{"id":6247,"date":"2016-07-19T06:32:41","date_gmt":"2016-07-19T04:32:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/rickzullo.com\/?p=6247"},"modified":"2020-01-08T21:31:09","modified_gmt":"2020-01-08T20:31:09","slug":"buy-a-villa-in-tuscany","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rickzullo.com\/buy-a-villa-in-tuscany\/","title":{"rendered":"Who Wants to Buy a Villa in Tuscany?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Despite my best efforts to dissuade folks who want to buy a villa in Tuscany, I still get emails asking me if I know about any interesting properties for sale. At this point, some of these readers are even starting to convince me that it\u2019s an idea worth reconsidering.<\/p>\n

So I did a little research just for fun. And if you\u2019re going to indulge the fantasy, why not go big?<\/p>\n

Submitted for your daydreaming pleasure are two versions of Rural Italian Bliss. The fully restored country estate, olive groves for days, cats running amok, an overflowing wine cellar–all\u00a0the rustic luxury you can handle, with the requisite swimming pool gazing upon the undulant vineyards. Every box is checked in both cases<\/strong>. The only thing missing from this picture is the romantic expat with a passionate sense of adventure. That would be YOU! (Or me.)<\/p>\n

Whatever project you\u2019re currently dealing with at home or at work, put it aside for a moment and let\u2019s pander to our wildest dreams.<\/p>\n

In case you\u2019re wondering, yes they both are currently for sale, and I know the listing agent personally. Furthermore, for U.S. citizens, there\u2019s an added bonus<\/strong> that I\u2019ll talk about later. But let\u2019s not get ahead of ourselves just yet\u2026<\/p>\n

The Tuscan Dream, Version 1<\/h2>\n

Villa Number One is situated right in the heart of Tuscany. The Provincia di Pistoia, to be precise, close to Montecantini Terme, and less than 35 miles from everything<\/strong>. \u201cEverything\u201d in this case is Florence, Pisa, Lucca, and Viareggio (the beach).<\/p>\n

This property has two independent apartments. One of them has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, a dining room and a living room with a sofa bed. It can easily accommodate up to 8 guests.<\/p>\n

The smaller unit offers two bedrooms, one bathroom, a fully equipped kitchen, a dining room and a living room with fireplace.<\/p>\n