Villa Romolini Immobiliare di Lusso. Villa Romolini is a luxury Italian Property

Villa Romolini immobiliare di lusso is situated in one of the most sought after areas of the Umbrian countryside. This fully restored farmhouse enjoys some of the most outstanding and unspoiled views of the Niccone Valley incorporating the 14th century castle of St Andrea di Sorbello and the recently restored San Paolo monastery on the Reschio estate.

Villa Romolini is a luxury Italian property perfectly positioned for enjoying spectacular sunsets under strategically placed shady pergolas. The building was restored four years ago offering spacious modern living amongst a wealth of original features. the ground floor contains a fitted country kitchen with double dishwashers and large cooker, cosy dining room, walk through pantry, spacious office or study, double bedroom with en-suite shower room and a second en-suite shower room conveniently located for easy access to the pool. The second floor has an elegant double sitting room of 40 square meters with high ceilings and five windows giving plenty of natural light. A typical Umbrian stone fireplace, terracotta floors and old timber beamed ceiling make this room warm and inviting. Each window frames a view worthy of an oil painting. Two double bedrooms share a family bathroom and one bedroom has access to the typical external staircase. All bedrooms, living room and dining room have a wood burning stove as an alternative to the full gas central heatingA glass door off the living room gives private access to stairs to the master suite which occupies the entire upper floor of nearly 50 square meters. Once again the abundance of windows (seven in this suite) gives the natural light that can be so hard to come by in these thick walled structures. The master bathroom has modern fixtures and fittings and gives the opportunity to absorb the outstanding view whilst bathing.A curved edged 10 x 5 heated pool is situated on a lower terrace. A second pergola for reading with sun shades for pool side relaxation. The pool equipment is located in an underground bunker which is also convenient for storing sun beds and outdoor furniture in the winter. There is an external shower, many mature trees, about 40 olives and a 13,000 litre storage tank to retain water for the house and irrigation. The annex has been re built and houses the water treatment equipment and boiler for the house. For further information go to our site www.abode.it or click on the link above.

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Cortona Italian properties

Cortona has always been seen as one the safe places to purchase Italian property. We now have an excellent selection of Cortona villas and town houses For Sale in the Cortona area. From a town house which needs total refurbishment like Casa del Corso to Villa Marina and Villa Fontana. If you're looking for the Cortona area of Tuscany now is the time to start your search. We have a great selection at 2010 prices. If we don't have what your looking for email us and we will find it for you. It's that simple.

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Casa Caldiola Morra Perugia

 Casa Caldiola Morra Perugia Casa Caldiola is a meticulously restored 355 sqm Umbrian farmhouse dating back to the 11th Century with a separate 55 sqm guesthouse, both overlooking the lush Umbrian Tevere Valley on the border with Tuscany and close to Cortona and 90 mins from Siena. Reduced from €2,950,000 to €2,450,000 

In 1997 this Umbrian farmhouse was totally restored with great care and expertise to the highest standards. The result can be appreciated in the unique blend of modern quality and comfort and original charm. Situated in the hills above the small village of Morra, with stunning far-reaching views, Casa Caldiola is approached via a white road cut through a forest of approximately 1.5 km. Both the main house and the guesthouse are surrounded by a perfectly maintained 8,000 sqm manicured formal garden. This extraordinary residence provides many noteworthy amenities including under-floor heating, a sensational 12m x 6m solar heated swimming pool with hydro massage system, a totally independent guest house with all amenities, classic arched framed windows, antique stone fireplaces, hand made terracotta floors, a stunning 9th Century stained glass window, covered private car parking and automatic front gates.

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Villetta del Vescovo Cortona Tuscany

This luxuriously finished Italian villa lies in a private, gated estate at the foot of Cortona, offering great accommodation as well as privacy and security.

It is one of four villas constructed on land owned by the nearby Villa del Vescovo ("Bishop's Villa") and the interior completion was overseen by the present owner. His profession as an antique dealer is evident in the materials used in the house, such as the seventeenth century front door and ancient stone fireplace in the living room. The ground floor is open plan, with entrance hall, living room with fireplace, dining room and well equipped kitchen. There is also a double bedroom complete with marble-walled ensuite bathroom. Both the bedroom and kitchen have double French doors opening out onto the covered terrace at the back of the house. The first floor is effectively one large bedroom suite with four-poster bed and fireplace, large mezzanine gallery presently used as an office, walk-in wardrobe and a fantastic bathroom. The bathroom contains Jacuzzi, large walk-in shower, double sinks set below thick marble and wall to wall mirrors which have a great effect. The basement floor contains a separate suite with large living room and fireplace, double bedroom and attractive bathroom. From this suite there is access to the garage and other store rooms that could potentially be converted to further accommodation.

The south facing side of the house has a large covered terrace with two dining tables, overlooking a large paved terrace; all of which is ideal for summer dining and entertaining. In all there are 1,500m2 of beautifully tended gardens surrounding the house. There is a swimming pool set just off to one side of the garden, which is owned communally by the four villas, but which to all intents and purposes feels like part of this house. A beautifully appointed villa in an exclusive residential estate, enjoying country views but also very close proximity to shops, bars and the beautiful town of Cortona.

Snowing in Umbria and Tuscany

My wife and son left on Friday to have their settimana bianca (White week) which is a week of skiing that most Italians take each year. There is not an official holiday, like half term in the UK but it takes place normally in the first three months of the year or until the snow melts. Believing this to be an ideal opportunity for a little bit of R and R with the boys I arranged our Friday night rendezvous. On the way home I called for the kick off time only to be informed that it was snowing. That seemed strange as I work in Perugia which is only 50km from my house and it wasn't snowing not even raining. As I approached the motorway exit I suddenly found a wall of snow. It was like someone had cut the weather with a knife. One side fine the other a bizzard. After only 1km I quickly realised that it would be impossible for me to get up my drive. Driving home became a nightmare. I finally managed to get as close as I could before abandoning the car and making my way by foot. Finally arriving at home I was in no mood to walk down again and brave the elements so unfortunately my Friday night boys night out ended with a cup of hot chocolate and a hot water bottle. The picture shows my abode the following morning. A white out that lasted until Monday morning. I'm sure the missus had something to do with it...

Italian farmhouse restoration close to Chianti

Striano is a luxury Tuscan villa renovated and designed to a very high standard. A classic and sophisticated Italian Villa perfect for large family groups and superbly positioned. Spacious and airy, the property has a total of 6 lovely bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms in Travertino marble. The master suite has wooden floors throughout and wonderful views over the valley and the garden. Off the master bedroom is a single room with bed, which can be used as a dressing room or another single bedroom. In the master ensuite bathroom there are twin Travertine hand basins, large gilded mirrors and frescos, a separate Travertine shower cubicle and a large claw foot bath.

The ground floor 3 enormous living rooms with huge Tuscan style open fireplaces, first floor sitting room and large balcony. There is a large central dining room with and AGA stove as the centerpiece against one wall. From the dining room you walk through to the luxuriously fitted kitchen. Also from the dining room you can access an independent ground floor bedroom suite with bathroom and its own French door for access to the outside.

Striano has its own private large infinity designed swimming pool with views down the valley. There is a lower sunbath pool into which flows water from the upper pool. The pool is 12m x 8m with a 12m x 2m sunbath pool. Also in the pool area is an outdoor kitchen and gas barbecue grill. The gardens are beautifully landscaped and designed to the highest quality: with an Italian themed garden (with a maze of box hedges, statues and pots), cypress trees, olive trees, vines, pergolas, pretty English rose garden and lots of lush lawns, all fully irrigated.

Palazzo Mondrian Lugnano Umbria

Palazzo Mondrian is a spacious very well laid out and luxury Italian villa. It's furnished in a contemporary style maintaining all the original features, beams and stone floors. This charming property has even its own private chapel decorated with frescoes from 1800s.

Palazzo Mondrian is located at the end of the very quiet, rural hamlet of Lugnano but completely private and secluded. The house has its own independent entrance courtyard to ensure maximum privacy for guests. Palazzo Mondrian consists of three floors with an internal stone staircase of great interest. The property is surrounded by a private woodlands boasting 6HA, with a private swimming pool (7.5m by 4m) located in the grounds, there are sun loungers and a large patio adjacent. The garden ensures much space for sports, (some equipment is provided) such as table tennis, bocce, badminton for clients use. From the garden you can admire a beautiful view of the surrounding areas and the lush Tiber Valley.
The palazzo is situated on the Tuscan Umbrian border, very well positioned for visiting the most beautiful sites of Umbria and Tuscany, for example- Gubbio, Perugia, Assisi, Sansepolcro, Cortona, Siena. The market towns of Città di Castello, Umbertide and historic Montone are all within about 20 minutes away from Palazzo Mondrian. In addition to the considerable and stunning settings, courtesy of the geographical position, the property has an extraordinarily spacious feelings.
This spacious very laid out and luxury villa, is also equipped for babies, cot, baby chair, downstairs bathroom are all available.

Ground floor
Chapel, lounge area, breakfast room, kitchen, disabled bathroom with walking shower with direct access for wheelchair, toilet room, laundry room.

First floor
Middle hall leading to 2 double bedrooms each with ensuite large bathrooms with shower and bath tub. One of the first floor bedrooms is best described as the second master bedroom, large floor space, double large wardrobe, and bathroom with a central standing modern coral bath tub.

Second floor
1 master bedroom with ensuite bathroom designed by Philippe Stark with shower and central standing bath tub, 1 double bedroom with sitting area and ensuite bathroom with walking shower and bath tub, 1 double bedroom with ensuite bathroom with bath tub and over head shower.

Villa Raggio Ascoli Piceno Marche

This elegant villa was built in the nineteenth century in the centre of a big estate, and was the residence of a rich local family. The building is South-facing and enjoys a great view over the countryside, the historic centre of Ascoli Piceno and the hills all around.

The property is only a few minutes far from Ascoli Piceno and it is accessible via a well The property is only a few minutes far from Ascoli Piceno and it is accessible via a well maintained tarmac road and then through a beautiful tree-lined drive which is the axis of the magnificent Italian garden. The house is set out on four levels.Ground floor: a large corridor with vaulted ceiling leads into the huge living room at the bottom and, at the sides, the kitchens, cellars, storage rooms. Second floor: four bedrooms, each of them with en-suite bathroom and wardrobe. Third floor (attic): further four large bedrooms, all with ensuite bathrooms. The villa is in very good condition, it has excellent finishings such as fitted carpets, parquet, French wallpaper and valuable fabrics, painted ceilings, double-glass windows. It probably needs new bathrooms since the present ones are a bit old, and revision of the internal systems (plumbing, electrics etc). Externally the house looks very elegant and austere; the garden is very well maintained and enriched with large panoramic terraces and a small private chapel. tarmac road and then through a beautiful tree-lined drive which is the axis of the magnificent Italian garden. The house is set out on four levels.Ground floor: a large corridor with vaulted ceiling leads into the huge living room at the bottom and, at the sides, the kitchens, cellars, storage rooms. Second floor: four bedrooms, each of them with en-suite bathroom and wardrobe. Third floor (attic): further four large bedrooms, all with ensuite bathrooms. The villa is in very good condition, it has excellent finishings such as fitted carpets, parquet, French wallpaper and valuable fabrics, painted ceilings, double-glass windows. It probably needs new bathrooms since the present ones are a bit old, and revision of the internal systems (plumbing, electrics etc). Externally the house looks very elegant and austere; the garden is very well maintained and enriched with large panoramic terraces and a small private chapel.

Villa Benedetti Ascoli Piceno Marche

If I had the money I would be buying this Italian property. To find an Italian property in this condition is almost unheard of. If like me you went through your teenage years in the seventies you will either hate or love this property. I'm the latter and could easily see myself next to the bar in my Laura Ashley smoking jacket and a dry martini in my hand.

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The house is located within an old estate dating back to the nineteenth century and, despite its unusual style and features, it fits perfectly the place, as masterfully planned by the artist Mariano Benedetti. The villa is built on two floors. Ground floor: huge and bright living room with large panoramic windows, super technological kitchen, space bathrooms, winter garden and an internal swimming pool (very deep, with divingboard and tartan coating). A metal and glass staircase (or alternatively a lift) leads to the upper floor: six bedrooms, all with ensuite bathrooms and wardrobe + a large balcony with great view. In the basement: boiler rooms, laundry, storage rooms. On the ground floor a futuristic corridor leads to a second spiral staircase into the discotheque set within a UFO-shaped outbuilding. The unique style of this property makes it a cult object and a collection piece for those who love art and architecture.

New Italian property in Cortona

This stunning Palazzo within walking distance of Cortona is a very rare new property instruction. Cortona is regarded as one of the most beautiful cities in Tuscany if not the whole of Italy. Once a year Cortona hosts the The Tuscan Sun Festival. A major event attracting the rich and famous. Cortona is well worth exploring firstly for its outstanding beauty and secondly for a great selection of Italian Restaurants.

Villa Marina is an unique property which is rarely available. To view the full details click here.

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Casa Caldiola

Casa Caldiola has been reduced from 2.95m to 2.45m euros. This fabulous property in the green heart of Umbria on the border with Tuscany it now excellent value for money. Be quick at this price we are sure of a quick sale.

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In 1997 this Umbrian farmhouse was totally restored with great care and expertise to the highest standards. The result can be appreciated in the unique blend of modern quality and comfort and original charm. Situated in the hills above the small village of Morra, with stunning far-reaching views, Casa Caldiola is approached via a white road cut through a forest of approximately 1.5 km. Both the main house and the guesthouse are surrounded by a perfectly maintained 8,000 sqm manicured formal garden. This extraordinary residence provides many noteworthy amenities including under-floor heating, a sensational 12m x 6m solar heated swimming pool with hydro massage system, a totally independent guest house with all amenities, classic arched framed windows, antique stone fireplaces, hand made terracotta floors, a stunning 9th Century stained glass window, covered private car parking and automatic front gates.

Il Pozzale di Badicorte

Not a multi-millionaire but want to purchase a dream Italian abode for your holiday destination then Il Pozzale might just fit the bill.

Il Pozzale di Badicorte is a very special residence complex sitting on a hillock and surrounded by the low rolling fields of the Chiana valley. There are three buildings on the complex.

The main farmhouse has been sympathetically restored into 4 stylish apartments, each with a very different flavour yet all with an eye for retaining original features and for not compromising on interior spaces. The apartments are as follows:-

Siena - 116m2, ground floor, 3 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, dining room and living room with stone fireplace.
Castiglion Fiorentino - 125m2, ground floor, 2 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen/dining room and large living room separated by an old brick arch.
Monte San Savino - 131m2, first and second floor, 3 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen and open plan living room/dining room. Access via external stairs.
Cortona - 137m2, first floor, 3 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen/dining room and living room with fireplace.

The secondary farmhouse has been constructed from scratch, using all traditional materials and is split into 2 two-storey apartments:

Roma - 130m2. Kitchen, living room and dining room on the ground floor, 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms on the first floor.
Firenze - 130m2. Same layout as Roma as a mirror image.

There is a one storey cottage adjacent to the main farmhouse building which is an attractive and independent residence of 50m2 with double bedroom, bathroom and open plan kitchen, dining and living room.

Each apartment has its own private garden as well as accesds to the communal grounds and the large, shared swimming pool. Each apartment will come with 2 parking spaces. The complex is a stone's throw from the town of Marciano della Chiana and therefore the A1 motorway exit at Monte San Savino. A very attractive area with rolling countryside and pretty villages, but also with exceptional transport links all over Tuscany.

Villa Cala delle Pergola

Looking for property in Puglia this new instruction is just the ticket.

“Villa Cala della Pergola” comprises 2 completely separate apartments. The main apartment measures 300 m2 and consists of a front and back section divided by a hallway. The front section contains an enormous living room with fireplace that runs the entire width of the house. There is also a living room and library with fireplace, in addition to 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, a large eat-in kitchen and a 2nd kitchen. The upper apartment measures 120 m2 and consists of a large living area with fireplace and open kitchen. There are 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and a walled-in terrace on the sea side. The terrace on the mountain side measures 135 m2.

The villa lies at the end of a cul-de-sac and is surrounded by exquisite terraced gardens that includes olive, almond, orange, tangerine, lemon and fig trees. There is also a large pond with fish. The gardens also include a collection of trees, bushes and plants that do not normally thrive by the sea and which give the gardens a certain grandeur. The villa has 7 terraces with a total of 450 m2 of outdoor space. Several of the terraces are roofed. There are also 3 built-in barbecues. The gardens are equipped with a fully automatic watering system. There are two storage rooms and a spacious parking area that accommodates numerous cars and/or boats. The path leading to the water is well built and has some stairs. Various seating areas have been constructed for enjoying the magnificent views and observing wildlife.