Below a description is given for the
main property areas. Simply find the region you are looking for read the description of
the areas if necessary and click the corresponding 'view properties' link to see all the
properties available in that area.
Note.
Properties are sold in Euros,
France Luxury Property
Cotes d'Azur, South of France
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Ski Apartments
Aprica Ski Apartments, only 1½ hours from the Milan Airports
City Apartments
Apartments in the
Milan Centre
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Veneto
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Lake Como
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If you would like yo buy a property in an area of exceptional beauty and be situated in a
very good position to travel to other parts of Europe, then Lake Como is the place for
you. It also has the added advantage of beautiful summer weather and mild winters, but it
is close to the ski slopes for those lovers of winter sports. You can go by coach for the
day from Como town to Madesimo in mid winter to ski for the day.
We could not mention this area without the names of such famous designers as Armani and
Versace, but it is not only designer clothing that is available, there are many markets,
either along the shores of the lake or in Como town, where there is a large market at
least twice a week.
Access is easy and there are 3 airports in Milan, Linate and Malpensa & Bergamo. with
many special offers available from Easy Jet and Ryan Air. In high season there were
flights for as little as £90 and mid season you can fly for as little as £45!.
Many very famous artists and writers, such as Shelley, Winston Churchill have found their
inspiration on Lake Como and it is easy to see why, the views are stunning and the food
and wine, as always, delicious.
Casa Travella can offer a large selection of property in this area, in
fact too much to list here, if you do not see
what you want. Please do not hesitate to contact Linda Travella for
additional properties or advice.
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(see also Lake Lugano)
Lake Garda
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Lake Maggiore &
Orta
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Lake Maggiore is the second
largest of the lakes after Garda and winds majestically between Lombardy and Piedmont. it
was chiseled out of the mountains in the Ice age and the climate improved enough by Roman
times for it to take the name Lacus Verbanus, for the verbana that still grow by its
shores along with the camellias and azaleas. The lake is set apart from the others by the
wonderful Borromean islands that still belong to the Borremeo family from Milan , who also
hold the fishing rights over the whole lake and have done since the 16th century! The
western shore of the lake is the most scenic towns are Stresa, Baveno and Verbania. The
area is easy to travel to from Milan where there are 2 airports. The nearest is Malpensa
and it is just one hours drive away .Very important is you are thinking of travelling
regularly. Prices can be as low as £40.00 return out of season and even in August return
fares can be found for as low as £90.00. Casa Travella can offer you splendid period
villas of days gone by or apartments in period villas. These properties are all set in
wonderful gardens and have delightful lake views. You can buy a 3 bedroom detached house
with lake view and private garden for around £200.000.00 or a newer style apartment in a
Residence with facilities such as swimming pool and tennis court. If you cannot see the
sort of property you require please contact us and we will see if we can help you.
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Piemonte
This area is for those of you who adore fine wines and
good food. Alba and Asti are the main wine growing regions and this is of course the home
of the famous ‘I tartufi bianchi’
The landscape is characterised by rolling hills that are dotted with small villages. The
mains towns of Alessandria, Casale Monferrato, Asti and Alba are all linked by rail.
However if you want to visit the vineyards a car is a must. In the area around Alba you
can find the fertile hills of Le Langhe, the area that provides the best red wines of
Barolo, Nebbiolo and Bareresco, to name but a few.
You can fly Turin , Genoa or even Milan and depending on which area you are going to it
will take about one and a quarter hours.
This is the land of farmhouses and open spaces. If that appeals to you then please see a
list of our selection of properties and you will see that you can get great value for
money!
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Properties
Western Liguria
Good wine, delicious
food and wonderful scenery, what more could you want when you are thinking of buying a
property! Now I suspect you are saying 'cheap flights and easy access' yes, you can have
those as well. To fly to this area you can use airports of Nice or Genoa, at the moment of
writing this there are flights for 30.000 RETURN. Without a doubt there will be a few
restrictions but with flights at that price and a good central 3 star hotel costing around
45.00 for 2 people with breakfast it is cheaper than a weekend away at home. You are only
about one and a half hours from the South of France and around 2 hours from Milan and very
close to Monaco. If you look at our list or properties you will be surprised that you can
afford much more than you think.
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Tuscany, general
This is a beautiful, well known area that is easy to
reach, has the sea, mountians and wonderful countryside. What more can I say?
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Tuscany The Casentino
This little known area is in the North east of Tuscany between Florence and Arezzo. Poppi
is the main town and the area, like many others in Tuscany is rich in verdant vegetation
and interesting countryside . The North of the Casentino is now a protected national park
and there are many beautiful walks to enjoy.
This area has been described as Tuscany's hidden jewel and remains unspoilt which means
that prices for property are affordable.
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Casentino Properties
Tuscany The Mugello
This lovely region in Eastern Tuscany is just 30kms
from Florence. It is steeped in history and the Medici family came from here. The cultural
development of the area has been aided by its closeness to Florence. Many famous painters
found their inspiration here , Giotto amongst them.
The area boasts an 18 hole championship golf course and as you play you can admire the
beautiful Tuscan countryside. If you want excitement then take a trip to the Formula 1
race track close by.
If you prefer something a little quieter then go and relax at Lake Bilancino where you can
fish, sail or wind surf.
However whatever you choose to do you will be very surprised at the affordable prices of
property in the area and so close to Florence. Florence airport close by and Pisa at one
hour and twenty minutes) So take a trip with us and think about investing in the little
discovered region of Tuscany.
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Properties
Tuscany Montalcino
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Tuscany Lucca
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This delightful area is within easy reach of Pisa and
about one hour from the sea. Most of our properties are between Lucca, Bagni di Lucca and
towards Barga. If you like the older style properties this area is certainly for you and
Casa Travella can offer villages houses with original features and ready to move into for
about £68.000.00
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Tuscany
Volterra
Volterra is one of the finest and less-known hilltop
towns tucked away in the heart of Southern Tuscany. It is located a short distance from
Florence and Siena and is only 64km from Pisa, which is also the nearest airport. Volterra
is idyllically set amidst an evocative landscape of soft rolling hills and lush woodland
and dominates the Cecina and Era valleys. A haven of Etruscan, Roman, Medieval and
Rennaissance art and architecture, Volterra and the surrounding area offer a peaceful and
relaxing location for your Tuscan home.The area has a Mediterranean climate with a fairly
mild winter weather and generally dry summers.
Volterra has borne witness to 3,000 years of cultural influence and still retains its
medieval character and charm. The defensive wall that encircles the city was built in the
13th century and many of the houses and palazzi were built between the 13th and 14th
centuries. It is situated 40kms from.
This area is still quite ‘undiscovered’ and wonderful ‘Casa Colonica’
can be found at reasonable prices, either ready to move into or to restore. Please see a
selection of our properties , more are available on request.
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Properties
Lazio
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Eastern Liguria, Cinque Terre
This is the name given to the
stretch of coastline that links: Monterosso al Mare, Vewrnazza, Corniglia, Manarola and
Riomaggiore. The scenic character of these seaside towns owes much to the absence of a
connecting coast road. There is only one main road about halfway up the hillside and this
provides a great opportunity for cycling. The towns are linked by the Genoa, Rome rail link and road links between La
Spezia and Portovenere.
If you buy in these villages you will normally leave your car in the 'piazza' and take the
electric bus down to the sea and shops. There are many other attractive villages nearby
although not called 'Cinque Terre', these are Portovenere, Levanto and Lerici, to name a
few.
Property in these villages are not cheap, however you can purchase a unique property right
on the sea front. As you can probably imagine food in the area is based on fresh fish and
pasta.
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Eastern Liguria, Cinque Terre Properties
Le Marche
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This region of Italy is rich in history and culture as most of Italy and has a distinctive
rural feel, in the area around Amandola and Macerata Its green rolling hills and
historical castles gives the feeling of space and the food today is still based on the
simple peasant diet of years gone by. The land changes as you go towards the sea where you
will find the typical seaside towns. San Benedetto del Tronto on the border of Le Marche
and Abruzzo with it huge palm trees and sandy beaches and can offer you a very good
infrastructure
We have properties available very close to the sea,or if you are looking for that
‘rustic’ style property we can offer you some just 7 kms inland. This
‘untapped’ area offers great properties at prices that you can afford. You may
not have thought of it before but we would certainly suggest that you take a look.
For the area around Amandola, Ancona is the nearest airport and for the San Benedetto area
you can fly to Ancona or Pescara. The airports are one to one and a half hours from the
properties
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Le Marche Properties
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Abruzzo Properties
Basilicata
/ Puglia
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Basilicata
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This is a little known region in the South of
Italy that borders Puglia and has wonderful beaches and interesting historical properties
such as the ‘Sassi’ of Matera ( we will soon be offering you properties here) It
is un-spoilt and un discovered, which means of course that the properties are still great
value!
Food and wine in the area is as you would expect in Italy, delicious. There is the normal
huge emphasis on fresh produce and vegetables feature greatly on the menu. If you have a
sweet tooth you can’t go wrong with breakfast croissants the largest I have seen
filled with fresh pastry cream and fresh cherry jam! ,
You can fly to Bari or Brindisi which means you have a choice of scheduled or budget
airlines. From the airport you should allow about one and a quarter hours.
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Other Areas
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Sardinia
Sardinia is a little known but beautifully kept secret lying in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Blue and turquoise sea and unspoilt coastline makes Sardinia the favourite holiday
destination of the Italians, what better recommendation could you have.
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