed beams. In front of the apse part of the ancient altar is still visible. The rooms are spacious and fully preserve their historicity.

In the wing used as living quarters there is a fireplace and frescoed walls, two living rooms, one with exposed beams and the other with vaulted ceilings, both embellished with large ancient fireplaces; next to it is an old office space. One of the rooms features beamed ceilings and some of the decorations are still visible. The large kitchen lends itself to either becoming a private eat-in kitchen or being converted into a professional kitchen for a hospitality business.

The most striking part is the cellar, characterized by beautiful columns, vaulted ceilings and floors made of stone slabs.

In a third wing are the old stables, also with vaulted ceilings. In a fourth wing are a large office/living room with a more modern fireplace, a kitchen equipped with an ancient fireplace, a large bedroom and a library with vaulted ceilings and frescoes.

Also near the abbey are two large farmhouses (1,600 m² – 17,216 ft²), which are entirely in need of renovation but have great potential for development in the tourist sense as well.

All around the abbey and the farmhouses is a large expanse of land (about 14,000 m²) that could be transformed into a beautiful garden with an event area and pool. The remaining part of the estate (about 100.0 ha) is covered almost entirely by woods (89.1 ha) with some open glades scattered at various points of the estate (about 10.9 ha).