Villa The View Excelsior

Villa The View Excelsior sits above Vižinada in the heart of Istria and looks over rolling green hills, vineyards and the Adriatic, with the Alps visible in the distance on clear days. It has five bedrooms and five bathrooms for up to ten guests, and large windows keep the landscape in view from almost every room.

The house was built around a collection of Italian designer furniture, antiques and unusual pieces gathered over many years by the villa's creator, a former Italian museum director who travelled and visited auctions throughout his career. The collection includes a historic railway station clock from Rome and 18th century golf clubs, so the interior feels very different from a typical rental villa. The architecture is inspired by an Istrian castle and combines stone, clean lines and generous spaces with a contemporary approach.

The large central pool is surrounded by plenty of space for lounging, and there is a covered outdoor seating area with a dedicated grill zone, while the gardens and terraces are landscaped to stay close to the surrounding Istrian countryside. The villa works well for families and groups, with open areas for children, quieter corners for adults and an easy connection between indoor and outdoor spaces, and it also suits birthdays and intimate weddings.