This charming home set amid sprawling gardens is all about escaping the hustle and bustle of the city and spending endless days outdoors with your loved ones. Surrounded by lawns, fragrant flowers, pine trees and maples, the private grounds give you space to breathe. You can sweat out in the open-air fitness area, cool off in the pool or play a game of table tennis under the sun. Inside, the home is a mix of traditional and modern, with a warm, home from home feel that makes it easy to settle in straight away. Cool tiled floors, exposed brick walls and grand fireplaces define the sociable living space, while the bedrooms are all comfortably furnished. Across three floors, a few surprises include a study, a loft sitting room and a basement living area with access out to a terrace. In the evenings, fire up the barbecue and pour a few glasses of local red. If you can tear yourself away, a five-minute drive will take you to a spa centre where you can enjoy relaxing treatments and fine dining, while both Monza and Milan are within a forty-five minute drive.

Home truths:
*The pool is open from the last Saturday of April until the first Saturday of October – it’s too shallow for a proper swim, but it's perfect for splashing around
*You will need a car to get around – there's plenty of parking on the premises
*Pets are allowed on request only, depending on the number of animals, size and breed
*There is A/C in the ground floor and first floor bedrooms, and in the mezzanine
*City taxes are not included in the price of the stay and will be collected in person upon check-in