Living in Italy, just a few steps from the beach and in an authentic Italian house with loads of history? Easy! We have just the house for you.
It’s an exclusive beachfront luxury villa for sale on the Riviera Apuana, just 3 miles from the centre of Forte dei Marmi. Overlooking the beautiful beaches and stunning sea of Tuscany, which are a mere 20 metres away, this elegant villa of 1,250 m2 (13,500 sq ft) is built on a huge plot of land of about 10,000 m2 (100,000 sq ft), facing the coast.
The villa, built in 1923, was completely renovated in 2008 but maintains the original architectural style with the Genoese floors and ceilings with frescoes, combined with all the mod cons and creature comforts. It even has a swimming pool and tennis court.
On the 330 m2, or 3,500 sq ft, mezzanine level of this luxury property for sale, you will find an elegant lobby with a magnificent, white marble staircase, a double living room, the dining room with its antique fireplace and the large, homely kitchen.
On the first floor, located around the large central foyer and illuminated from above by a massive skylight, is the sleeping area, which includes six double bedrooms with five bathrooms, which can be used as elegant suites. The master bedroom comes with a romantic private loggia, a large study and a beautiful rooftop terrace overlooking the sea.
The top floor is home to two other double suites with their own bathrooms, a living room, plus a single bedroom and en suite bathroom.
Finally, there is a basement in the villa of about 60 square metres, or 645 square feet. Here, you will find all the technical equipment for the system, which includes a heating and cooling system, an electrical system with domotics, an alarm system with video surveillance, lighting systems and external irrigation, a motorised system to cover the chlorine/ozone pool and even an artesian aquifer.
The best thing about the property is the park, giving you the opportunity to live surrounded by trees, light and fresh air, but that also provide lots of privacy. You can spend your days on the terrace, enjoying your free time and the beauty of nature.
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