‘Capolavoro’ means ‘masterpiece’, and this Le Marche property really lives up to its name. It consists of a completely newly restored 220 sqm stone farmhouse, plus a 40 sqm cottage. Excellent build quality and terrific interior design touches including original beams, old cotto floor tiles, arched doorways, two fireplaces and a unique artisan crafted staircase. […]
This beautiful property is close to Meina, Lago Maggiore, and was built in the 1960s. It has been restored with modern architecture and is surrounded by a well-maintained park, with old trees, which slopes down to the road. The villa is in excellent condition and features bright and spacious rooms. Developed on two levels, it […]
About 4km from La Morra, in the heart of the Piedmont wine region and with stunning views of the Alps and Monte Viso, this is a beautifully renovated house with garden and swimming pool. On the ground floor is the living area with lounge, kitchen, bathroom and another room currently used as a warehouse. On […]
This typical village property is located just 1km from Lake Como in San Siro, some 8km north of Menaggio and about 90 minutes from Milan airports. The two houses provide about 240 sqm of accommodation between them. Both properties require renovation and would benefit from total modernisation, but both have superb lake views from all […]
This apartment, with superb lake views and lift access, forms part of a lovely residence with swimming pool and solarium in Gravedona, some 500 metres from the shore of Lake Como and about 90 minutes from Milan airports. The apartment, number A7, provides about 120 sqm of accommodation over two floors, and benefits from independent […]
If you’re thinking of a new life in Italy, Piedmont could be for you. Fleur Kinson discovers the property potential of this spectacular northern region… Photos by Getty Images Piedmont lies in the far northwest of Italy and gets its name from its location at the ‘foot of the mountains’. It is bordered by […]
Snow-dusted Alps, vine-striped hills, elegant towns and some of the best food and wine on the planet – Piedmont has an embarrassment of riches and is a superb place to buy a home… Words by Fleur Kinson. Photos by Getty Images With some of the shortest travel times between Italy and the UK, Piedmont […]
Fleur Kinson examines the different parts of Abruzzo to help you discover the perfect place to find your dream home. Read on for her regional property guide… Photos by Getty Images The central Italian region of Abruzzo is one of Italy’s least populated, and around a third of its land area is given over […]
Wild, unspoilt and uncrowded, Abruzzo holds huge appeal for lovers of the outdoors. As well as mountains and beaches, it offers astonishingly affordable properties, says Fleur Kinson Photos by Getty Images Abruzzo entices visitors with the call of the wild, or at least the call of the great outdoors. Dominated by leafy highlands and […]
Villa Castiglione del Lago, Umbria. This is a spacious villa with garage in a beautiful panoramic position. Up a spiral staircase you come to a “tower room” with views over the Umbrian and Tuscan countryside to Montepulciano. Next to the house is an 11x5m indoor swimming pool heated with solar panels and, if desired, a […]