The highlight of the home, however, has to be the paradisiacal garden. There are plenty of mature trees that provide shade, including majestic oaks, blood plums, and a magnolia that comes to life with magnificent blossoms in spring. All can be enjoyed while sipping an Old Fashioned from the 269-square-foot (25sqm) partly covered terrace on the ground floor.

The property was previously on the market via Sotheby's International Realty for just less than €2.9 million, or £2.5 million ($3.4m).

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