Fleur Kinson explores which parts of the Emilia-Romagna region would make the perfect base for your perfect home and a new life in Italy. Photos by Getty Images Emilia-Romagna is one of the wealthiest and most developed regions in Italy, boasting the third highest GDP per capita in the country. Half of the region is […]
The sophisticated region of Emilia-Romagna offers every geographical delight as well as some of the best food in Italy. Rural homes in its hills offer exceptional value for money too, says Fleur Kinson. Photos by Getty Images If you’ve never heard of Emilia-Romagna, that’s only because this happy, prosperous place feels no need to […]
An old hay barn that has been transformed into a beautiful villa. Well maintained garden with view of the Monte Sibillini, the Marchigiani hills and the Gran Sasso in Abruzzo, and an outdoors terrace from which to enjoy the views. The infinity swimming pool measures 4x14m. On the ground floor there is the kitchen and […]
Restored stone farmhouse in a panoramic hillside location in Umbria. Original features and all the comforts of a modern home thanks to an anti-seismic restoration and thermal insulation. Surrounded by a garden for a total land area of 1.2 hectares. All the tranquility of the countryside yet not isolated. First floor: large, bright living area […]
This is a small, semi-detached house in small residence a few km from Montaldo di Mondovi. Surrounded by green, this house is part of an old hamlet that has been completely renovated. The project consists of 8 houses, shared land of 3.5 hectares with a beautiful communal swimming pool. The house has 3 floors. The […]
This lovely property is a traditional stone-built farmhouse directly outside Todi with a modern interior and a 180° panoramic view of the hills. Downstairs you’ll find a living room with fireplace, and sitting room, a modern steel kitchen with dining room, pergola for al fresco evenings, plus a large, sunny, south-facing terrace. Upstairs there are […]
This villa with pool is located in the hills of Toano in Emilia-Romagna. The villa consists of two apartments (252 and 186 sqm) each with a double garage on the ground floor. In the shared part of the villa is an indoor swimming pool, a whirlpool, Turkish bath and a sauna. The property has been […]
Tenuta Sant’Apollinare is a stately home with annexes requiring restoration, 15 minutes from the sea. The estate comprises the main villa, built on the foundations of an historic fortress, and three adjacent buildings, all requiring restoration, for a total surface area of around 2,357 sqm. The main house has two floors, plus the two impressive […]
Fleur Kinson shares the low-down on different parts of Lombardy to help you decide which area would be perfect for your new life in Italy. Photos by Getty Images Lombardy is the economic powerhouse of Italy, and prices here reflect that, especially in the capital, Milan, which is one of the most businesslike and affluent […]
The stylish region of Lombardy combines romantic Alpine lakesides and elegant little cities. It’s long been loved by foreign property buyers, and with good reason, says Fleur Kinson Lombardy photos by Getty Images With an annual GDP that’s double the size of Italy’s next most productive region, Lombardy has been rightly dubbed the ‘economic […]