<strong>Villa Ardore:</strong> Stephen Lewis and Christian Scali purchased this historic farmhouse in Italy and turned it into a luxury villa that showcases its beautiful setting in the Tuscan countryside.
Villa Ardore: Stephen Lewis and Christian Scali purchased this historic farmhouse in Italy and turned it into a luxury villa that showcases its beautiful setting in the Tuscan countryside.
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<strong>Traditional charm:</strong> The couple was careful to keep the property's rustic feel while adding luxurious finishes and locally made products.
Traditional charm: The couple was careful to keep the property's rustic feel while adding luxurious finishes and locally made products.
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<strong>Flavors of Italy: </strong>An eat-in kitchen invites guests to take advantage of the region's delicious ingredients.
Flavors of Italy: An eat-in kitchen invites guests to take advantage of the region's delicious ingredients.
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<strong>Indoor dining: </strong>The villa has several dining spaces.
Indoor dining: The villa has several dining spaces.
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<strong>Aperitivo, please:</strong> A four-seat bar stands ready for a pre-meal beverage.
Aperitivo, please: A four-seat bar stands ready for a pre-meal beverage.
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<strong>Sleeping quarters: </strong>The property sleeps up to 18 guests.
Sleeping quarters: The property sleeps up to 18 guests.
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<strong>Room with a view: </strong>The spectacular views drew the couple to the farmhouse.
Room with a view: The spectacular views drew the couple to the farmhouse.
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<strong>Beautiful bath: </strong>A neutral palette showcases the building's rustic roots.
Beautiful bath: A neutral palette showcases the building's rustic roots.
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<strong>Relaxation on site: </strong> A former barn was transformed into a private spa with a 10-person whirlpool, lounging beds, dry sauna and Turkish steam bath.
Relaxation on site: A former barn was transformed into a private spa with a 10-person whirlpool, lounging beds, dry sauna and Turkish steam bath.
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<strong>Open-air dining:</strong> Letting the outdoors in is part of the draw in Tuscany.
Open-air dining: Letting the outdoors in is part of the draw in Tuscany.
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<strong>Lounging poolside: </strong>Villa Ardore also has an outdoor pool.
Lounging poolside: Villa Ardore also has an outdoor pool.
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<strong>A dream come true: </strong>Stephen Lewis, left, and Christian Scali opened their villa to guests this summer. Eventually, they plan to retire in Italy.
A dream come true: Stephen Lewis, left, and Christian Scali opened their villa to guests this summer. Eventually, they plan to retire in Italy.
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<strong>Tuscan countryside: </strong>The setting speaks for itself.
Tuscan countryside: The setting speaks for itself.
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