Luxury Villa Rental in the Tuscan Hills Near Florence, Italy
Set in the heart of Chianti Classico, this Tuscan villa rental sleeps up to 10 in 5 ensuite bedrooms and has limited availability remaining this summer from August 19th.
Set in the heart of Chianti Classico, this Tuscan villa has been restored into an elegant country retreat, featuring a gourmet kitchen and a large living room with exposed stone walls and a large fireplace.
The villa rental is primed for entertaining with amenities like a cigar room, a lounge with billiards, table football and a kitchenette, as well as an outdoor veranda for dining alfresco set near the infinity pool.
An ideal escape for those looking for a fully-catered experience with 5-star service available in the privacy of your own Tuscan retreat.
This villa rental is surrounded by and adjacent to a Championship 27 hole golf course and is located in close proximity to Florence, Siena, and Arezzo.
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19th Century Castle in Montreal, Canada Inspired by Loire Valley Chateaux
Bois-de-la-Roche is located in the affluent Senneville Historic District, a lush enclave where some of Montreal’s most prominent politicians, bankers, and merchants built their estates at the turn of the 20th century.
Inspired by the great chateaux of the Loire Valley, this iconic residence is located in the affluent Senneville Historic District, a lush enclave where some of Montreal’s most prominent politicians, bankers, and merchants built their estates at the turn of the 20th century.
Surrounded by parkland and accessible via a private tree-lined road, the castle is set on the western tip of the Island of Montreal, on a peninsula called Pointe Forget for its original owner, Senator Louis-Joseph Forget.
Bois-de-la-Roche was built in 1899 by the renowned Canadian architect Edward Maxwell, set on 20 acres of grounds design by American landscape designer Frederick Law Olmsted, both part of select group of eminent Montréal architects, landscape architects and urban planners who collaborated on the great estates in the area.
There are 9 bedrooms and several formal rooms with fine period detail across the 18,427 square foot castle, spread across 3 levels and a basement.
The timeless residence offers panoramic lake views and a truly private setting on the tip of a peninsula in the Lake of Two Mountains, a roughly 40-minute drive from downtown Montreal.
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Provencal Villa with Olive Groves and AOC Luberon Vineyards
Located in Oppede on the northside of Luberon, the turnkey property is set in over 9 acres of grounds with a 200-tree olive grove and over 6 acres of AOC Luberon vineyards.
Located in Oppede on the northside of Luberon, the French property for sale benefits from stunning views of Mont Ventoux and Luberon and is set in over 9 acres of grounds with a 200-tree olive grove and over 6 acres of AOC Luberon vineyards.
The stone mas (farmhouse) has been fully renovated using authentic materials and presents as a charming, turnkey property in Provence.
The Provencal property offers 4574 sq ft of bright, modern living spaces featuring stone accent walls and beamed ceilings which add a Provencal charm.
The main 3-bedroom villa has an open plan dining / living room overlooking the garden, 2 kitchens, and amenities like a sauna and wine cellar, as well as environmentally friendly geothermal heating.
Just steps away from the main villa, the annex offers 2 additional bedroom suites on the ground floor, with a lounge on the 1st floor. The panoramic terrace overlooks the swimming pool, and offers stunning views of the Luberon massif and the village of Oppede le Vieux.
Surrounded by landscaped grounds, the Provencal property has a lovely interior courtyard garden with automatic lighting and watering and another interior garden with a summer lounge, featuring a 32’x 32’ swimming pool, shower, WC, and an outdoor kitchen. Another dining room here can be repurposed into a fitness area.
Tucked away in the countryside and offering total privacy, the French property for sale is ideally located in Luberon, Provence, close to the famous villages of Gordes, Menerbes, and Bonnieux.
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Book The Luxury Villa Rental From ‘The White Lotus’ in Sicily, Italy
Tourism is booming in southern Italy, and they’re calling it ‘The White Lotus Effect’, referring to the impact the hit series’ dreamy film locations have had on tourism in Sicily in 2023.
Tourism is booming in southern Italy, and they’re calling it ‘The White Lotus Effect’, referring to the impact the hit series’ dreamy film locations have had on tourism in Sicily in 2023.
While the Amalfi Coast, Tuscany and northern Italy have always been top destinations on the European travel circuit, Sicily had remained largely undiscovered compared to the buzzier spots in Italy— until the second season of the ‘The White Lotus’ debuted earlier in 2023, that is.
In the show, Daphne and Harper end up staying at this dreamy villa on a girl’s trip to Noto, a renowned Baroque city in southeastern Sicily.
In reality, Villa Tasca is located near the island’s capital city Palermo, about a 4 hours drive away from Val di Noto.
Villa Tasca sleeps up to 8 guests in 4 opulent ensuite bedrooms, each with a lounge or sitting room, and comes with a full-service staff for the duration of your stay.
The late 1800s Romanesque-style villa is set within a 20 acre park which dates back to the 1500s, featuring lush lawns and gardens with a greenhouse, as well as a swimming pool, all set in the middle of citrus groves.
Inside the villa, accessed by a fabulous double staircase entrance, the interiors are just as decadent off screen as on, featuring trompe-l’oeil frescoes on the ceilings and walls, Murano chandeliers, and ornate furnishings throughout.
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Country Estate Near One of France’s Most Beautiful Villages
Set in the heart of Provence, just 2 miles from Lourmarin, this country estate spans 59 acres with the option to purchase an addition 741 acres.
This vast country estate is located in the heart of Provence, France and offers lovely views over the famous village of Lourmarin.
The main stone house offers 6458 sq ft of contemporary living spaces with 7 bedrooms, an indoor swimming pool with fitness room and sauna, and a wine cellar.
There are several sporting facilities and relaxation areas on the extensive grounds, including an outdoor swimming pool, tennis court, badminton court, and several annexes and outbuildings.
The 59 acre estate comes with a helipad and several large garages, and there is an option to purchase or rent an additional 741 acres of land.
An incredible opportunity to own an exceptional country estate in Provence, just 3.5km from the famous village of Lourmarin and 35km from Aix-en-Provence.
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Historic Estate Set in the Hills of Modena in Italy’s Motor Valley
If Tuscany has Chianti, then Emilia-Romagna has the Motor Valley, where speed was born and the great Italian automobile factories (Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati, etc.) were founded, and became famous the world over.
The Italian property for sale includes a main 5-bedroom, 4-bath villa offering 4628 sq ft of living space across 4 levels, and a restored 2-bedroom farmhouse.
The 18th century residence is set on 6.24 acres of landscaped grounds with a swimming pool and a century-old cypress allee leading towards the church of San Lorenzo.
The estate is located in the hills of Modena, just 5 minutes from the Ferrari factory in Maranello.
If Tuscany has Chianti, then Emilia-Romagna has the Motor Valley, where speed was born.
Modena is the capital of Italy’s “Motor Valley”, a region in Emilia-Romagna where the great Italian automobile factories (Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati, etc.) were founded and became famous the world over.
And if visiting famous car museums or racing supercars on the area’s renowned race tracks isn’t your thing, this region in northern Italy is also known for its medieval and Renaissance cities and art, and gastronomy, from Ragù alla Bolognese to Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.
While in good general condition, the property can be restored into a boutique hotel or luxury vacation rental in the heart of Motor Valley, Italy.
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Timeless Estate Home to Prohibition Bootleggers, Vanderbilts, and Rockstars
The Lindens was built in 1910 for Max Fleischmann, heir to the Fleischmann's Yeast fortune. One of the largest opponents of the Prohibition, the renowned bootlegger is said to have inspired F. Scott Fitzgerald’s Gatsby character.
Just 25 miles from Manhattan, The Lindens offers a timeless appeal, set in 5.8 acres of grounds overlooking Manhasset Bay on Long Island Sound with 187 feet of sandy beachfront.
The New York estate comes with a swimming pool, cabana, tennis court, and a 3-bedroom cottage above the 4-car garage.
The 13 bed, 8.5 bath home offers 9800 sq ft of living space featuring lovely period details throughout.
Located in Sands Point, NY, The Lindens, also known as the Julius Fleischmann estate, was built in 1910, designed by American architect Augustus N. Allen with a sprawling stable complex designed by James W. O'Connor.
It was built for Max Fleischmann, who sold it to his brother, Julius. Their sister, Bettie Fleischmann Holmes, lived nearby at 'The Chimneys' estate.
They were the children of Charles Fleischmann, president of Fleischmann's Yeast, which at the turn of the 20th century was the world’s largest producer of yeast and second largest producer of vinegar.
The alcohol byproduct of yeast production was used to create gin, which made up a large part of their income.
The Fleischmann heirs were some of the largest opponents of the Prohibition and continued to make alcohol illegally, as well as setting up a speakeasy at The Chimneys.
The famous bootleggers used their large fortune to deal with the various charges against them, and it’s said that F. Scott Fitzgerald drew inspiration for Gatsby’s character from Max Fleischmann.
After Julius’ death in 1925, a large portion of the estate was sold off and became the Sands Point Golf Club.
In 1938 the estate was purchased by Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt, Jr. for his first wife, Manuela. It was an ideal property, located next door to the estate of his brother George, and his mother’s Cedar Knoll, although Vanderbilt eventually sold his estate in 1945, the same year his brother sold his neighbouring estate.
After the Vanderbilts, the elusive owner preferred to lease the property in the 1970s and 80s to rock icons like Edgar Winter and later the former Rolling Stones guitarist, Mick Taylor.
Sources:
Mark Meredith, Linden Hill, HouseHistree, https://househistree.com/houses/the-lindens
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Luxurious Tuscan Villa in the Heart of Chianti, Italy
This exceptional Tuscan villa is nestled in a 8.4 acre estate set in the Chianti hills of Tuscany, less than a mile from the charming medieval hamlet of Montefioralle and 18 miles from Florence.
This exceptional Tuscan villa is nestled in a 8.4 acre estate set in the Chianti hills of Tuscany, less than a mile from the charming medieval hamlet of Montefioralle and 18 miles from Florence.
Approached via a classic cypress allee to the gate, the Italian villa for sale offers incredible views over the Tuscan valley and vineyards from its elegant position, set in over 6 acres of terraced grounds.
The main Tuscan villa offers 17,222 sq ft of elegant living spaces with 10 bedrooms of accommodation and the property has been beautiful preserved, featuring magnificent period details such as the grand, columned entrance, terracotta tile floors, a magnificent covered loggia, and large French windows which open out to the surrounding terraces and gardens.
The Tuscan estate comes with a consecrated chapel, and formal gardens and meadows, 2 swimming pools (1 with an independent pool house), and comes with olive groves.
Staff quarters are accessible both from the garden and from the ground floor of the villa, and the Italian property includes a 3-bedroom guest house with external entrance, and another 4-bedroom guest house converted from the former wine cellar, also featuring a private entrance and its own swimming pool.
With its strategic positioning in the heart of Chianti and its elegant accommodations, this Tuscan property presents as a turnkey opportunity for the right buyer to experience ‘la dolce vita’ in Italy, and offers plenty of potential for rental income generation in one of the most lucrative markets for boutique tourism in Europe.
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Historic House in the Cotswolds Built on the Site of an Ancient Roman Villa
The Old Priory is a stunning Grade I listed Cotswold manor set 85 acres of grounds and gardens, and features a spectacular Roman-style infinity pool with one of the most beautiful pool houses we’ve ever seen..
This property is under offer after coming to market for £7,850,000, listed with Savills and Bluebook Agency.
The Old Priory is a stunning Grade I listed Cotswold manor set 85 acres of grounds and gardens, including a Victorian spring-fed water garden, orchards, a kitchen garden, formal garden and formal lawns and flower beds.
The grounds also contain an acre-sized lake with a floating duck house, extensive woodland, and a tennis court. A spectacular Roman-style infinity pool has one of the most beautiful pool houses we’ve ever seen.
The current country house dates back to 1580, with extensive alteration in the 19th century. The former priory dating to the 12th century was built onto the site of an earlier Norman manor house, and both the priory and churchyard were the site of one of the largest Roman villas in England, dating from AD325.
The remains of the villa are no longer visible about ground, however some Roman bricks can be seen in the old church, as well as stone Roman culverts in the walls around the Old Priory grounds.
Beautifully restored by the current owners, the 5-bedroom, 5-bath country house offers 9550 sq ft of elegant living spaces, featuring an entrance hall with vaulted ceilings, several reception rooms, and a modern family kitchen as well as a catering kitchen.
The master suite is tucked away in its own wing and features a secret tower room nearby.
The English estate comes with a 3-bedroom guest house (Stable Cottage), stables for horses, and garages, and is set at the edge of the south Cotswold village of North Woodchester, located between the popular market towns of Nailsworth and Stroud.
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750-Acre Irish Estate Selling For the First Time in Centuries
The sale of Barne Estate presents a once-in-several-lifetimes opportunity to purchase an award-winning, 751-acre estate in the Emerald Isles with some of the most fertile land in Ireland, alongside its 17th century, chateau-style manor house.
On the market for the first time in centuries, the sale of Barne Estate presents a once-in-several-lifetimes opportunity to purchase an award-winning, 751-acre estate in the Emerald Isles with some of the most fertile land in Ireland.
The recipient of many awards, including ‘Grain Supplier of the Year’, the lands at Barne Estate are suitable for any farming purpose, featuring 3 fields in excess of 75 acres and 13 fields in excess of 30 acres. In addition to the tillage farm, which is accompanied by traditional and modern farm buildings, the estate comes with extensive woodland with sporting potential.
At the heart of scenic Barne Estate is the 17th century chateau-style house, offering 17,000 sq ft of fine living spaces across 4 levels with 12 bedrooms.
The manor house comes with a tennis court and is surrounded by formal gardens and parkland, including a nature reserve and trout lake.
A rare gem on the Irish real estate market, Barne Estate is located near Clonmel, County Tipperary, about an hour’s drive from both Cork and Limerick, and 2 hours from Dublin.
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