Discover Four Exquisite Italian Homes

With its graceful buildings, cobblestoned streets, and
showstoppers like the Florence’sPalazzo Vecchio,Rome’sColosseum,
andPiedmont’s Lake Maggiore,Italy isa feast for the eyes.Few parts
of the world can claim so rich a store of art, architecture, music,
and cuisine,or such a range of natural beauties.
FromItaly
Sotheby’sInternational Realty, ourFeatured Affiliate
of the Month, behold four Italian dwellings unlike anything you
have dreamt of before.

Extraordinary Apartment on the Lungarno | Florence,
Italy

The property, on the first floor of a historic building, is
located in one of the most exclusive areas of the historical center
of Florence.

The apartment can be accessed by two entrances: the first one,
crossing the inner cloister of the building through a monumental
nineteenth-century staircase; the second one, more private, through
the adjacent building. The rooms of the apartment are arranged in
horseshoe shape around the three sides of the cloister. During the
recent renovation, some beautiful frescoes, painted at the end of
the 17th century, were brought back to life in the central hall
with a five-span ceiling.

In the rooms adjoining the hall, a 16th century decorated wooden
coffered ceiling has been brought to life. Its floral decorations
are from the late 18th century.

The property consists of a large living room, two bedrooms with
bathroom and wardrobe, two living rooms with sofa beds and
bathroom, a kitchen, a dining room with kitchenette and a
closet.

The apartment, very bright and quiet, is equipped with the
latest technology; it is furnished in a classic contemporary manner
and can be considered in its uniqueness one of the most beautiful
houses currently available in the city.

Magnificent Apartment of Great Representation | Milan,
Italy

Magnificent large apartment in old
building overlooking the gardens. At the entrance, you immediately
perceive the light, the space and the sophistication, that
characterize it. The large entrance hall with fireplace leads to
the living room and the dining room; marble and parquet floors
decorate the building. The sleeping area is composed by a huge
master bedroom with fireplace, walk-in closet and en-suite
bathroom; there are other two large bedrooms with bathrooms. The
kitchen is connected to the service area and has its own entrance.
Finally, there are 4 m-high-ceilings with large windows, 4
balconies, cellar, loft and 2 garages – one is outside. This
apartment is a mix of charm, luxury and good taste.

Early 20th Century Villa with Centuries-Old Park and Lake
View| Lake Maggiore, Italy

Villa dating from the first years of 1900, surrounded by a
beautiful park full of camellias, azaleas and flowering plants,
characterized by privacy, comfort and relaxation. The property is
located on the hills above the city of Verbania-Intra, facing South
West with a wonderful view of Lake Maggiore. The Park, with its
walkways made of small pebbles, lets you admire the beauty of the
roses climbing up on the terrace of the faade of the Villa and of
the amphorae and the camellias along the path towards the pool and
the relaxation area. It consists of an outdoor kitchen with dining
area and services, and overhanging solarium to enjoy the garden in
all its breadth and the view of the Lake in the summer. In the
garden there is also an outbuilding that has been converted into a
loft reminding to a farmstead with chimney and services, and a
second guest house with two apartments that can host a keeper
year-round, the garage and the convenient area to access the
property from the main road. The architectural details, perfectly
maintained, internally and externally, show the work of restoration
of the building: they maintain continuity with the recently
restored and recovered areas of the House. From the colours to the
chosen materials, that recall and repeat themselves in the rooms,
bathrooms and bedrooms, fireplaces, wood floors and marble in the
bathrooms, they all give the villa its most important feature:
keeping the idea of a historic villa on the Lake Maggiore. The
entrance leads to the light and spacious living rooms with access
to the flowering terrace, dining room with kitchen, studio and
double stairwell, one for the staff and the other one for reaching
the upper floor, where there is the sleeping area, with two master
bedrooms, each with walk-in closet and private bathroom and other
two double bedrooms with bathroom. On the attic floor there is a
second sleeping area with three bedrooms and a bathroom, service
area with laundry, and a large terrace with a beautiful view of the
Lake. The lower floor of the Villa, with direct access to the
garden and porch, consists of a large kitchen with pantry and
dining room, billiard room, studio and Spa wellness area.

Panoramic Penthouse with a View| Rome,
Italy

Prestigious building with Concierge, wonderful penthouse with
100 sqm terrace fixed with the unique view. The property has been
completely renovated and is composed by a large living room with
four large windows and to the upper floor there is an additional
living room or TV room leads to the wonderful panoramic terrace
that is completely immersed in the greenery of small trees and
plants which relates to the living room a beautiful fully equipped
kitchen, a master bedroom, two bathrooms suite, you can create the
third room. The property has a large garage for two cars.

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