Dreaming of la dolce vita but convinced your budget won’t stretch beyond a one-bedroom in the suburbs? Think again. Italy is packed with affordable gems, from frescoed apartments in noble villas to rustic farmhouses with pizza ovens and even Sardinian sea-view retreats—all under €250k.
Updated monthly, our hand-picked selection brings together the very best of Italy’s budget-friendly homes, brimming with character, charm and renovation potential. This edition takes you from a Tuscan farmhouse with olive groves and annexes to a granite-clad villa in Sardinia, and even a Sicilian townhouse steeped in history. Whether you’re after a turnkey escape or a fixer-upper with Grand Designs ambitions, there’s something here to tempt every kind of buyer. With prices starting from just €53,000, your morning espresso on a sun-drenched terrace could be closer than you think.
This three-storey village house in Minucciano delivers classic Tuscany: terracotta charm, an antique fireplace, and a balcony overlooking the valley (and a glimpse of the lake). There’s room to sleep an army—five double bedrooms—and the public parking is only 70 metres away, so you can practice your Vespa balancing act.
Price: €53,000 Location: Minucciano, Lucca, Tuscany Special features: Antique fireplace, balcony with panoramic views, furnished, gas heating Close to: 3 mins to lake, 40 mins to ski resort, 75 mins to the coast, 85 mins to Pisa Airport
This eight-bedroom country house in Cocconato (officially one of Italy’s “Most Beautiful Villages”) oozes old-world charm: vaulted ceilings, exposed beams and a private courtyard. Partly habitable, partly a blank canvas, it’s perfect for ambitious renovators—or anyone who fancies running a B&B with space for, well, everyone.
Price: €58,000 Location: Cocconato, Asti, Piedmont Special features: Stucco ceilings, vaulted rooms, private courtyard, adjacent land Close to: Cocconato historic centre, wineries and hilltop restaurants, under 1 hour to Turin
This fully renovated one-bedroom apartment in Scheggia’s historic centre blends old-world character with 21st-century upgrades. Think double-glazed windows, ceramic floors, and a private balcony overlooking the park. Perfect as a holiday bolthole or full-time escape—just add wine and truffle pasta.
Price: €99,000 Location: Scheggia e Pascelupo, Perugia, Umbria Special features: Renovated in 2020, double-glazed windows, private balcony, views of park and main street Close to: 12 km to Gubbio, 55 km to Assisi, 60 km to Perugia, 70 km to Adriatic coast, 54 km to Perugia Airport
This restored three-bedroom farmhouse in Sale San Giovanni delivers rustic Italian charm by the bucketload: wood-fired oven, panoramic garden and even a cellar begging to become your wine tasting room. Surrounded by the Langarole hills’ lavender fields, it’s perfect for those chasing La Dolce Vita—or at least a very photogenic vegetable patch.
Price: €99,000 Location: Sale San Giovanni, Cuneo, Piedmont Special features: Wood-fired oven, panoramic garden with BBQ, large cellar, covered porch Close to: Lavender fields, local wineries, 60 mins to Alba, under 2 hours to Turin
This three-bedroom detached house in Enna’s Duomo district offers late 19th-century character across three levels (plus a cellar). Expect marble worktops, balconies over Via Roma and enough room for a boutique B&B—if you’re not intimidated by the laundry room in the attic. Classic Sicilian vibes with modern potential.
Price: €100,000 Location: Enna, Sicily Special features: Marble kitchen, fireplaces, multiple balconies, large cellar, attic laundry room Close to: Duomo di Enna, Via Roma cafés and shops, 1 hr 15 mins to Catania Airport
This semi-detached house on the edge of Arcevia’s perfectly preserved medieval village comes with six bedrooms, a garden, and a modest 3 hectares of steep woodland (for the ambitious gardener). Spread over four levels, it’s in good condition—just a few cosmetic tweaks away from full bella figura.
Price: €115,000 Location: Arcevia, Ancona, Marche Special features: Six bedrooms, garden, fireplace, 3 hectares of woodland, autonomous heating Close to: Medieval village centre, local shops and restaurants, 1 hour to Ancona Airport
This two-bedroom country house in Selva di Fasano offers all the Apulian essentials: olive trees, a working pizza oven, and a veranda for long, lazy evenings. Surrounded by grapevines and just 15 minutes from sandy beaches, it’s the perfect blend of rural charm and seaside access. Even the microclimate obliges, running a few degrees cooler than the coast.
Price: €135,000 Location: Selva di Fasano, Brindisi, Apulia Special features: Lush garden with fruit and olive trees, pizza oven, covered veranda, cosy fireplace Close to: Selva village centre (cafés, tennis club, shops), 15 mins to Capitolo and Savelletri beaches, 45 mins to Brindisi Airport, 55 mins to Bari Airport
This cosy two-bedroom apartment in Cernobbio offers 42m² of well-planned living space just steps from the town centre. Set on the top floor of a historic courtyard building, it’s quiet, private and thermo-autonomous—meaning efficient energy use and no surprise bills. Perfect as a pied-à-terre, rental investment or your own little slice of Como glamour.
Price: €150,000 Location: Cernobbio, Como, Lombardy Special features: Historic courtyard setting, thermo-autonomous heating, top-floor privacy Close to: Cernobbio centre, Lake Como, 15 mins to Como city, 1 hr to Milan Malpensa Airport
This one-bedroom country house near Todi is straight out of an Umbrian daydream: terracotta floors, exposed beams and rolling hill views. Once a retreat for the local priest, it now boasts a private garden (hot tub optional) and a 46m² stone crypt—ideal for wine storage or impressing houseguests with your medieval credentials.
Price: €165,000 Location: Torregentile, Todi, Perugia, Umbria Special features: 13th-century origins, stone crypt, private garden, fireplace, terracotta floors Close to: Todi (5 mins), Perugia (45 mins), Rome (99 km), Florence (144 km)
This one-bedroom apartment in Guardistallo offers the best of both worlds: a peaceful garden and terrace with countryside views, yet only 15 minutes from the Etruscan Coast beaches. Set across two levels, it comes with an attic for storage—or a makeshift studio for your Tuscan novel. Ready to move in and perfectly placed for wine, olive oil and dolce far niente.
Price: €170,000 Location: Guardistallo, Pisa, Tuscany Special features: Garden, terrace with views, attic space, independent entrance, excellent condition Close to: 15 mins to Cecina and Bibbona beaches, wineries of Bolgheri, Pisa Airport 50 mins
Tuscan farmhouse with annexes, land and panoramic dreams
This 1930s country house in Trequanda comes with three bedrooms, two rustic annexes and 3,800m² of land—perfect for your vineyard, veggie patch or infinity pool fantasies. Habitable as-is (if you like vintage), it’s a prime candidate for a chic renovation. Bonus points: the stone annex is practically begging to become a guesthouse with a view.
Price: €198,000 Location: Trequanda, Siena, Tuscany Special features: Two annexes, land with panoramic views, spacious interiors with original staircase, renovation potential Close to: 5 km to Sinalunga, 10 km to Pienza, 24 km to Montepulciano, 60 km to Siena, 20 km to A1 motorway
This two-bedroom country house in Seravezza’s sunny first hills is in excellent condition—having been lovingly used over the years for gatherings with friends (and probably more than a few bottles of Chianti). With a large living room, open kitchen, double fireplace and storage for all your al fresco essentials, it’s perfect for anyone seeking peace, greenery and space to entertain.
Price: €199,000 Location: Seravezza, Lucca, Tuscany Special features: Double entrance, large fireplace, open-plan living, surrounded by greenery Close to: 15 mins to Forte dei Marmi beaches, 40 mins to Lucca, 1 hr to Pisa Airport
This two-bedroom apartment in a 19th-century noble villa oozes grandeur: frescoed ceilings, vast rooms and sweeping views of the estate’s parkland and pool. Set on the piano nobile (naturally), it needs some restoration to regain its former glory—but where else do you get olive groves, a centuries-old park and a touch of Tuscan aristocracy for this price?
Price: €225,000 Location: Cortona, Arezzo, Tuscany Special features: Frescoed ceilings and walls, shared pool, park with olive grove and orchard, attic space, parking Close to: Cortona historic centre (5 mins), 40 mins to Arezzo, 1 hr 15 mins to Florence Airport
This two-bedroom villa in Costa Paradiso offers sweeping Mediterranean views, quality finishes and an exterior clad entirely in local granite. Outside, you’ll find verandas, tiled terraces, a BBQ area and a landscaped garden—plus space for a pool if you fancy upping the holiday-home ante. Two parking spaces included for your inevitable parade of visitors.
Price: €250,000 Location: Trinità d’Agultu e Vignola, Sassari, Sardinia Special features: Sea views, granite cladding, verandas and BBQ area, landscaped garden, pool potential Close to: Costa Paradiso beaches, 1 hr 15 mins to Olbia Airport, local shops and restaurants
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Add your voice10 Jun. 2025
Italy is a magical country from north to south and from east to west, the enchanting land, the land of love and romance.
13 Jun. 2025
We completely agree – thanks for your comment Samir!