CASTELLO CARDUCCI

Nestled on seven hectares of grounds, Castello Carducci is a stunning villa just a short distance from the sea. After a dip in the outdoor semi-Olympic pool, visitors may unwind in the shade of the gazebo. Spanish architect Julio Lafuente produced the designer interiors, which are meticulously designed down to the last detail. Castello Carducci, with its prime position and spacious, magnificent garden, can host up to 23 guests in 11 bedrooms (9 double bedrooms, 1 twin room, and 1 triple room).

The historied home of a noble family, Castello Carducci is surrounded by lush vegetation. Together with the interiors of the castle, the watchtower, private chapel, and outer walls—all of which date to the tenth century—have been painstakingly renovated to provide an exclusive haven for a refined and restful vacation in Tuscany. Castello Carducci's exquisite architecture and design make it the ideal location for events that will never be forgotten. This exquisite property has the ambiance of a classic Tuscan castle with a private outside space.

This stunning house is surrounded by a tasteful garden and features a semi-Olympic-sized swimming pool as well as a sizable paved poolside area complete with sun loungers for guests to relax in. The poolside area provides a serene ambiance, making it the perfect place to soak up the sun and relish carefree times. Additionally, the outdoor space has a magnificent pergola with a lounge area and a sizable terrace that are ideal for al fresco eating beneath the pergola's shade.

Adjacent to the castle are the tennis court, yoga pavilion, marble-lined swimming pool with a covered sunbathing area, and the castle's own medieval church. The home is manned entirely. A cook is on staff and may provide guests with real home-style Italian meals. Summer dining is frequently alfresco, barbecue-style, with terraces lit by hundreds of candles and the best Italian pizza and bread baked in a wood-burning pizza oven. Meals during the day can also be enjoyed with a picnic at the seaside hut or beneath the tent by the pool.

The family's coat of arms, meticulously restored medieval stonework, and an apparently floating stone stairway are all on show at the grand entryway. Moving farther inside the home, the main drawing room boasts enormous timber beams and stunning views of the surrounding island of Elba, the countryside, and the sea. A study, a sitting room, and a library with a selection of excellent books and art publications are also located on the main floor. There is a separate breakfast area, kitchen, and playground downstairs, as well as a dining room with a large circular table that can accommodate up to eighteen people.

A creative fusion of priceless antiques and modern pieces completes the décor. Warm, muted color schemes in the bedrooms create a cozy, welcoming ambiance for visitors. Eleven bedrooms on the property—nine double bedrooms, one twin room, and one triple room—can accommodate up to twenty-three people. The best linens and large, locally marbled baths can be found in all eleven bedrooms, each of which has an en suite bathroom.