Find A Dream Castle in Italy

As you may have noticed from the photos of houses on the right, I’m running a little ad campaign for a company known as Tuscany Real Estate.

Mike Buttery of this company, which is operated from both Italy and the UK, recently wrote, said he liked the blog, had linked to it, and asked for a link to his site. I was happy to give him the link, after having a look at the selection of houses Tuscany and Umbria in on offer on his Tuscany Real Estate site. Incidentally, a property offered by Mike’s company has been featured in the New York Times real estate section.

Well, I decided to go one better than a little link and set up a shop window for Mike. Although it is not immediately clear, there are a total of six houses for sale, but to see them all, you will need to either refresh the browser, open a few posts, or visit a page up in the top menu bar. The photo ad should then magically change! Exercise your finger and Click here to see what happens.

Boy, there is some lovely stuff there, and although some of the properties on offer are in the price range of those who breeze around by helicopter and private jet, for example: this castle, and this castle too (The stuff of dreams!).

There are also, for those who aren’t paid $20million to make a film, many other lovely places on offer at much more down to earth prices. And for those who are into restoration, there is a good choice of properties in this category too.

I also liked the detailed descriptions Tuscany Real Estate provides, which is something Italian estate agents/real estate brokers don’t really bother with.

If you are considering moving to Italy, and especially Tuscany or Umbria, then visiting the Tuscany Real Estate site would be a good idea, and there is information on how to buy a house in Italy and the various stages you will need to go through before you can enjoy your new purchase.

Should you wish to know a little about the potential pitfalls involved in buying apartments in Italy, then this post may help: So, you want to buy an apartment in Italy?

Even if you are not considering buying a place in Italy, a visit to Tuscany Real Estate may well start you thinking about it. I dare you not to click here!

Happy house hunting!

House For Sale near Milan

Gaetano Salvo, friend and Blog from Italy researcher wants to sell his house. For those who might be interested, or may know of someone or some company interested in purchasing a house in a quiet location on the outskirts of Milan, here are the details:

Price: €610,000

The House:

• A modern four storey dwelling
• Three bedrooms
• Two bathrooms/downstairs wc
• Garage
• Garden
• Gas central heating

Built in 1989, and situated on a private residential estate on the end of a row of three houses. The property benefits from having a corner plot and so has a garden that is larger than many of the other properties on the estate.

The Accommodation

All measurements are approximations for guidance only. All comments are for guidance purposes only. Prospective purchasers are encouraged to verify all information and comments.

Ground Floor

Entrance hall

Living Room - 5m x 5m (16′ 4″ x 16′ 4″)

With window opening directly onto the patio area and the garden itself.

There are two marble finished stairways. One leads to the first floor and the other leads to the basement areas.

Kitchen - 3.5m x 3.5m (11′ 1″ x 11′ 1″)

On the right of the entrance hall. Spacious with fitted units, cooker hood, and a glass panelled door leading onto the front of the property.

Utility/WC room

On the left of the entrance hall

First Floor

Master bedroom - 5m x 4m (16′ 4″ x 13′ 1″)

Parquet floor. Overlooks the garden to the rear of the property.

Bathroom one

Finished in black and white. With bathtub, wash hand basin, wc, bidet, and storage cupboard.

Bedroom two - 3.5m x 3.5m (11′ 1″ x 11′ 1″)

Parquet floor and balcony.

Bathroom two

Finished in white tiling with red features. With shower cubicle, wash hand basin, wc, and bidet.

Landing area

With stairway leading up to the second floor area. Could be used as a small home office.

Second floor

Attic conversion - 4m x 6.5m (16′ 4″ x 21′ 3″) (the area which is head height).

Presently in use as a children’s bedroom. An under-eaves storage cupboard also present.

Basement Area

Room one - 3.5m x 4.5m (11′ 1″ x 14′ 9″)

Currently used to house a multi-gym.

Utility/boiler room with access to garage.

More than enough space for a washing machine and freezer or for use as a small workshop or office.

Garage 5m x 4m (16′ 4″ x 13′ 1″)

Big enough for one car and two scooters/motorbikes.

Garden - lawn. Barbecue, and shed.

Condition

The property is in a good state of repair both internally and externally.

Location:

Buccinasco is a quiet and attractive suburb of Milan down on the south western corner of the city. Click on Buccinasco to see where it is. Buccinasco is primarily a modern residential area and has a wide variety of local amenities including nursery, first, and middle schools. There is no secondary school, but the township is within the catchment area of one of Milan’s better high schools.

There are plenty of shops in the area, including supermarkets, and Buccinasco is only about five minutes drive away from the red metro line which can take you right into the centre of Milan in about 20 minutes. There are also frequent bus services to the city centre.

The area around the house has plenty of greenery and open spaces and is very quiet. Parking is no problem either with two spaces at the house itself and a dedicated parking area right outside the entrance to the private housing estate on which the house is situated.

Buccinasco is also located a short drive away from the Lorenteggio area, where companies such as Vodafone, Pfizer, and other large organisations have their Milanese branches.

Price

The property is offered at a price of €650,000 €610,000.  The price is negotiable unless a prospective buyer wishes to acquire the house and all its furnishings and fittings.

The sale will take place privately, which means that real estate broker/estate agents fees will not be payable. All other expenses relating to the acquisition of property in Italy will be payable.

Viewing

If you wish to view the property, then please use the contact system to express your interest in the first instance. Alex Roe will then contact you to arrange a suitable time and date for a viewing.