Stately style is combined with regal sophistication in this aristocratic residence

Italy’s Versilia Riviera is a beautiful stretch of Tyrrhenian coastline that runs from Liguria almost to Pisa in northern Tuscany. It offers more than 20 kilometres of beaches perfect for sun bathing and swimming, plus nature parks, pine woods, natural lakes and splendid countryside. It is close to Tuscany’s most important art cities including Florence, Lucca, Pisa, Siena, San Gimignano and Volterra.

The luxury palace offers a rare opportunity to acquire an extraordinary property in Viareggio. Commanding one of the most prestigious locations in the area, this elegant mansion is designed for fine living and gracious entertaining.

Built in the Liberty style, Italy’s take on the early 1900s Art Nouveau movement, the property oozes extravagance and sophistication. It boasts 850m² of impressive living space over four floors, with a private lift. Spacious entertainment areas include living room, dining room, billiard room, family room, six bedrooms, wine cellar and an 80m² courtyard. The interiors are exquisitely appointed with cornices, mural paintings and marble.

Elegant and refined, Viareggio is one of Versilia’s famed seaside communities, known for its sand beaches, Belle Epoque promenade and Carnevale. Often called the ‘Pearl of the Tyrrhenian Sea’, Viareggio is graced by exquisite buildings in the Liberty style that line its streets and boulevards.

Viareggio was one of the first seaside resorts in Europe and remains enormously popular with Italians and visitors alike. The town is also known for its shipyards that produce some of the world’s most elegant yachts, including Perini and Azimut Benetti. Quality services and advanced technology make the Viareggio marina one of the most sought-after in the Mediterranean, attracting “yachties” from around the world.

Here, you can live in luxury, style and splendour.

Price: €9.5 million.

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Grand elegance and exquisite artistry combine in this magnificent home

The truly one-of-a-kind property boasts exquisite and splendid architecture, superior attention to detail and the finest quality materials and finishes throughout. Filled with rich and opulent architectural detailing and supreme style, the residence exudes all the qualities associated with luxury properties.

Created with elegance and gracious taste, this villa is, without doubt, a stunning, highly refined, luxurious residence of significant proportions, offering 930m² of lavishly appointed interiors. The villa contains a unique collection of antiques, as well as numerous marble statues.

Designed for luxury family living and grand entertaining, the residence is comprised of ten bedrooms, three kitchens and five reception rooms, one that boasts over 100m² of space. The grandiose villa enjoys several beautiful terraces, adding a further 500m² of living and entertaining space. The extravagant property comes with two guest apartments on the ground floor.

Boasting a commanding panoramic view over Tuscany’s gorgeous Apuan-Versilian coastline, the villa sits on a private plot of 3,800m2, complete with gardens and a lovely heated swimming pool.

Located in a private and tranquil area, the villa is close to the medieval town of Massa, in the foothills of the Apuan. It is just four kilometres from the Tuscan beaches and ten kilometres from the famous Versilia seaside resort. The Tuscan cities of Pisa, Florence, Pistoia and Lucca are all close by, while the spectacular Tuscan countryside and mountains are nearby.

Prepare for gracious living of unsurpassed grandeur.

Price: €7 million.

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Elegant wine estate and manor house steeped in history and breathtaking natural beauty

The ancient wine region of Chianti, between the gorgeous Tuscan art cities of Florence and Siena, is universally acclaimed for its classic wines and scenic beauty. Few areas can offer such a beautiful and rich panorama as Chianti; walled, medieval hilltop towns dot a spectacular landscape of gentle hills, old cypress trees and olive groves. Not forgetting the miles and miles of vineyards that each season colour the landscape in different hues.

Luxury and sophistication define this extraordinary wine estate and manor house offering. Occupying a privileged location in north Chianti, this historic wine estate enjoys both close proximity to Florence, and a panoramic countryside location. Wrapped in jaw-droppingly scenic grounds, the estate home boasts stunning views of the lovely rolling hills of Tuscany.

The elegant vineyard estate, surrounded by 13 hectares of land, is comprised of a farmhouse, two agricultural buildings and a garden with swimming pool.

The property has been exquisitely restored and refurbished, and offers the perfect blend of timeless elegance and fine living under the Tuscan sun. Features such as a tower, inner courtyard, and an array of natural materials including stone, wood and Cotto tiles, give the property its unique character.

The main residence, with 560m² of living area, features classic architecture, gracious living spaces and an abundance of old world charm. There are six bedrooms, several lounges and sitting rooms, dining rooms, an office and conservatory.

Located in an area of incomparable beauty and sensational views, the impressive grounds are peaceful and picture perfect. It’s a setting for the most discerning bon vivant who will experience the distinct and prestigious opportunity to be a part of something so unique, so amazing, so extraordinary.

The property is available with or without the vines and cellar.

Price: €3.75 million.

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A distinguished and impressive historic manor house with Chianti Classico vines

Considered to be one of the most stunning regions in the world, Tuscany combines art, culture, architecture, and natural beauty in a seamless tapestry. Tuscany is also home to some of the finest Italian wines in existence, including the famous Chianti wines and the breathtakingly beautiful Chianti wine region.

Perfect for wine enthusiasts, lovers of La Dolce Vita, and for those who seek exclusivity, prestige and distinctive living, this manor house offers everything you can wish for – and more.

Divinely located in the heart of the Chianti Classico area – half way between Florence and Siena, two of Tuscany’s most historic cities – this magnificent estate is easily accessible yet wonderfully private. The commanding estate sits majestically on 11 hectares of land, complete with Chianti Classico vines, olive groves, rich orchards, fields and manicured gardens. The singular site provides a privileged setting with views over the breathtaking Tuscan countryside and the vineyards of Chianti.

Incomparable elegance, old world character and premier-quality craftsmanship fill the prestigious 840m² home. The elegant interior of the house is exquisitely appointed with
six bedrooms as well as two luxurious reception rooms.

The exclusive vineyard property is joined on the estate by a guest house, offering an enchanting living room with fireplace, kitchen-dining room, two bedrooms and a studio. There are also two 1-bedroom apartments that can be used as staff or guest quarters. There is a fully-equipped wine cellar, consisting of a production room, ageing hall, show room and tasting room.

Fabulous for entertaining and serene living, the architecturally exquisite mansion offers an extraordinary combination of classic design and historic appeal. The oldest part of the main house dates back to the 13th-century, and the property has retained many original features such as terracotta floor tiles, vaulted ceilings and open fireplaces.

From the grand design to the historical features, this gracious estate evokes a feeling of refinement, indulgence, elegance and wealth.

Price upon request.

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Privacy and elegant architecture amid Tuscany’s natural beauty

Tuscany’s beauty and graceful elegance have long captured the hearts of visitors searching for the perfect destination. With countless walled medieval towns, glorious vineyards, secular olive trees, rolling hills and fields of poppies and sunflowers, Tuscany is an ideal location for gracious living.

Located just east of the ancient Town of Lucca, this elegant historic villa offers unparalleled setting, privacy and prestige. Lucca is rich in history, art and music tradition, a perfect base for exploring all the best that Tuscany can offer. It is near the coast of Versilia, the City of Forte dei Marmi, the mountains, the Renaissance cities of Florence and Siena, medieval villages and Chianti vineyards.

Boasting an expansive 670m² of living space, the exquisite villa is comprised of six bedrooms, a double living room with antique fireplace, elegant dining room and a large, characteristic Tuscan kitchen. There is an immaculately kept garden of 2,000m² with a pool.

This villa is a home of beauty, tranquillity and charm, a perfect place for the gathering of family and friends, where days are timeless and memorable.

Price: €5 million.

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Magnificent Tuscan farmhouse with spectacular views over Lucca

Imagine looking out from your Tuscan farmhouse over the rolling countryside, a place dotted with medieval villages and ancient parish churches, regal cypress trees and acres of olive gardens. This is a breathtaking setting, overlooking Lucca and not far from the City of Pisa. This is a place where property buyers are attracted by historic homes to escape to the finest in Italian living.

The lure of Tuscan living shows no signs of abatement. And it is here, in the midst of some of Italy’s most stunning scenery, where you will find this historic property, a beautifully restored farmhouse dating to the 15th century and maintaining many of the original architectural features. Cotto floor tiles, chestnut beams and original fireplaces beckon you inside.

Made of local stone, the main villa features five bedrooms, a large open-plan living area with fireplace, dining room, fully equipped kitchen, TV room and utility room. Next to the farmhouse is a partially restored barn, where a visionary owner may want to add two more floors of living space.

The villa sits amidst 8,000m2 of magnificently landscaped gardens on five hectares of Tuscan countryside, with your own 900 olive trees that produce 1,000 kilos of extra virgin olive oil annually.

Here is your chance to own a piece of Italian history.

Price: €6 million.

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