Recently dubbed the ‘hidden gem’ of Italy by Conde Nast Traveller, Lucca is a lesser-known location in Tuscany that is the epitome of a traditional Italian city. Located on the Serchio River, Lucca is a unique city which is surrounded by a huge circuit of walls that date back to Roman times. The city is [...]
Close your eyes and imagine your dream Italian home. If the home you’re considering is surrounded by rolling hills, fruitful trees, azure blue seas, and picturesque villages – you’re destined to live in Tuscany. Located in central Italy, Tuscany (or Toscana) is famed for its world-renowned art and architecture. There’s a vast selection of property [...]
Apulia, or Puglia, is a southern region in Italy, often referred to as the ‘heel of Italy’s boot’. The region spans almost 200 square metres and has a population of 3.9 million. As the country’s second-largest region, it’s no wonder that Apulia has the longest Italian coastline, which borders the Gulf of Manfredonia, the Adriatic [...]
Sicily is just off the “toe” of boot-shaped Italy. It’s one of the largest and most populous islands in the Mediterranean and continues to be extremely popular with foreign buyers. The appeal of Sicily Find your dream home in Sicily today Sicily is a beautiful island off the south coast of Italy. Many [...]
The James Bond film crew were shaking things up in an ancient town in southern Italy last month. We take a closer look at Matera (main photo), this year recognised as one of Europe’s most important cultural hubs, and highlight other Italian movie locations with attractive second homes Sunset views from a villa near [...]
There’s a rousing whiff of Autumn in the air, which means landscapes across Europe are about to burst into colour. We pick some rural destinations where each year homeowners are treated to glorious autumnal countryside… Character home in France's Millevaches Plateau Millevaches Plateau, FRANCE A land of ancient forests, rivers and lakes, peatlands [...]
Tucked away in the heel of Italy’s boot, Puglia is a seductively bucolic region that includes Itria Valley – an area oozing character that is popular with foreign homeowners. Read our five-point snapshot to find out if your perfect property might be waiting for you there… Trullo for sale in Martina Franca Location [...]
It’s certainly the weather for enjoying a chilled glass of wine... So, here’s a pick of European destinations that combine quality local plonk and exciting holiday homes – some you may not be expecting! Three-bed villa in the Costa Brava Spain – Empordà Rioja might produce the UK’s favourite Spanish wine but it [...]
In a nod to this month’s 2019 Wimbledon Championships, we serve up a selection of our favourite overseas homes with a tennis court. Prepare to be aced… Lot et Garonne home with tennis court France You don’t need to be a millionaire to have a pretty detached house with a tennis court in [...]
Large historical buildings, typically with religious, military or industrial origins, often convert neatly into a collection of boutique apartments, especially in sunny places! Here’s a pick of some in popular European destinations Own a part of a former monastery in France Bursting with local character and exciting designs, apartments created within the shell [...]