Dreaming of your own slice of la dolce vita? Every month, we handpick a selection of the most enchanting Italian properties for sale – from rustic farmhouses in rolling hills to elegant villas and charismatic village homes. Each listing is chosen for its charm, outside space, and proximity to some of Italy’s most captivating towns and landscapes, giving you a taste of what life here could truly be like. Whether you’re planning a permanent move, a holiday bolthole, or simply enjoy browsing for inspiration, you’ll find fresh ideas to spark your imagination. This article is regularly updated with new dreamy properties, so check back often to see our latest finds in the Italian market.
Perched high in the Fermo hills, this 370 sqm semi-detached farmhouse offers sweeping countryside views and a generous 7,800 sqm plot – perfect for olive groves, vineyards, or the world’s most competitive game of hide-and-seek. Renovated with care (new floors, roof and foundations) yet retaining its rustic charm, the interior awaits your personal touch. With Porto San Giorgio’s beach just 9 km away, you can split your time between rural bliss and seaside splendour.
Price: €195,000 Location:Fermo, Marche Special features: Panoramic views, 7,800 sqm land, renovated structure, private entrance Close to: Fermo town; 9 km to Porto San Giorgio beach; easy access via paved road
Tucked away in the unspoilt wilderness of Monno, this charming mountain chalet pairs alpine cosiness with a surprising dose of elegance. A bright open-plan living area and loft ooze rustic style, while 15,000 sqm of private land ensures uninterrupted peace – unless you count the occasional sizzling from your masonry barbecue. Bring a 4x4 and a taste for off-grid glamour.
Price: €215,000 Location: Monno, Brescia, Lombardy Special features: Loft-style living, fireplace, 15,000 sqm land, masonry barbecue Close to: Monno village; nearby hiking trails; under 40 minutes to Aprica ski area
In the rolling Itria Valley, this cluster of historic trulli sits on a 15,000 sqm plot, offering both privacy and postcard-perfect views. In need of renovation, it’s a ready-made project for dreamers with a blueprint – be it a show-stopping home or boutique retreat. The location is pure Puglia: olive groves, sweeping slopes, and more charm than a Sunday lunch with Nonna.
Price: €295,000 Location:Cisternino, Brindisi, Apulia Special features: Historic trulli complex, panoramic views, 15,000 sqm land, terrace, garden Close to: Cisternino town; scenic drives through the Itria Valley; under 30 minutes to Adriatic beaches
Just a short stroll from Montappone’s historic centre, this 320 sqm renovated farmhouse delivers Sibillini Mountain views, sun-soaked southern exposure, and a jasmine-draped entrance that smells as good as it looks. Inside, there’s room for family, hobbies, and the occasional post-pasta nap. The 1,700 sqm garden is pool-ready and already boasts a well, perfect for keeping your future lavender (or Aperol spritz herbs) thriving.
Price: €375,000 Location: Montappone, Marche Special features: Panoramic views, jasmine pergola, 1,700 sqm fenced garden, photovoltaic system, space for pool Close to: Montappone town; Sibillini Mountains; under 40 minutes to Adriatic coast
Set among olive trees and oaks, this 346 sqm brick farmhouse brings together rustic charm and roomy elegance. Think terracotta floors, exposed beams, and not one, but three fireplaces – perfect for competing over who lights the best one. The 800 sqm garden is well-watered by its own well, and with Pesaro’s beaches just 15 km away, you can alternate between sunbathing on the sand and under your porch.
Price: €450,000 Location:Pesaro, Pesaro and Urbino, Marche Special features: Three fireplaces, terracotta floors, exposed beams, 800 sqm garden, well, porch Close to: Pesaro city centre; San Bartolo Natural Park; Adriatic beaches
This 220 sqm, steel-and-chestnut-framed beauty marries tradition with 21st-century comfort – underfloor heating, climate control, and handmade terracotta floors. Outside, 7 hectares host olives, vines, and a nearly finished pool begging for its first dive. With panoramic Apennine views and Castorano village nearby, it’s rural life without the rustic compromises.
Price: €590,000 Location: Castorano, Ascoli Piceno, Marche Special features: 7 hectares of land, 100+ olive trees, small vineyard, underfloor heating, panoramic views, pool (near completion) Close to: Castorano village; under 30 minutes to Ascoli Piceno; 35 minutes to Adriatic coast
In the heart of Chianti, this 260 sqm farmhouse comes with two residential units, 30 hectares of land, and 900 olive trees in full production – perfect for those who think “liquid assets” means extra virgin. Terracotta floors, chestnut beams, and a pool with a panoramic solarium make it as Tuscan as a glass of Sangiovese at sunset.
Price: €820,000 Location:Gaiole in Chianti, Siena, Tuscany Special features: Two residential units, pool with solarium, 900 olive trees, 30 hectares land, terracotta floors, chestnut beams Close to: Gaiole in Chianti; Siena; historic vineyards of the Chianti Classico region
This 19th-century Tuscan farmhouse near Lucca comes with 3 hectares, a pool, an outbuilding, and even its own lake – ideal for anyone who’s ever dreamed of owning a moat (albeit a tasteful one). Renovated with care, it blends terracotta charm with 21st-century smarts: solar panels, rainwater recovery, and centralised dust extraction. All this, within easy reach of Lucca, Pisa, and Versilia’s beaches.
Price: €950,000 Location: Altopascio, Lucca, Tuscany Special features: Pool with hydromassage, outbuilding, artificial lake, 3 hectares land, photovoltaic and solar panels, rainwater recovery system Close to: Lucca (20 km); Pisa (35 km); Florence (70 km); Versilia beaches (40 km)
Set in 7 hectares with 600 olive trees, vineyard, and woodland, this 890 sqm stone farmhouse houses six independent apartments – perfect for guests, tenants, or an extended family that actually enjoys each other’s company. A panoramic pool (2023) and tufa cave add a dash of drama, while terracotta floors and beams keep things authentically rustic.
Price: €980,000 Location:Città della Pieve, Perugia, Umbria Special features: Six apartments, panoramic pool, 7 hectares land, 600 olive trees, vineyard, tufa cave Close to: Città della Pieve (5 km); Montepulciano (20 km); Lake Trasimeno (30 km); Florence (120 km); Rome (150 km)
This 440 sqm stone farmhouse near Montevarchi is split into two generous units, giving you eight bedrooms, seven bathrooms, and twice the excuses to invite guests. Terracotta floors, beams, and a wood-fired oven keep it quintessentially Tuscan, while a 1,000 sqm garden and 1-hectare woodland offer space for a pool, vines, or your own truffle-hunting dog.
Price: €1,100,000 Location: Montevarchi, Arezzo, Tuscany Special features: Two residential units, 8 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, terracotta floors, wood-fired oven, 1,000 sqm garden, 1-hectare woodland Close to: Montevarchi; under 40 minutes to Florence; Chianti wine region
Perched above the Lunigiana countryside, this 420 sqm restored farmhouse pairs chestnut floors, beamed ceilings, and vast fireplaces with spa indulgences like a sauna, Turkish bath, and saltwater pool. Six bedrooms, six bathrooms, olive groves, and sweeping Apuan Alps views make it the kind of place where “popping out for milk” might actually mean driving to Cinque Terre.
Price: €1,150,000 Location:Casola in Lunigiana, Massa and Carrara, Tuscany Special features: Saltwater pool, sauna, Turkish bath, olive groves, guest house, restored barn with expansion potential Close to: Gulf of Poets; Cinque Terre; Lucca and Pisa (under 1 hour)
Set between Spello and Assisi, this 600 sqm restored farmhouse offers six independent apartments, each with rustic-elegant style and garden views. Eleven bedrooms, a 12 x 6 m pool, wood-fired oven, and 6,000 sqm of manicured parkland make it equally suited to family life or high-end holiday rentals. Privacy, charm, and proximity to some of Umbria’s most celebrated towns – all in one.
Price: €1,250,000 Location:Spello, Perugia, Umbria Special features: Six apartments, pool with solarium, 6,000 sqm park, wood-fired oven, high-quality rustic finishes Close to: Spello; Assisi; under 2 hours to Rome; under 2.5 hours to Florence
With 380 hectares, six apartments, two guesthouses, and a pool the size of a small lake, this 665 sqm agrotourism estate near Gubbio is a ready-made hospitality business – or an extremely generous family compound. Olive groves, ornamental parkland, and views for days make it a rare blend of scale, beauty, and turnkey potential.
Price: €1,300,000 Location:Gubbio, Perugia, Umbria Special features: Six apartments, two guesthouses, 13.5 x 7.5 m pool, 380 hectares land, 25,000 sqm ornamental park Close to: Gubbio (30 km); Perugia (45 km); Assisi (55 km); under 2 hours to Florence or Rome
This 395 sqm stone farmhouse in Scansano blends history, elegance, and the odd surprise – like a turret with 360° views. Beamed ceilings, brick vaults, and a fireplace room keep it classic, while the garden’s old drinking trough now moonlights as a petite pool. Four hectares with 50 olive trees and proximity to Saturnia’s thermal baths make it as much a lifestyle as a home.
Price: €1,400,000 Location:Scansano, Grosseto, Tuscany Special features: Turret with panoramic views, 4 hectares land, 50 olive trees, wood-fired oven, small pool, photovoltaic heating system Close to: Scansano (2 km); Terme di Saturnia; Maremma villages; 40 minutes to the sea
Seventeen bedrooms, a SPA, a restaurant, and a pool with hydrotherapy – this 815 sqm stone estate is basically Tuscany’s answer to a five-star resort, but with 24 hectares of countryside instead of a car park view. Rolling arable land, woodland, and landscaped park surround the property, making it equally tempting as a high-end hospitality business or the most extravagant private home your friends will ever visit.
Price: €1,990,000 Location:Roccastrada, Grosseto, Tuscany Special features: 17 bedrooms, SPA with sauna and Turkish bath, restaurant with veranda, 14 x 7 m pool with hydrotherapy, 24 hectares land, 50 kWh photovoltaic system Close to: Grosseto (40 km); Follonica (48 km); Castiglione della Pescaia (52 km); Siena (58 km)
Moving goods within the EU
If you’re relocating from another EU or EEA country, things are refreshingly straightforward. There’s no customs process for personal belongings moving between EU member states — it’s as simple as hiring a removal van or shipping company and getting on the road.
You’ll still want to:
Plan ahead so your belongings arrive when you do.
Label your boxes clearly to make unpacking easier.
Insure valuable items for transport.
From France, Portugal or anywhere else in the EU, your belongings can cross freely — but always carry proof of residence in Spain (or your new rental/purchase contract) just in case.
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