In the heart of the Venetian lagoon lies a private island that has long been a mystery, but after years of renovation Isola Santa Caterina is now an eco-friendly luxury retreat Photos courtesy of Isola Santa Caterina Settled in the fifth century as part of a group of garden islands known as Ammiana, Santa […]
Camilla Purdon discovers the secret world of the Venetian lagoon with a culinary cruise on board one of the region’s last historic fishing vessels. Photos by Camilla Purdon unless otherwise stated I’m standing on the deck of Eolo, one of Venice’s last historic fishing boats, looking out across the limpid green waters of the […]
Sulmona, in the province of L’Aquila, Abruzzo, is chiefly famous for being the world capital of confetti, the dragée almonds given to wedding guests… Harry and Meghan had them at their wedding. So did William and Kate. And they got the idea from Charles and Diana, who ordered confetti from Sulmona for their wedding in […]
An old hay barn that has been transformed into a beautiful villa. Well maintained garden with view of the Monte Sibillini, the Marchigiani hills and the Gran Sasso in Abruzzo, and an outdoors terrace from which to enjoy the views. The infinity swimming pool measures 4x14m. On the ground floor there is the kitchen and […]
Restored stone farmhouse in a panoramic hillside location in Umbria. Original features and all the comforts of a modern home thanks to an anti-seismic restoration and thermal insulation. Surrounded by a garden for a total land area of 1.2 hectares. All the tranquility of the countryside yet not isolated. First floor: large, bright living area […]
This is a small, semi-detached house in small residence a few km from Montaldo di Mondovi. Surrounded by green, this house is part of an old hamlet that has been completely renovated. The project consists of 8 houses, shared land of 3.5 hectares with a beautiful communal swimming pool. The house has 3 floors. The […]
This lovely property is a traditional stone-built farmhouse directly outside Todi with a modern interior and a 180° panoramic view of the hills. Downstairs you’ll find a living room with fireplace, and sitting room, a modern steel kitchen with dining room, pergola for al fresco evenings, plus a large, sunny, south-facing terrace. Upstairs there are […]
This villa with pool is located in the hills of Toano in Emilia-Romagna. The villa consists of two apartments (252 and 186 sqm) each with a double garage on the ground floor. In the shared part of the villa is an indoor swimming pool, a whirlpool, Turkish bath and a sauna. The property has been […]
Tenuta Sant’Apollinare is a stately home with annexes requiring restoration, 15 minutes from the sea. The estate comprises the main villa, built on the foundations of an historic fortress, and three adjacent buildings, all requiring restoration, for a total surface area of around 2,357 sqm. The main house has two floors, plus the two impressive […]
Valentina Nicastro shares some of her favourite places to eat, stay and visit when in the gorgeous northern city of Trento. (Photos by Valentina Nicastro unless otherwise stated) What to see & do Castello del Buonconsiglio This splendid castle is the biggest and most important historic building not just in Trento but in the entire […]