Properties of the week: dreamy Italian homes for under €1m
Featuring gardens with olive trees, swimming pools and a charming stone farmhouse
1. Citta di Castello
Umbria: €888,481
A delightful farmhouse built around an old watch tower. Currently serving as a B&B, the property is flanked by cypress trees. It has retained all its rustic features: old terracotta floors, wooden beams, stone walls and a brick vault. 5 beds, 5 baths, open-plan kitchen/breakfast room, dining room, recep, pool, garden.
Subscribe to The Week
Escape your echo chamber. Get the facts behind the news, plus analysis from multiple perspectives.
Sign up for The Week's Free Newsletters
From our morning news briefing to a weekly Good News Newsletter, get the best of The Week delivered directly to your inbox.
From our morning news briefing to a weekly Good News Newsletter, get the best of The Week delivered directly to your inbox.
2. Lago Trasimeno, Panicale Castle
Umbria: €990,000
A unique 15th century fortification with a rich history. Includes the old stables, which have been converted into an art exhibition space. 7 beds, 5 baths, kitchen, 2 receps, attic.
3. Licciana, Nardi
Tuscany: €890,000
This beautiful and secluded 17th century castle is set in 5.44 acres of woods and gardens. 6 beds, 6 baths, kitchen, dining room, pool, garden with olive groves.
4. Città Della Pieve, Monteleone d’Orvieto
Umbria: €990,000
Overlooking one of the most beautiful villages in Umbria, this delightful farmhouse comes with 3.7 acres of land. The property is made up of three separate self-contained apartments. Main suite, 5 further beds (3 en suite), 2 baths, 3 kitchens, 3 receps, laundry room, garden, garage.
5. Zoverallo, Verbania
Piedmont: €900,000
This villa enjoys commanding views over Lake Maggiore and is only a short drive to its famous beaches. 4 beds, family bath, kitchen, open-plan dining/living room, 2-storey outbuilding in need of conversion, garage.
6. Casa Country
Umbria: €750,000
Part of a small medieval village built on the ruins of a Roman site, this property comes with a private chapel and includes a large garden. It is surrounded by the Parco Fluviale del Tevere, between Umbria’s green hills and the River Tiber. 5 suites, 6 baths, kitchen, living/dining room, 1 recep, gardens.
7. Trullo Asfodelo, Valle d’Itria
Puglia: €600,000
These conical trulli buildings typical of the region are set in an elevated position with views of the Itria Valley, and include gardens with olive trees and a vineyard. 2 suites, 1 further bed, shower room, 2 kitchenettes, dining room, pool.
8. Monterosso Al Mare, Cinque Terre
Liguria: €850,000
Perched high up on the west promontory of Monterosso, the house comes with glorious views of the Mediterranean. Master suite, 3 further beds, 2 baths, kitchen, dining room, recep, courtyard, gardens, garage.
€850,000; IB International real estate
9. Monte San Savino, Province of Arezzo
Tuscany: €890,000
Enjoying panoramic views of Monte San Savino Cortona and Val di Chiana, this charming stone farmhouse also comes with an olive grove and an annexe in need of restoration. 4 beds, 3 baths, kitchen, dining room, 2 receps, garden, double garage.
€890,000; Terragente Real Estate
Create an account with the same email registered to your subscription to unlock access.
Sign up for Today's Best Articles in your inbox
A free daily email with the biggest news stories of the day – and the best features from TheWeek.com
-
Nigeria's worsening rate of maternal mortality
Under the radar Economic crisis is making hospitals unaffordable, with women increasingly not receiving the care they need
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
-
'Elevating Earth Day into a national holiday is not radical — it's practical'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Harold Maass, The Week US Published
-
UAW scores historic win in South at VW plant
Speed Read Volkswagen workers in Tennessee have voted to join the United Auto Workers union
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
-
6 serene homes in Vermont
Features Featuring a four-level Shaker barn in Hartland and a Scandinavian-inspired home in Stowe
By The Week US Published
-
Amanda Montell's 6 favorite books that will expand your knowledge
Feature The linguist recommends works by Mary Roach, Alice Carrière, and more
By The Week US Published
-
Rowan Beaird recommends 6 compelling books from the 1950s
Feature The author recommends works by Patricia Highsmith, Shirley Jackson, and more
By The Week US Published
-
6 spacious homes with great rec rooms
Feature Featuring a suspended fireplace in Arizona and a marine-themed home in Maine
By The Week Published
-
Recipe: gnocchi di spinaci (spinach gnocchi)
The Week Recommends Forget the potatoes for this gnocchi made of the 'classic combination' of spinach and ricotta
By The Week UK Published
-
Stephen Graham Jones' 6 scary books with deeper meanings
Feature The best-selling author recommends works by Stephen King, Sara Gran, and more
By The Week US Published
-
6 stylish homes on the top floor
Feature Featuring a 1925 art deco high-rise in San Francisco and a factory-turned-home in Los Angeles
By The Week US Published
-
The Anxious Generation: US psychologist Jonathan Haidt's 'urgent and essential' new book
The Week Recommends Haidt calls out 'the Great Rewiring of Childhood' phenomenon
By The Week UK Published