New villa in the Abruzzo region of Italy, 200mts from the sea and close to Ski resort and airport.
This villa has been built to ecological design rules with Bio compatible materials and high energy saving water and electrical systems.
Details and photos at
http://www.propertyinitalyforsale.co.uk/8/ABTTIM01203/abttim01203.html
Looking for a home and income. Take a look at this property in Italy.
Restored farmhouse and annexes making 5 apartments with pool, land and olive grove.
An old property recently perfectly renovated with a high standard restoration, situated in an idyllic spot near Umbertide.
The property actually comprises three buildings: the main house, disposed four levels and divided into 3 apartments; a restored barn of 35 square metres (376,74 square feet), which lies just in front of the house and consists in another independent apartment and, in front of the pool, the old tobacco drying-house of 60 square metres (645,83 square feet), which is completely restored and habitable.
Details and photos at
http://www.umbriarealestate.co.uk/restored-property.php?op=mi&id=25&pl=Umbria
Beautiful restored Italian monastery in Perugia Umbria.
Old monastery dating back to the 13th century converted into a country house + land,
ten suites have been created for eleven double bedrooms and eleven bathrooms in all.Furthermore, there is the owner’s apartment with reception room, studio, kitchen and bathroom on the ground floor and two double bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor.Then, there is a charming old church with two ample internal spaces.
Details and pictures at
http://www.umbriarealestate.co.uk/property.php?op=mi&id=37&pl=Umbria
This has to be one of the best properties we have seen in a long time.
Presently running as a luxury hotel but could also make an exclusive home.
A restored 12th century castle plus extensive grounds located in Umbria.
Details and pictures at
http://www.tuscanyrealestate.co.uk/Tuscany_Properties-1_000_000_/CASTELLO_PELLEGRINO/castello_pellegrino.html
Before rushing out to buy your property it is best to carefully consider the location. The most common complaint amongst foreign homeowners is that they chose the wrong location. Before committing yourself consider your needs both in the short and long term.
Accessibility
Where are the local airports and train stations? If you are going to buy a Casale (farmhouse) in the middle of the countryside you might find some roads inaccessible without a 4 x 4. Is the area still accessible if it snows or if it is icy? Is the area prone to flooding or other natural disasters?
Facilities
How far are you form the nearest supermarkets, towns, schools and playgrounds, hospitals, doctors, dentists, hairdressers, sports facilities, bars, restaurants, hotels (needed if you can’t put all your visitors up?) beaches, mountains, and so on. If you have children it’s not much good if you have to travel over an hour each way to the nearest school.
Resale value
Is your house resalable? At some point you may wish to resell your property. Is the area fashionable? Does the area have all the facilities to attract new buyers? Consider what might be important to other buyers. You may not have children living with you but prospective buyers such as Italian families invariably continue to house their children until they leave to marry and as such may have different requirements than you.
These are just some of the questions often over looked by foreign buyers of Italian property. Ideally it would be best to spend some time in the area to answer these and any other questions you may have at first hand before committing your property search to any one location.