Italy meets Africa in these beautifully designed Tuscan homes located all over South Africa. Tuscany is known for its recognisable Renaissance architecture, and if you’ve ever been to Italy you will, no doubt, have been inspired by this. If you want to live in a Tuscan-inspired house without having to leave the country, one of these breathtaking abodes could be your ideal home.
Soft tones and unique features
This exceptional Tuscan style home in Hazeldean has all the bells and whistles. Residents can relax and take a breather in the enclosed entertainment area with an indoor heated pool or get some fresh air in the lush manicured garden. Stacked concertina doors bring the outdoors in. In true Tuscan style, this home has beautiful balconies and uses soft lines and neutral colours.
Majestic mansion
This 10 bedroom Tuscan villa sits on the highest peak of Robin Hills, giving each of the rooms a spectacular view. Not only does this home have luxuries like a movie theatre room, but there are also exquisite finishes in each room and a beautiful Tuscan themed outdoor area. This mansion has everything from a wine cellar, to a gym with a salon and a detached spacious laundry. It’s true Tuscan beauty in Africa.
Grand home with a romantic appeal
Feel the spray from the ocean on the balcony of this Tuscan beachfront home. With neutral floor tones, face brick and stone walls, and wooden balustrades, this home gives residents a wonderful Italian experience. It’s ideal for holiday living or permanent living and provides an elegant lifestyle.
Tuscan elegance at its finest
Cooking in this Tuscan farm style kitchen with an elegant chandelier and grand marble tops is a fancy affair. Each bedroom has its own balcony and the living room overlooks the spectacular garden. This villa is an open plan living at its best and is the perfect family home with plenty of space. The greenery in and around the home give it a fresh feel and add to the European vibe.
Italian indulgence
This 5 bedroom home in Kronenzicht is perfectly situated to enjoy all that Hout Bay has to offer. Most importantly, it boasts beautiful Tuscan architecture. With soft balconies and arches, this home comes together to form an Italian masterpiece. The sparkling pool is partially undercover and has unique features which flow together to create an effortless transition from indoors to outdoors. Add in a phenomenal view and you’ve got yourself an indulgent Italian home.
Old world style in Waterkloof Ridge
Within easy reach of Pretoria and Centurion, this home in Waterkloof Ridge uses many of the classic Tuscan architectural features. The high ceilings, chandeliers and Tuscan style archways give this home a luxury Italian finish. The garden is pristine and well-manicured, and every bush is in perfect condition.
Classic and colourful
Perfectly manicured plants frame the attractive Tuscan front entrance to this home. The exceptional garden combined with the soft colour of this home gives it a classic Tuscan appeal. The crystal clear pool lies between the different wings of the home and is a great place for the family to spend quality time. Even the bathrooms in this home give off an old world European feeling to anyone living in this villa.
Italian-style luxury
This home oozes beauty, warmth and Tuscan elegance. Spacious tiled living areas, a built-in pizza oven and jet baths are just a few of the luxuries that this home has to offer. An exquisite marble staircase leads to two wings upstairs, where 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms can be found. This stunning example of Tuscan architecture is situated in a secure estate, offering a wonderful lifestyle.
Open-plan Tuscan living
With far reaching views and well-positioned balconies, this home is a masterpiece. It is perfect for a family orientated lifestyle, with 3 large bedrooms upstairs, as well as a small lounge area to relax in. Most of the bedrooms have balconies where residents can enjoy a wonderful view of Roodepoort. The large patio opens out onto the pool and provides an effortless flow from indoors to outdoors.
Rustic simplicity in Nelspruit
This French-Tuscan style 4 bedroom home has modern finishes combined with old European architecture. An original church door imported from Spain is used in the entrance, to add to the authenticity. Not only does this home provide a tranquil environment, but it also gives residents the feeling that they have been transported to another world.
There’s no doubt about it, Tuscan homes have a classic and romantic appeal. Whether you’ve been to Tuscany or not, these homes may just help you fall in love with the old world Italian designs.
