Historical villa with famous pedigree Pisa Tuscany for sale

A few kilometres from the centre of Pisa is located “Villa Medicea L’Ammiraglio”, a vast property of 20,000 sq. metres on two floors, with very large cellars and two symmetrical square turrets which rise on the front of the property.

The villa was built in the late 1500‘s by Giulio de’ Medici, First Admiral of the Medicea fleet and a member of the Order of the Knights of San Stefano, son of Alessandro and great grandson of Lorenzo the Magnificent,

The ground floor is accessible via a few steps in serena stone from the main facade and enters a large living room with four rooms on the right mirrored by four rooms on the left.

Access to the upper floor is by means of two L-shaped staircases that rise from the entrance hall onto a vaulted landing from which one reaches, through a large antique wooden door, framed by exposed brickwork, the large upper living room with four rooms on the right again mirrored by four rooms on the left.

Attractive features include windows decorated with pilasters of typical Florentine style framed by serena stone; medieval-style large wooden doors; brick and stone stairs.

At the rear of this floor there are two large terraces overlooking the hills of Pisa. The property sits on 8,000 sq. metres of land.

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Typical country house Casciano Terme Tuscany for sale

Near Casciano Terme, a pretty town between the hills of Pisa renowned as a famous health resort, in a dominant position, we find the “Casale Del Colle”, a typical country house built in the 19th century, made of stone and brick masonry. The building, recently renovated, preserves the original architectural features.

On the ground floor, accessed by a number of entrances, we find a large hall, a living room with a stunning view over the surrounding hills, the kitchen, dining room and the bathroom.

The upstairs floor, reached either by the internal staircase or an external one, contains four bedrooms, a study and a bathroom. A spiral staircase leads to the turret. The property is in a good condition.

The grounds extend to 4,000 sq. metres.

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Unique villa with pool Arizzano Lake Maggiore for sale

A characteristic and unique villa, built in 1848 and located in the historical village of Arizzano. The property is situated in a stunning position with a panoramic view over Lake Maggiore and the surrounding mountains, and includes a swimming pool and park of approximately 2,000 sq. metres.

The property comprises a spacious living room with fireplace, dining room with fireplace, kitchen and internal staircase to the first floor.

On the second floor, two bedrooms with bathroom, on the third floor two further bedrooms with bathroom, two cellars in the basement.

Separate annex, garage, gazebo, barbecue area, path in the well planted park. The swimming pool was built in 1982, the roofs were replaced in 1993, the bathrooms were remodelled in 1998, the exterior of the annex and the exterior fittings were repainted in 2000. In 2001 the heating system for the natural gas heating was installed.

The property has an old world charm, beautiful and unique.

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Restored villa and grounds Stresa Lake Maggiore for sale

A characterful and beautifully restored villa that belonged to the designer Gianfranco Ferrè. Situated overlooking the shores of Lake Maggiore and the Gulf of Borromeo, a few kilometres from the centre of Stresa, and surrounded by 10,000 sq.metres of land.

The property is now completely renovated and comprises the main castle on three levels above ground, a symmetrical plan with two circular corner turrets and a central square tower, located on a slope overlooking the lake.

The total area of the castle measures 480 sq. metres. It consists of the basement utility rooms and two cellars. On the ground floor there is a spacious entrance with a central staircase, kitchen, dining room, large living room with fireplace, bathroom and small elevator shaft.

On the 1st floor there are 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, on the 2nd floor there is a bedroom of 20 sq. metres and the attic of 100 sq. metres.

The 3rd and 4th floors are located in the turrets and are made up of single rooms.

There is a detached annex which could be used as a caretakers property or for guest accommodation comprising 120 sq. metres built on 2 levels and made up of the ground floor with a kitchen, living room and a storage room with entrance from outside, on the 1st floor 2 main bedrooms, a double room and bathroom, a spacious attic room.

The grounds include a country house of 100 sq. metres and two private beaches of 260 sq. metres.

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Charming historic villa Stresa Lake Maggiore for sale

Located in the centre of Stresa, a town known as "The Pearl of Lake Maggiore", stands this charming old villa built in the late 19th century in late medieval style. The villa is surrounded is by a well kept garden of 2,000 sq. metres with a swimming pool.

The property consists of a large entrance hall with staircase, spacious living room with fireplace, large dining room facing a pretty bow window, a dining room, kitchen, veranda and a bathroom.

On the 1st floor there is a wide lobby with corridor, 4 large bedrooms with 3 appurtenant bathrooms.

On the 2nd floor, 3 bedrooms with 3 bathrooms, a gallery and access to the magnificent lookout turret on the top floor.

On the lower ground floor is a large family room with fresco paintings, a large banquet hall facing a service kitchen, lobby, laundry room, fitness room with sauna and service.

Special architectural features include a central marble staircase, stained glass windows decorated with art deco designs, marble fireplace, original furnishings, bow windows, lookout tower with view of the lake and the town.

The property is in its original, perfectly preserved condition.

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lake front villa Maccagno Lake Maggiore for sale

Villa on the lake of approx 400 sq. metres with 1,250 sq. metres of grounds, a boat mooring, boat house and garage.

The villa requires restoration.

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Luxury penthouse apartment Baveno Lake Maggiore for sale

This luxury penthouse apartment is located in a building of only eight units, not far from the center of Baveno and the lakeside promenade, in a quiet residential area.

The property is on two floors, on the third and top floor of the building, with a beautiful lake view. There is also a garage and cellar on the ground floor.

The property comprises an entrance hall, kitchen with serving hatch, a slightly raised dining area, living room with fireplace, double bedroom, single bedroom, bathroom and three terraces with panoramic views. The building has a lift, and a garden. The apartment is centrally heated.

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