Our favourite budget properties in Italy

Claire Butler

Dreaming of la dolce vita but convinced your budget won’t stretch beyond a tiny city flat? Think again. Italy is overflowing with affordable gems — from cosy stone village houses and panoramic hillside retreats to stylish lake-view apartments and character homes with space to grow — all under €250k.

Updated monthly, our hand-picked selection brings together the very best of Italy’s budget-friendly homes, rich with charm, character and renovation potential. This edition takes you from a restored Tuscan townhouse with a roof terrace to a Ligurian mountain villa wrapped in greenery, a Sardinian sea-view escape, a tranquil Umbrian country home, and even a turn-key apartment inside a historic Lombardy villa with its own century-old park.

Whether you’re after a low-maintenance lock-up-and-leave, a rural bolthole with land, or a fixer-upper ready for its next chapter, there’s something here for every kind of buyer. With prices starting at just €72,000, your morning espresso on a sun-soaked terrace could be closer — and more affordable — than you think.

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Restored village home with large panoramic terrace

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This charming two-bedroom house in a historic Lunigiana borgo offers restored interiors, a cosy fireplace and a rare, spacious terrace for alfresco dining. With two bathrooms, dressing areas and central heating, it’s an inviting escape in classic Tuscan scenery.
 

Price: €72,000
Location: Casola in Lunigiana, Massa-Carrara
Special features: Large terrace, restored interiors, fireplace, two bathrooms, village gas + wood heating
Close to: Local amenities, historic hilltop villages, Aulla (25 mins), Cinque Terre coast (45–50 mins)
 

Bright holiday-ready apartment moments from the coast

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This well-kept two-bedroom apartment in the heart of Scalea offers a practical, low-maintenance layout ideal for summer escapes or year-round living. A welcoming base on the Riviera dei Cedri, it’s perfectly placed for beach days and vibrant local life.
 

Price: €80,000
Location: Scalea, Cosenza
Special features: Low-maintenance layout, bright interiors, move-in ready
Close to: Riviera dei Cedri beaches, shops and cafés, Scalea old town, train connections
 

Spacious first-floor apartment with terraces in a Tuscan spa village

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Set in a peaceful village known for its thermal baths, this bright two-bedroom apartment offers generous living space, three terraces, a private courtyard and a cosy fireplace. A comfortable, well-laid-out home with natural-gas heating.
 

Price: €95,000
Location: Fivizzano, Massa and Carrara
Special features: Three terraces, private courtyard, fireplace, pantry, natural-gas heating
Close to: Thermal spa, village cafés, local shops, Lunigiana countryside
 

Historic-villa apartment with parkland and tennis court near the Swiss border

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Set within a grand period villa surrounded by a century-old park, this bright one-bedroom apartment offers character, tranquillity and access to superb shared amenities. Features include a lofted bedroom, leafy communal gardens, a tennis court and two parking spaces.
 

Price: €98,000
Location: Alta Valle Intelvi, Como
Special features: Historic villa setting, loft bedroom, extensive shared park, tennis court, two parking spaces
Close to: Lake Lugano, Swiss border, hiking trails, golf club, Milan Malpensa (approx. 1 hr 35 mins)
 

Two-house opportunity with panoramic views in a historic Tuscan village

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In the medieval hamlet of Tereglio, this rare offering includes two adjoining houses: one partly renovated with renewed roof and rustic stone interiors ready for completion, and a second fully habitable three-bedroom home with a terrace and charming views. A superb project with immediate living space and excellent potential.

Price: €105,000
Location: Coreglia Antelminelli, Lucca
Special features: Two connected houses, renewed roof on project property, stone walls, fireplaces, terrace with views, cellar rooms
Close to: Coreglia Antelminelli, Bagni di Lucca thermal town, Garfagnana countryside, Lucca (approx. 50 mins)
 

Riverside village home with land and spacious interiors

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Set in a characterful village with amenities, this detached three-bedroom home offers generous rooms, a large kitchen with fireplace, a study with balcony, and extensive cellars including a garage. With nearly 4,000 m² of land bordering a peaceful stream, it’s an inviting countryside escape.
 

Price: €130,000
Location: Fivizzano, Massa e Carrara
Special features: Large kitchen with fireplace, study with balcony, multiple cellars, garage, 3,935 m² plot beside a stream
Close to: Fivizzano, Thermal spa town of Equi Terme, Aulla rail links, Lunigiana hill towns, Apuan Alps hiking routes
 

Mountain-view retreat with terraces and rustic charm

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Set above Badalucco with sweeping Ligurian mountain views, this two-bedroom villa offers a peaceful escape surrounded by 4,250 m² of terraced land. Inside, you’ll find an open-plan living area, a balcony bedroom with fireplace, and a courtyard perfect for outdoor dining. With parking for several cars and space to add a pool, it’s an inviting countryside hideaway close to village amenities and just 20 minutes from the coast.
 

Price: €145,000
Location: Badalucco, Imperia
Special features: Balcony with views, fireplace, large plot, outdoor dining courtyard, space for pool, parking for 2–3 cars
Close to: Badalucco village (10 mins), Taggia (15 mins), beaches (20 mins), Nice Airport (1h30)
 

Stone village home with character and terrace living

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Set in a medieval borgo with shops and daily essentials on your doorstep, this 124 m² stone house offers warm, traditional living across three levels. Highlights include a cosy taverna, a bright first-floor living area with terrace, two double bedrooms, two bathrooms, and central heating connected to village gas. A practical cellar-laundry room completes this ready-to-enjoy Tuscan retreat.

Price: €155,000
Location: Casola in Lunigiana, Massa and Carrara
Special features: Stone construction, terrace, wood-burning stove, taverna, cellar-laundry, central heating
Close to: Village shops, bar, grocer; Thermal Spa towns of Lunigiana; easy access to Aulla and the Apennine trails
 

Panoramic hillside home with terraces near Lake Gramolazzo

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Set in a peaceful hamlet just minutes from Lake Gramolazzo, this 180 m² detached house offers generous interiors, sweeping terraces and flexible space across two levels. Move-in ready, it features a bright living room with fireplace, dining room, kitchen, bathroom and two bedrooms on the main floor, plus a large upper living room and three additional unfinished bedrooms for future expansion. 

Price: €175,000
Location: Minucciano, Lucca
Special features: Panoramic terraces, fireplace, flexible upper level, gardens, private courtyard, garage and cellar
Close to: Lake Gramolazzo (3 minutes), local restaurants, cafés and amenities; walking trails and Apennine countryside
 

Sea-view apartment with pool access near Isola Rossa

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Just 2 km from the beaches of Isola Rossa, this bright first-floor apartment offers effortless coastal living with a spacious veranda overlooking the sea. Set within a residence with a shared swimming pool, the property includes a living room with kitchenette, a double bedroom and a bathroom — fully furnished and ready to enjoy. An easy lock-up-and-leave holiday home in beautiful North Sardinia.

Price: €185,000
Location: Trinità d’Agultu e Vignola, Sassari
Special features: Sea-view veranda, shared pool, furnished interiors, low-maintenance
Close to: Isola Rossa (2 km), Gulf of Asinara, Costa Smeralda, Castelsardo, Santa Teresa di Gallura, Alghero, Stintino

Renovated Salento townhouse with vaulted ceilings and private garden

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In the historic heart of Martano, this beautifully restored 80 m² townhouse blends traditional Salento vaulted ceilings with modern, designer-led interiors. Fully furnished and move-in ready, it features an elegant open-plan living space, a flexible bedroom zone, a multipurpose study room and a charming private garden — ideal for quiet outdoor evenings. A stylish pied-à-terre close to Lecce, the Adriatic beaches and all village amenities.
 

Price: €200,000
Location: Martano, Lecce
Special features: Restored vaulted ceilings, designer furnishings, flexible layout, private garden, move-in ready
Close to: Martano village centre; Torre dell’Orso & Sant’Andrea beaches (15 mins); Lecce (20 mins); Brindisi Airport (35+ mins)

Sea-view family home with terraces and orchard near Sicily’s south coast

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Just 800 metres from the beach, this spacious three-bedroom home offers bright interiors, generous outdoor space and mid-distance sea views. Spread over two levels, it features modern kitchens and bathrooms, air-conditioned bedrooms, multiple terraces for outdoor dining and a recently updated finish throughout. Two additional plots — including a lemon-and-olive orchard — are included, adding extra charm and potential. A ready-to-enjoy coastal retreat close to Agrigento and the Valley of the Temples.

Price: €215,000
Location: Palma di Montechiaro, Agrigento
Special features: Sea-view balconies, modern interiors, wraparound terraces, air conditioning, orchard included
Close to: Lido di Palma beaches (800 m); Agrigento & Valley of the Temples (30 mins); Scala dei Turchi; local shops, bars and restaurants

Spacious two-level villa with olive grove near Lake Trasimeno

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Set in peaceful countryside just minutes from Castiglione del Lago, this five-bedroom detached villa offers generous interiors, two kitchens, a panoramic terrace and flexible layout ideal for multi-generational living or rental use. Outside, the 2,000 m² plot includes 28 olive trees, a brick oven, vegetable garden and a large garage. A quiet, well-connected retreat with plenty of potential close to Lake Trasimeno.
 

Price: €220,000
Location: Castiglione del Lago, Perugia
Special features: Two independent floors, panoramic terrace, fireplace and wood oven, garage, olive trees, well irrigation
Close to: Castiglione del Lago (5 km); nearest village (1 km); Lake Trasimeno; Perugia Airport (60 mins); Florence Airport (1 hr 30 mins)

 

Stylish duplex with mountain views and shared pool near Aulla

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Set within an elegant stone-built complex with a beautiful swimming pool, this contemporary two-level apartment offers sweeping views of the Apuan Alps and surrounding valleys. Featuring a portico entrance, bright living room with fireplace, modern kitchen, two bathrooms and two–three bedrooms, it blends Tuscan charm with modern comfort. Underfloor heating, pre-installed air-conditioning, security wiring and optional garage complete a very appealing lock-up-and-leave home.

Price: €220,000
Location: Aulla, Massa and Carrara
Special features: Shared pool, panoramic mountain views, underfloor heating, fireplace, two-level layout, optional garage
Close to: Aulla amenities; historic hillside borgo; Lunigiana villages; Apuan Alps hiking trails; beaches of northern Tuscany and Liguria

Historic stone home with restaurant space in a medieval Mulazzo village

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Part of a former Malaspina estate, this character-filled stone property offers a two-bedroom first-floor apartment plus a fully equipped professional kitchen and dining space on the ground floor — ideal for a private restaurant, studio, or creative conversion. Set in a beautiful medieval hillside village just 10 minutes from shops and motorway links, it blends history, charm and flexible possibilities.
 

Price: €230,000
Location: Mulazzo, Massa and Carrara
Special features: Historic stone building, professional kitchen, restaurant space, two-bedroom apartment, hillside village setting
Close to: Mulazzo services; Aulla (motorway access); Lunigiana hilltowns; walking trails; 40–50 minutes to the Ligurian coast

Sea-view apartment with private courtyard in medieval Bibbona

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Just a short stroll from Bibbona’s historic centre and only 8 km from the coast, this bright two-bedroom apartment offers generous interiors, a private rear courtyard, and panoramic views stretching all the way to the sea. Set on the raised ground floor with its own entrance, it features a spacious kitchen opening directly onto the courtyard, a comfortable living room, two bathrooms, and air-conditioned interiors in excellent condition. A large garage completes the property — an ideal lock-up-and-leave near Tuscany’s famed Etruscan Coast.

Price: €240,000
Location: Bibbona, Livorno
Special features: Private courtyard with sea view, independent entrance, two bathrooms, air conditioning, large garage
Close to: Bibbona’s medieval centre; Marina di Bibbona (8 km); Cecina; Etruscan Coast beaches; wine estates and countryside walking routes

Renovated single-level home with large garden in Bagni di Lucca

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Set on the edge of peaceful Vico Pancellorum and surrounded by ancient chestnut trees, this move-in-ready three-bedroom villa offers bright, modernised interiors on one floor, plus a spacious cellar below. The layout includes a generous living/dining room with fireplace, a separate kitchen, two bathrooms, and useful storage. Outside, terraced gardens wrap around the property, fully enclosed with both pedestrian and vehicle access. With diesel central heating and solar hot water, it’s an easy, comfortable base in classic Tuscan countryside.
 

Price: €250,000
Location: Bagni di Lucca, Lucca
Special features: Single-level layout, renovated interiors, large enclosed garden, fireplace, solar hot water, spacious cellar
Close to: Vico Pancellorum village; Bagni di Lucca; hiking routes; Lucca (45 minutes); Pisa Airport (1 hour 15 minutes)


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  • Samir eshmawi

    10 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.

  • Admin

    13 Jun. 2025

    We completely agree – thanks for your comment Samir!

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