The house is in the historic centre of the town – an intriguing maze of medieval streets, stone staircases and terraces of tall houses painted in bright or pastel colours, under the hilltop Serravalle castle. From the Penthouse terrace one can see a vista of terracotta tiled rooftops, the multi-coloured dome of the cathedral, the river Temo stretching west to the sea and the setting sun, and east up the valley to the Romanesque church of San Pietro Extramuros. All around are hills, with colours ranging from the lush green of spring to the golden brown of summer and autumn.

Being located in the centre of the old town, there are many amenities within a few minutes walk – cafes, bars, restaurants as well as places to buy groceries, bread, fruit and vegetables, wine and of course amazing ice cream! In the evening you can stroll down to the main street with its gracious palazzos and join in “la passeggiata”, when everyone comes out to chat, exchange news and opinion, or just watch the world.

About 2 kms distant from the house, a walk, cycle ride or drive down the river Temo, is Bosa Marina, where the main beach is. Here you will find restaurants, clubs, cafes and bars with an Italian character, run by local people. It is very lively in the summer, with many bars and clubs open until 3 am. The beach is safe and sandy, with a gradual slope into the sea, and is regularly judged to be the cleanest in Italy. As well as companies offering diving excursions and boat hire, there are also shops to buy beach goods such as buckets and spades, paddleboards and flip-flops.

Additionally there are many small cove beaches within a few kilometres, accessible by footpath or boat. Some are sandy, surrounded by lush vegetation and cliffs. Some consist of dramatic limestone shelves sculpted over the millennia by wind and water, with incredible rock formations and natural swimming pools.

Bosa has an air of deep peace and relaxation, but it also has a long and fascinating history as an important royal town and economic presence. The hilltop castle of the Malaspinas has an unparalleled view of the town, and within its walls is a church with fifteenth century frescoes, and a large wooden statue of Madonna and Child, which is carried in procession through the town during the festival of Regnos Altos in September. Along the river Temo are disused tanneries, national monuments, from the days when Bosa exported fine leather all over Europe. The seventeenth century Cattedrale della Immacolata is large, gilded, has a colourful tiled dome and is painted with scenes of Bosa.

As well as being a cultural centre, Bosa also offers wonderful opportunities for active pursuits such as walking, cycling, diving, boating, bird watching and horse riding. The nearby Modolo valley, a fertile paradise of vineyards and olive groves, is the home of Malvasia di Bosa, a famous fortified wine, which is possible to buy locally. Nearby hilltop towns such as Magomadas and Cuglieri offer fantastic panoramas of outstanding natural beauty.