While Federico Malaspina led armies, won decisive battles and built this 16th-century tower just 35 minutes south of Verona, Italy's most romantic city, he could never have enjoyed it as much as our guests do today.

Air conditioned throughout, with screens on all windows and furnished in a standard befitting a Veronese lord, this spacious tower successfully combines history with modern day comfort and style. The property is part of a vast agricultural estate producing tobacco, grain and dairy. All farming activity lies off of another estate road at least 100 yards away. The building is made up of three sections: our rental taking up the entire left side including the tower, the estate office and the owner's second home. They also reside in nearby Verona.

Inside, Malaspina's Tower is exquisitely decorated with furniture crafted by local artisans. Guests enjoy the use of four living rooms with one located at the top of the tower with 360 degree views. Each bedroom has its own bathroom with heated towel racks. The idea of having plenty of room to relax continues into the outdoor areas where guests have their own private pool area and surrounding garden equipped with a barbecue. Beside the pool is a cottage with a changing room, a minifridge, a full bathroom and a covered seating area for shade. The rental comes with Wi-Fi and four bicycles included in the price. Maid service and meals may be arranged when booking.

Concamarise, 500 yards away, has shops, a restaurant and a caffè bar. This area, called Basso Veronese, offers castles, prized Vialone Nano rice, Valpolicella and Soave wines and produces handcrafted furniture, as seen in this home. Mantova is within a 30 minute drive; Verona: 35; Lake Garda or Ferrara: 60; Vicenza: 70; Padova, Parma or Cremona: 90; Venice or Milan: 120.

Technical Description
Ground floor: Entrance foyer. Large formal living room with ornamental fireplace and doors to furnished back garden. Small living room with TV and CD player. Dining room with ornamental fireplace. Eat-in kitchen with stove top, oven, fridge and washer/dryer. Two half baths.

First floor: Small living room. One bedroom with a queen size bed, an extra child's bed and en suite bathroom with tub and shower. One bedroom with two single, joinable beds and en suite bathroom with tub and hand shower.

Second floor: One bedroom with a queen size bed, 19 steps leading to a tower living room and en suite bathroom with tub and shower.

Pool cottage: Changing room with minifridge. Bathroom with shower.