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Modern Italian Villas
Modern Italian villas from Doorways Villa Vacations: 22 contemporary villas across Umbria, Tuscany, the Amalfi Coast, Lake Como, Puglia and Sicily, sleeping 2 to 20 guests, with clean lines, glass and stone, and the view as the artwork.
22 villas · curated by us
Glass, concrete, clean lines, infinity pools. Italy's contemporary architecture: restored masserias, designed-from-scratch retreats, and houses where the view is the artwork. For travelers who want Italy without the antiques.
Villas in this collection
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Frequently asked questions
Contemporary architecture, clean lines, indoor-outdoor flow, and designer interiors. The properties range from new-build glass-and-concrete houses to historic shells renovated by architects with bold modern interventions inside.
Yes, though modern design often has open staircases and less child-proofing than traditional villas. We will flag specific concerns per property if you are traveling with toddlers.
Yes. Modern villa kitchens are typically professional-grade: induction ranges or gas hobs, double ovens, espresso machines, and dishwashers. Most include wine refrigerators and butler's pantries.
Our modern villas are spread across Italy, with the most in Umbria and on the Amalfi Coast, and others in Florence, Chianti, Lake Como, Puglia and Sicily.
At a glance
Doorways Villa Vacations currently offers 22 modern villas in Umbria, Tuscany, Amalfi Coast, Lake Como, Puglia and Sicily, sleeping 2 to 20 guests. The largest is Villa Castiglione in Umbria (sleeps 20). Doorways Villa Vacations has hand-selected Italian villas since 1994.
| Villa | Area | Bedrooms | Sleeps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villa Castiglione | Umbria | 10 | 20 |
| Villa Peduzzi | Lake Como | 8 | 16 |
| Villa Trionfante | Chianti | 7 | 14 |
| Villa Brezzablu | Puglia | 6 | 12 |
| Villa Caminata | Umbria | 6 | 12 |
| Villa Cleo | Lake Como | 6 | 12 |
| Villa Sogno Farmhouse | Umbria | 6 | 12 |
| Villa Tullia | Cortona | 6 | 12 |
| Villa Danica | Chianti | 5 | 10 |
| Villa Mida | Amalfi Coast | 5 | 10 |
| Villa Monticelli | Umbria | 7 | 10 |
| Villa Lika | Amalfi Coast | 4 | 8 |
| Villa Marelda | Amalfi Coast | 4 | 8 |
| Villa Maude | Sicily | 4 | 8 |
| Villa Nadiana | Amalfi Coast | 4 | 8 |
| Villa Penna | Umbria | 4 | 8 |
| Villa San Savino | Umbria | 4 | 8 |
| Villa Corte Nobile | Florence | 3 | 6 |
| Villa Arnova | Florence | 3 | 5 |
| Villa Florbianca | Florence | 2 | 4 |
| Villa Sogno Casetta | Umbria | 2 | 4 |
| Villa Molinella | Umbria | 2 | 2 |
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