Overlooking the historic seaside town of Rapallo, Villa Le Magnolie is a private, secluded world with views of Portofino on the Italian Riviera. This elegant villa sits at the end of a sweeping drive that terminates at the grand entrance façade of the main house, which is enveloped in fabulous Mediterranean gardens. The 18th-century villa is a very private property, hidden primarily because of its unique hilltop location. Listed for 6.9 million euros ($7.18 million), Villa Le Magnolie offers almost 14,000 square feet of interior space, eight bedrooms and eight baths, three reception rooms, a drawing room, a sitting room, a formal dining room, and a modern kitchen. The three-story home also has a wine cellar, an elevator, and its own chapel with hand-painted frescoes. Stone floors, tasteful period marbles, and accompanying finery punctuate the villa’s elegant interiors. Outside, 1.5 hectares (3.71 acres) of terraced Mediterranean gardens feature delightful roses, …