Rachael Martin took a road trip from Milan to Arezzo to discover the secrets of this Etruscan town and experience its famous antiques market Photos by Rachael Martin unless otherwise stated We were planning our regular Easter break with the kids and we had all agreed that this year we would be going to […]
Fleur Kinson explores the towns and landscapes of Tuscany, and discovers a surprising and captivating diversity for prospective home-buyers… Photos by Getty Images Tuscany remains the most popular of Italian regions and is loved by tourists and would-be property buyers for many reasons, not least because of its beautiful countryside and cities laden with Renaissance […]
Adored for its stunning landscapes and historic cities stuffed with fine art, Tuscany is a dream-region for many would-be buyers in Italy, says Fleur Kinson… Photos by Getty Images If you asked a non-Italian to list as many of Italy’s 20 official regions as they could, however short their list was, it would almost […]
Stunning 3-bedroom apartment in the heart of Palaia, a vibrant village in the province of Pisa. Situated on the first floor of former Palazzo Cecchi Serragli, this fine property comprises a large open-plan living room with eat-in kitchen and great views, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en-suite with jacuzzi bath tub), storage, and detached private […]
This 3-bedroom house with swimming pool, sun terraces and views over the surrounding hills is located in the hamlet of Castelletto, 3km from Fivizzano, 17km from Aulla, 20 minutes from the ski resort of Cerreto, 40 minutes from the sea, and just over 1 hour from Pisa airport. The property provides accommodation over two floors […]
Stunning 5-bedroom farmhouse divided into two apartments, with its own large swimming pool and beautiful panoramic views, less than 1km from the centre of Castelfalfi and its renowned golf course, in the comune of Montaione, about 45 minutes from Pisa airport, and 1 hour from Florence. The property, which has been completely renovated to a […]
This is a beautiful and elegant property in an historic building with many charming features such as frescoed ceilings, columns and arches, and original doors. The entrance is into a fitted kitchen/dining area, with doors to a living room; there are 2 bedrooms and a bathroom on this level. Upstairs is another flat with a […]
Amanda Robinson shares her pick of the best places to eat and stay in Florence – plus a few special spots to visit on your next trip to this Renaissance treasure… Photos by Amanda Robinson & Lungarno Collection What to see & do Piazza del Duomo The complex of Santa Maria del Fiore is the […]
This 17th-century villa has been restored with the highest quality materials and conserving all the antique aspects. Perfect position attached to picturesque town centre, in a green area among other prestigious buildings. The property is composed of three spacious apartments, internally connected by a separate staircase but also with their own independent accesses. There is […]
Tuscany’s Alta Maremma – once a malaria-infested swamp – has become a mecca for hedonists the world over. Anna Blomefield finds out why… Photos by Anna Blomefield unless otherwise stated I’m leafing back through my wine-tasting notes. “Perfumed, black fruits, baked, liquorice. Great length… amazing!” The page is stained with purple drips. I remember this […]