Castello di Scerpena, Tuscany, Italy

Sitting atop a hill and commanding views of unadulterated countryside as far as the sea, this Castello di Scerpena offers unrivalled tranquility and privacy. With origins going back to the 12th century, the luxury Italian property has been carefully restored and today presents a quirky interior furnished with a mixture of custom-made and antique furnishings, vaulted ceilings on the ground floor and frescoed bedrooms.