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_A place in the sun: Luxury Italian holiday homes for sale from €850k

With its world-class cuisine, balmy weather, breathtaking scenery and abundant culture, it's easy to see why Italy records approximately 65 million visitors per year (according to ISTAT). A recent Knight Frank poll confirmed the country's popularity among buyers, with Italy being voted the number 1 destination for those seeking a holiday home. With that in mind, why not check out our selection of magnificent Italian properties, below?
August 05, 2022

7-bedroom villa, Recco, Liguria

Guide price: €3,500,000 

This beautiful villa overlooks the Portofino promontory and enjoys private, direct access to the sea and a spacious garden with a terrace. Living space extends to approximately 460 sq m, spread over 3 levels - each of which has an independent entrance.

Further highlights include an annexe with a large roof terrace and panoramic sea views, private parking, a private jetty and incredibly stylish interior design.

15-bedroom villa, Ponte a Moriano, Lucca, Tuscany

Guide price: €2,900,000 

This breathtaking property was built in the early 1800s, on foundations originally dating back to the medieval period. The estate, of approximately 2,200 sq m, includes residential and agricultural buildings and a garden of approximately 0.7 ha. The villa itself enjoys 1,500 sq m of living space (over 3 floors) and consists of 3 large halls, 3 dining rooms, 4 kitchens, 2 study areas, 15 bedrooms and 9 bathrooms.

The annexes consist of a farmer's house (including a private chapel), generous storage areas, a lemon house, a barn, and other service buildings. 

7-bedroom villa, Lake Garda, Brescia

Asking price: €10,000,000 

Positioned on the noble shores of Desenzano del Garda, in a prestigious residential area, this property enjoys 780 sq m of living space, 0.25 ha of magnificent gardens, a library, tea room, basement and access to a private pier and beach. 

6-bedroom apartment, Genoa, Liguria

Guide price: €850,000 

A spacious and charming apartment situated on the main floor of a 17th-century building, in the heart of historical Genoa. The main floor features vast windows, a marble fireplace, impressive frescoed ceilings and inlaid wooden doors.

2-bedroom apartment, Lake Lugano, Lombardy

Guide price: €1,900,000 

Located on the lakes of northern Italy, Aria retreat & Spa offers unparalleled luxury and panoramic views.

The development offers free access to 5 swimming pools, 5 restaurants, tennis facilities, a spa, 5-star hotel service, private and direct lake access and over 200,000 square metres of forest. 

Each apartment enjoys two bedrooms with en suite bathrooms, a service bathroom in the living area, a loggia and/or private garden, a parking space and a cellar.

2-bedroom apartment, Dorsoduro, Venice

Asking price: €1,050,000 

This beautiful apartment sits on the third and top floor of an attractive building and features a large roof terrace - offering 360-degree views over the city. Measuring around 140 sq m in size, the property is composed of an elegant entrance, spacious living room, dining room, kitchen, 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

6-bedroom villa, Argegno, Lake Como

Asking price: €7,500,000 

This majestic property, dating back to the 1920s, features a 4,000 sq m garden, multiple terraces, and docks/mooring facilities.
The villa itself measures 450 sq m and is enriched by enchanting panoramic views and hanging gardens from which you can admire the lake and the mountains.

Further features of note include 5 parking spaces, 5 reception rooms, air conditioning and a swimming pool. 

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