A Town of One’s Own

Buying a palazzo in Italy is nothing—this year, you want to own an entire village. Nadine Nicolson looks into buying the medieval Poggio Santa Cecilia

THE SKY DAZZLES with multiple hues of crimson and gold as the sun sets over the rolling hills of Tuscany. You take a sip of wine, grown in your own vineyard, nibble olives from the grove at the end of your garden, and savour delicious hams and cheeses made by artisans in your village. Yes, that’s an entire village, owned by you. It’s not just a lovely dream—it could be reality, if you’ve got the imagination and the money to take advantage of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. That’s what’s on offer with Poggio Santa Cecilia, a beautiful medieval village in the heart of Tuscany, close to Siena and about an hour from Florence. It’s an area known for its captivating countryside, fascinating history, rich traditions, artistic and literary legacy, and of course,…

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Tatler Hong Kong (Digital) - 1 Issue, February 2016

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