Hemingway House

Despite the economy and austerity of his prose style, Ernest Hemingway went out of his way to enjoy the finer things in life and held a deep affinity for Europe. His writings are filled with stories of living or vacationing abroad, most notably describing the Festival of the Bulls in Pamplona, Spain in "The Sun Also Rises," and living as an expatriate in France in his memoir "The Moveable Feast." He also spent time vacationing in Italy, and now La Commerciale SRL has a home for sale that was inhabited by the great writer on his visits to the country.

This exceptional villa boasts the charm of the Orient, embraced by greenery and facing Lake Bracciano. Hemingway spent his Italian holidays here, and the dwelling was built in around 1850 and includes a master villa and guest house. The property also features two ancient grottoes dating from the Etruscan period, some 3,000 years ago. The home features nine bedrooms and seven bathrooms, as well as a hand-dug well and Zen garden. Completely surrounded by greenery, this home is the perfect sanctuary and yet is near the center of Rome and the airport.