Mara Venier Shows Off Her New Villa in Fregene
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Italian TV host Mara Venier has opened the doors of her new villa in Fregene to friends.
Fregene is a seaside town close to Rome, and Mara bought the house not long ago.
According to reports, her grandson played a part in choosing the property.
The villa includes a large kitchen with a French window that opens onto the garden.
Outside, there is a swimming pool and a patio used for summer dinners.
Mara has shown these details of her new home to visitors and on social media.
The story is part of a larger trend in Italian television.
Many women over 60 currently host popular TV shows in Italy.
Alongside Mara Venier, this group includes Lorella Cuccarini and Antonella Clerici.
These presenters remain some of the most watched faces on Italian TV.
Mara Venier is well known for her long career as a host.
Her new villa in Fregene adds a personal touch to her public image.
Fans have shown great interest in the details of her new home.
The garden, pool and patio suggest the house is ideal for outdoor gatherings.
No further details about the size or price of the villa have been shared.
Vocabulary10 words
- villa
- a large, comfortable house
- grandson
- the son of one's child
- French window
- a tall glass door leading outside
- swimming pool
- a large container of water for swimming
- patio
- a paved outdoor area near a house
- presenters
- people who lead TV shows
- seaside
- close to the sea
- property
- a house or building someone owns
- trend
- a general direction of change
- public image
- how people see someone publicly
Quiz
Answer key
1. He helped choose the villa 2. Near Rome, by the sea 3. Lorella Cuccarini and Antonella Clerici
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Italian TV host Mara Venier has opened the doors of her new _____ in Fregene to friends.
Fregene is a seaside town close to Rome, and Mara bought the house not long _____.
According to reports, her _____ played a part in choosing the property.
The villa includes a large kitchen with a _____ that opens onto the garden.
Outside, there is a swimming _____ and a patio used for summer dinners.
Many women over 60 currently host popular TV _____ in Italy.
Alongside Mara Venier, this group includes Lorella Cuccarini and Antonella _____.
These presenters remain some of the most watched faces on Italian _____.
Fans have shown great interest in the details of her new _____.
No further details about the size or _____ of the villa have been shared.