Our favourite properties for sale in Italy with a view

Lakeside retreat in a storybook Tuscan village

Set beside the still waters of Isola Santa Lake, this rare find offers a peaceful escape in one of Tuscany’s most atmospheric hamlets. The semi detached house spans three levels with stone stairs and spacious rooms ready for updating, while a separate two storey barn adds extra potential. Outside, a private courtyard and garden open onto beautiful lake views and woodland paths.

Price: €85,000
Location: Careggine, Lucca
Special features: Separate barn, private garden, stone interiors, rare lakeside setting
Close to: Isola Santa village, Apuan Alps trails, local restaurant and deli, 40 minutes to the Versilia coast

Rustic Tuscan retreat in a medieval hilltop village

Mountain hideaway with panoramic terraces in Lunigiana

Set in the peaceful hamlet of Montale, this stone house offers wide open views, sunny outdoor spaces and direct access to walking paths and the Taverone stream. Inside, you’ll find a traditional layout with a living room, kitchen opening to a panoramic terrace, two bedrooms, and a veranda with floor to ceiling windows. The lower level includes rustic cellars that could become a wine room or studio. The large terraced garden has ancient chestnut trees and space to add a pool.

Price: €90,000
Location: Comano, Massa and Carrara
Special features: Stone house with renovation project, panoramic terrace, cellars, large terraced garden with pool potential
Close to: Taverone river, Montale’s restaurant, Comano and Tavernelle, Aulla station, 40 minutes to Versilia beaches or ski slopes

Mountain-view hideaway in a historic Tuscan fortress village

Set in the hilltop village of Trassilico, this spacious rustic home offers sweeping views of the Apuan Alps from its panoramic garden terrace. Inside, you’ll find traditional details throughout, including wooden beams, terracotta floors, fireplaces and a classic Tuscan kitchen that opens onto a balcony. With four bedrooms, multiple living spaces and a vaulted tavern room leading directly to the garden. 

Price: €165,000
Location: Gallicano, Lucca
Special features: Panoramic garden terrace, pizza oven and pergola, rustic beams and fireplaces, four bedrooms
Close to: Garfagnana trails, Barga, Gallicano, Lucca (50 minutes)

Spacious hillside villa with room for everyone

Set in a peaceful village high in the Tuscan hills, this generous three-storey villa offers sweeping views, sunny outdoor spaces and a warm, welcoming layout for large families or hosting guests. The ground floor opens into a bright living room with a fireplace and portico, plus a family kitchen and laundry bathroom. Upstairs you’ll find four double bedrooms and balconies, while the top floor adds two more bedrooms and a terrace reached by a spiral staircase. 

Price: €290,000
Location: Filattiera, Massa and Carrara
Special features: Six bedrooms, portico, balconies and terrace, large cellar, garage, land with pool potential
Close to: Pontremoli, Villafranca in Lunigiana, Apuan Alps trails, La Spezia and the coast (under an hour)

Sea-view serenity above the Riviera dei Fiori

Set in the sought after Residence Du Parc, this bright first-floor apartment offers peaceful coastal living with panoramic views over the bay. The sunny living room opens onto a sea-facing terrace, while the separate kitchen has its own balcony. A spacious double bedroom and glass-enclosed bathroom complete the layout, all in great condition and ready to enjoy. This is an elegant lock-up-and-leave home moments from Ospedaletti’s cafés, beaches and seafront cycle path.

Price: €300,000
Location: Ospedaletti, Imperia
Special features: Sea-facing terrace, separate kitchen with balcony, garage, pool, concierge, landscaped grounds
Close to: Sanremo, Bordighera, the coastal cycle path, Riviera beaches

Restored hillside home with sweeping Garfagnana views

In the peaceful hamlet of Verni, this beautifully renovated three-storey village house captures everything people love about the Garfagnana. The upper living spaces open onto a panoramic balcony overlooking the green hills, while the basement level leads directly out to a two-tier terrace garden perfect for outdoor dining. Inside, you’ll find three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a bright sitting room, a second lounge with a fireplace, and a spacious Tuscan kitchen on the garden level. Original features like exposed beams, vintage marble-chip floors and stone staircases give it an authentic rustic feel, all just minutes from Gallicano.

Price: €369,000
Location: Verni, Gallicano, Lucca
Special features: Panoramic balcony, garden terrace on two levels, restored rustic details
Close to: Gallicano, the Apuan Alps, walking trails, and classic Garfagnana villages

Tuscan farmhouse living with a private garden and countryside views

Set within a restored stone farmhouse between San Gimignano and Volterra, this lovely three bedroom home offers classic Tuscan living with modern comfort. The ground floor opens onto a large private garden with a pergola, perfect for long lunches in the shade, while inside you’ll find a cosy dining room with fireplace, a sitting room with garden access and a ground floor bedroom. Upstairs are two more bedrooms and a second bathroom. 

Price: €375,000
Location: Montaione, Florence
Special features: Private 350 m² garden, pergola, shared panoramic pool, furnished
Close to: San Gimignano, Volterra, Gambassi Terme, Castelfalfi Golf Course, Pisa and Florence airports

Sea-view serenity on the Ligurian Riviera

Set in a peaceful hillside residence with a pool and tennis court, this freshly renovated two bedroom apartment offers bright interiors, modern comfort and sweeping views across the Mediterranean. The open plan living space flows onto a wraparound terrace perfect for outdoor dining, while both bedrooms feature their own private balconies. Just moments from services, the coast and the French border, it’s a superb spot for sunshine living.

Price: €395,000
Location: Ospedaletti, Imperia
Special features: Wraparound sea-view terrace, private balconies, recent renovation, pool and tennis court
Close to: Sanremo, Bordighera, the French Riviera, beaches, cycle paths, motorway access

Mountain-view villa with pool in a peaceful Tuscan setting

This bright four bedroom, four bathroom villa offers generous living spaces, a beautiful wraparound garden and wide open views of the Apuan Alps. The ground floor features a large living room with a fireplace and porch access, a separate kitchen opening to a patio, and handy utility spaces. Upstairs, two double bedrooms open onto a panoramic terrace, accompanied by two further bedrooms and three bathrooms. With an in ground pool, a spacious garage and a fenced plot.

Price: €395,000
Location: Coreglia Antelminelli, Lucca
Special features: Panoramic terrace, pool with solarium, fenced garden, garage
Close to: Coreglia Antelminelli village amenities, Barga, Castelnuovo di Garfagnana, walking trails in the Apuan Alps

Tranquil Umbrian farmhouse with pool and panoramic countryside views

Relaxed country living meets easy convenience in this beautifully maintained farmhouse just outside Castiglione del Lago. The bright ground floor layout includes a welcoming living area, kitchen, two bedrooms and two bathrooms, while upstairs a third en suite bedroom opens onto a panoramic balcony overlooking the rolling Umbrian landscape. 

Price: €545,000
Location: Castiglione del Lago, Umbria
Special features: Panoramic balcony, newly renovated pool, outbuilding, large plot
Close to: Castiglione del Lago, Lake Trasimeno, Cortona, Montepulciano

Wine-country farmhouse with agriturismo, vineyard and panoramic Tuscan views

Set in the rolling hills just outside Scansano, this character-filled property offers a rare chance to own a working farm and agriturismo in the heart of Morellino wine country. The main farmhouse features two ground-floor en suite bedrooms opening onto the garden, plus a first-floor apartment with two bedrooms, a bathroom, a living area with kitchenette and a panoramic terrace. A charming 35 m² dépendance provides an additional ensuite bedroom, perfect for guests.

Price: €630,000
Location: Scansano, Tuscany
Special features: Working agriturismo, vineyard and olive groves, pool, restaurant building
Close to: Scansano village, Morellino wine routes, Grosseto, the Maremma countryside

Sea-view Sardinian escape with pool and terraces in Costa Paradiso

Set above the turquoise waters of Costa Paradiso, this detached villa offers widescreen sea views and the kind of outdoor living that makes Sardinia magical. Inside are five air-conditioned bedrooms, bright living spaces framed by large windows and three bathrooms across two levels. Outside, two panoramic terraces, a private pool and a peaceful garden create the perfect setting for slow mornings and long alfresco evenings. With beaches, rocky coves and Costa Paradiso’s amenities just minutes away, it’s an ideal year-round home or investment.

Price: €740,000
Location: Trinità d’Agultu e Vignola, Sardinia
Special features: Panoramic terraces, private pool, sea views, 3 parking spaces
Close to: Costa Paradiso, Li Cossi, Cala Sarraina, Marinedda, Castelsardo, Santa Teresa di Gallura

Lake Maggiore panorama from your own private estate

Perched above Verbania in Monterosso, this villa offers jaw-dropping views over Lake Maggiore and the Val Grande National Park. Set within six hectares of woodland and terraces, the home features bright living spaces, a greenhouse-style dining room, four bedrooms and a spacious taverna on the lower level. Energy-efficient systems, solar panels and a triple garage add comfort and practicality.

Historic Lake Maggiore estate with grand park and pool

Set above Oggebbio with sweeping views of Lake Maggiore, this stately villa sits within a century-old park filled with camellias, azaleas and towering trees. The home spans multiple levels with elegant living spaces, a master suite with lake-view balcony, and generous guest accommodation. A hidden pool with its own stone cottage, plus a gym, sauna, cinema room and billiard room on the lower level, make it a true private retreat.