Famous people's houses

John Grisham has bought a historic villa in Cortona, putting a familiar overseas-buyer dream back in the spotlight: an Italian country home with plenty of history, a manageable lifestyle and enough modern comfort for year-round use.The news comes as interest in country houses and villas in Tuscany a

Sophia Loren's villa is up for sale and will officially be on the market from September 2026, rekindling the interest of enthusiasts of history, luxury real estate, and Italian film culture.

Although he was born in Florence, a significant part of Flavio Cobolli’s life — fresh from the 2026 Roland Garros final — has unfolded somewhere quite different, far from major sports hubs and global tennis centres.So, where does Flavio Cobolli live?

Matteo Arnaldi is widely regarded as one of the most promising talents in Italian tennis. In 2026, he’s competing for the top spots at the French Open at Roland Garros in Paris, alongside fellow Italians such as Flavio Cobolli and Matteo Berrettini.

There’s been plenty of chatter over the past couple of years about Harry Styles quietly buying a house in a tiny Italian hill town with just 11 inhabitants.

Valentino Garavani, who passed away recently, was more than a designer — he was the “Emperor of Fashion,” a creator of beauty and elegance whose influence spanned the globe.

Just 50 kilometres from Florence and close to Empoli, Vinci is a charming Tuscan village famous for being the birthplace of Leonardo da Vinci.

Jannik Sinner and San Candido are two names now inextricably linked in the history of Italian tennis. The talented athlete, fresh from winning Wimbledon and with four Grand Slam titles to his name, hails from this village in the Puster Valley, having been born here on 16 August 2001.

Jannik Sinner is a name now known well beyond the tennis world. As the current ATP world number one and Wimbledon champion, his achievements have brought him global fame. Despite representing Italy with pride on the international stage, the champion doesn’t live in his home country.

In Maranello, red isn’t just the colour of the legendary Ferrari — it’s also the shade of casa.it, the property portal for buying and renting homes owned by idealista. And who better to prove it than one of Ferrari’s brightest stars?

When it comes to Italian tennis, Jasmine Paolini has become one of the most recognised and admired players.

"Villa Roc Fleuri" – better known as James Bond’s villa in Nice, France – is back on the market five years after it was last listed, and this time it comes with a substantial price cut.

Elected during the Conclave on 8 May, the new Pontiff has taken the name Pope Leo XIV. Born Robert Francis Prevost, the American cardinal becomes the first North American to take the papal throne.

Kyle Walker, the well-known English defender, has recently moved to Milan to join AC Milan, leaving Manchester City after eight successful years.

Italy's 'Case a 1 euro' projects have taken the world by storm, and have even attracted the attention of foreign buyers and celebrities.

Prefabricated homes are often associated with being cheap and not necessarily great quality, but modern prefab homes come in all shapes, sizes and prices.

Italy is a gorgeous land with a romantic language and unbeatable food, so it’s not surprising that so many people want to live, work and retire there.