House of the week in the countryside of Tuscany
House of the week in the countryside of Tuscany

The Villa Bellosguardo, set like a precious jewel in the Florentine hills, lies in a perfect position in the ancient village of Lastra a Signa, a place richly steeped in culture, tradition and hospitality. If you want to live in the lap of luxury in the Italian countryside and have a spare 4 million euro burning a hole in your pocket, this is the property for you.

The wonder of this place deeply inspired famous tenor Enrico Caruso, who lived there back in 1906. The villa, which is now part of the historical heritage of the village, is up for sale and has been given a modern renovation to boot.

Each floor of the house is connected by a lift
Each floor of the house is connected by a lift

It has four storeys and to make the house easily usable, and an elevator has been installed to connect each floor, making the property ideal even for those with reduced mobility. The 4 beautiful bedrooms with private bathrooms and walk-in closets on the top floors overlook the pretty Italian garden, composed of a surprising variety of plants. There are 32 different varieties of roses, which are a delight for the senses when they’re in full bloom in the springtime.

On the lower floors, the kitchen, dining room and living room are all centred around a majestic, open space, giving a feeling of freedom and movement in the house. In the lower part of the villa is an extra living area, perfect for sharing unforgettable moments together with your family and loved ones.

There is a large swimming pool, ideal for the hot summer months, and a hectare of land with an abundance of olive trees as well as a covered garage area with room for 5 cars. All in all, this is a stunning home where history meets modern comfort and is an unmissable deal for the discerning buyer.

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The house has lots of land with space for relaxing
The house has lots of land with space for relaxing
The villa has stunning views of the Tuscan hills
The villa has stunning views of the Tuscan hills
The ancient property has been fully modernised and furnished
The ancient property has been fully modernised and furnished
View from the pool at night
View from the pool at night