In the biggest cities in Italy like Rome and Milan, it’s easy to find weird and wonderful houses for sale with some crazy characteristics that might really surprise you.
Houses, apartments and penthouses with jacuzzis, spas, saunas or indoor swimming pools… incredible luxury villas with hanging gardens, home cinemas and games rooms... country houses with tennis courts, football pitches, golf courses or even helipads… this is just a small selection of the kind of beautiful and unique homes in Italy!
Have a look at our list of Italy’s most original and extravagant homes for sale and discover their secrets today.
- Cheap
- Expensive
- Small
- Big
- All provinces
- Como
- Grosseto
- Lucca
- Palermo
- Ragusa
- Roma
- Sassari
- Torino
- Venezia
- Verbano-Cusio-Ossola


Villa in località pantogia no number
Area Porto Cervo, Arzachena, Sassari41.11589.53055.500.000 €300 m24 rooms
Casale/cascina in via Regnalla
Strettoia-Capezzano-Valdicastello, Pietrasanta, Lucca43.949610.25722.900.000 €480 m215 rooms

Villa in corso Italia
Aspra - Litoranea Aspra, Bagheria, Palermo38.102813.49432.300.000 €915 m216 rooms
Villa in via Giovanni Paolo Maggini
Casalotti - Selva Candida - Valle Santa, Roma41.944312.36222.150.000 €890 m224 rooms


Villa in via Lepanto, 55
Lido - Malamocco - Pellestrina, Venezia45.409312.36911.650.000 €266 m28 rooms
A rare opportunity to own Caroline Bonaparte’s 18th-century Lucca estate
Nestled amidst the rolling hills of Lucca, in a landscape of rare and breathtaking beauty, stands one of Tuscany’s most remarkable historic estates: an 18th-century villa that once belonged to Caroline Bonaparte, sister of Napoleon and Queen of Naples. Perfectly restored and set on approximately 6 hectares of land, this extraordinary property is now available for €20,000,000, combining historical grandeur with modern luxury.
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Branded Residences: from Miami to Milan, global growth and Italy’s rising appeal
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The Edition Lake Como: a new chapter for the iconic former Hotel Britannia
After an ambitious three-year regeneration project, the transformation of the former Hotel Britannia — a historic landmark overlooking the shimmering waters of Lake Como — is now complete. What was once a traditional three-star property has been reborn as The Edition Lake Como, a sophisticated five-star destination that perfectly blends contemporary design with timeless Italian elegance.
Rare 17th-century villa for sale in the heart of Tuscany
Nestled in the rolling hills just a few kilometres from Lucca, this majestic noble residence dating back to the 1600s offers an exceptional opportunity to own a piece of Tuscan history. Surrounded by 65 hectares of land and framed by sweeping views that reach the towers of Lucca, the property embodies the perfect blend of heritage, privacy and understated luxury.
From fashion to fortune: Italy's flat tax lures international buyers to Milan
Milan is rapidly becoming one of Europe’s hottest destinations for wealthy investors and international buyers. Once known primarily as Italy’s fashion and financial capital, the city is now attracting a new wave of millionaires and entrepreneurs thanks to a favourable tax regime, quality of life, and booming real estate opportunities.
The pinnacle of Italian real estate: Italy’s ten most expensive properties
From historic castles to stunning Tuscan villas, Italy continues to captivate with its extraordinary real estate. idealista, Italy’s leading property portal renowned for technological innovation, has unveiled the ten most luxurious and expensive homes currently available on the market.