With its unfettered Tyrrhenian Sea views, manicured gardens and close proximity to the seaside, this homespun villa is a place for slowing down and switching off. Inside, it’s rustic and charming – expect timber beams, terracotta floors, retro pine wood and cosy bedrooms with patterned bedspreads that ensure a peaceful night’s sleep. When you’re not relaxing on the curved sofa or pottering about in the fully-equipped kitchen, you’ll be out on the terrace, reclining on a lounger before setting the table ready for a barbecue lunch.

Spend afternoons strolling along Capalbio Beach, a ten-minute drive away, or nip over to Orbetello, a unique town in the eponymous lagoon, to spot rare birds at the Nature Reserve. Just before sundown, take the forty-minute car ride into Grosseto for a wander along the city walls and a well-deserved bite to eat in a fine dining restaurant.

Home truths:
*Private parking for one car or two small cars is available on the premises
*The single beds in the third bedroom can be joined together to make a double upon request
*Please note, due to the villa’s architecture, there are no window blinds or shutters
*The fourth bedroom is located in the annexe accessed via an external set of stairs
*Leonardo da Vinci International Airport is 128 kilometres from the home