Global Homes: Sprawling Italian Villa by the Sea

What feel like acres of lawn surround this jewel of a villa near Sardinia, Italy. The home and pool's location on an upper part of the yard treats swimmers to a prime vantage point overlooking Costa Smeralda.

This swimming pool, sparkling like a gem amidst green grassy lawns, is actually one of two pools on the property. Both have the sweeping backdrop of the Mediterranean Sea.

The turquoise water of the swimming pool echoes the blue hue of the Mediterranean Sea in this home's incomparable setting on the Sardinian coast.

Worries? What worries? This view, of Costa Smeralda in Sardinia, is guaranteed to bring instant bliss.

This home is designed by renowned architect Lesuisse. The interiors are mostly white to match the light-filled location of the residence. In this living room, huge sliding doors join indoor and outdoor spaces with white curtains offering more privacy when needed.

There's an airy flow inside this luxury villa designed by architect Lesuisse. Wood details pair with a crisp, white palette and walls that open completely to the scenic outdoors. The result: a home whose mood matches its beautiful setting.

The beautiful architecture of this home, designed by architect Lesuisse, includes arches that flow gracefully into one another and frame work spaces, shelves and windows.

Mediterranean style is simple and elegant in this bedroom where curtains pull back to reveal blue sea views. Whitewashed ceiling beams keep the feeling light and bright in the smaller room.

Subtle details make this Italian villa a cut above. In this bedroom, two kinds of wood create a pretty diamond design in the doors.

With vistas like these, suddenly work becomes much less of a chore. The arched windows serve as a frame for lovely views of Costa Smeralda.

A modern mural makes a colorful splash on the back wall of this guest bedroom. There are five total bedrooms in the home, each with lovely wood details and primarily white palettes.