Set against a backdrop of rolling hills, this Italian-inspired villa is a study in light, texture and open space. Wide walls of glass frame the landscape from almost every room, so the hills become part of the décor: soft and hazy at sunrise, turning amber by late afternoon and silhouetted against the sky as dusk settles in.

Days here unfold at their own pace. Step out onto the terrace as the countryside wakes up, then wander down to the free-form pool, where timber decking, sun loungers and a shaded poolside gazebo let an afternoon slip by between swims. The lawn rolls out towards the hills, inviting barefoot strolls, a picnic on the grass or a quiet hour with a book in the garden gazebo.