When searching for a holiday home in Europe, you may be surprised by the difference in price from country to country.
Italy has some of the keenest priced properties on the market – making it a great choice for those on a budget, with unbeatable coastlines and landscapes adding to the charm. Access is easy and cheap too, with plenty of budget flights from the UK on offer.
While the better-established property markets in Rome, the northern lakes and the posher parts of Tuscany have fewer inexpensive properties nowadays, there are plenty of lesser-known areas with untapped property potential if you know where to look.
Here we’ve compiled a selection of lovely properties on the market around Italy currently for sale for under €50,000.
Coreglia Antelminelli, Lucca, Tuscany
This charming little house in a lively village is in good condition and has a bedroom and landing that is used as a second bedroom, with the living room and kitchen spread over three floors. Much of the furniture will be included. It is in a quiet pedestrian street and therefore there is no passing traffic, while shops, restaurants, bars and museum are all within walking distance. Pisa Airport is about an hour’s drive away.
(£42,166/€49,500, casatuscany.com)
Piano della Rocca, Borgo a Mozzano, Tuscany
This spacious semi-detached two-bedroom house with a garden with a pizza oven is located 30 minutes north of the city of Lucca.
With accommodation over three floors, there are cellars, a sitting room, dining room with open fire, kitchen and two double bedrooms. It is within walking distance of cafes, a 20-minute walk from the Bagni di Lucca railway station and there are further amenities a five-minute drive away at Borgo a Mozzano. Pisa Airport is under an hour’s drive.
(£42,592/€50,000, casatravella.com)
Mussomeli, Caltanissetta, Sicily
This two-bedroom house is located in the attractive medieval town of Mussomeli, perched on a hill in the heart of Sicily. With a one €1 tag, it is in need of a lot of TLC. The town has some impressive historic buildings including a castle and ancient churches. Palermo Airport is 55 miles away.
(85p/€1, case1euro.it)
Salemi, Sicily
‘Salemi has become so popular with foreigners looking for properties that some industrious new residents have started offering a week-long workshop called Living Like a Local, where they provide tours of available properties and information on the buying process, along with cooking classes, wine tastings, and local excursions,’ says Easter Weiss. ‘This Arabic-influenced town is just an hour from two international airports, Palermo and Trapani, 20 minutes to the beach and surrounded by local wineries.’
This one-bed townhouse situated in the historic centre has a ground floor with a garage which could be converted into a bedroom. The next floor has a living room with a Juliette balcony, the second has a bedroom and balcony, while the top floor has a kitchen, bathroom and balcony. Salemi was the location of the BBC’s Amanda & Alan’s Italian Job series, season 1.
(£18,740/€22,000, renovita.net)
Vibbiana, San Romano, Tuscany
This restored stone-built two-bedroom house has a terrace, upstairs balcony, cellar and magnificent views across to a historical hilltop fort. Fully modernised, including central heating, it is in very good structural condition.
The charming little village is situated close to Orecchiella National Park and its uncrowded trails where you can search for eagles, owls, hawks, deer, rams and other wildlife. Skiing is about a 40-minute drive away while the coast is less than an hour by car. Pisa Airport is about a 50-minute drive.
(£42,592/€50,000, youroverseashome.com)
Cianciana, Agrigento, Sicily
Cianciana is a small hillside town with spectacular valley views and enjoys a mild climate throughout the year. There are many shops, pizzerias, restaurants and two public outdoor swimming pools while beaches are just 30 minutes away.
‘Cianciana considered running a one euro house programme, but decided instead to work with homeowners to sell the properties slowly through a local real estate agency,’ says Easter Weiss. ‘Over the past 10 years, they’ve built a thriving international community with residents coming from all over the world to enjoy the slower pace, local festivals, and warm community.’
This three-storey, three-bedroom townhouse has charming features such as marble stairs and a living room and bedroom both with original terrazzo tiles – plus a balcony. There also a panoramic terrace.
(£38,333/€45,000, renovita.net)
Cammerata, Agrigento, Sicily
The good news? This is one of those houses in the centre of a historic Italian village that you can buy for a euro. The bad news? It’s estimated that restoration of this particular property will cost around €100,000 to €120,000. However, you can see that once restored, the property, which is on two levels, will be full of charm.
The beautiful village it is in, Cammerata, overlooks the valley of the river Platani and has a Norman castle and 17th-century church.
(85p/€1, streetto.it)
Penne, Pescara, Abruzzo
This recently restored one-bedroom apartment in the historic centre of the hilltop town of Penne is close to shops, restaurants and the town’s cathedral. Immediately habitable, it comes furnished and would make a good holiday home.
There is a communal courtyard characterised by vaults and arches, and the property has a spacious living area, good-sized kitchen and a large double bedroom with a roomy bathroom. Everything has been recently renovated and the town has splendid views to the mountains.
(£40,037/€47,000, abruzzopropertyitaly.com)
Troina, Enna, Sicily
This house, Casa Rinata, on three floors is offered through the one euro house scheme. Located in the historic centre of the very attractive medieval village of Troina, it has a small kitchen, dining room, two bathrooms and two bedrooms, one with a small balcony.
Needless to say, it will need considerable work. It is located within Nebrodi natural park, ideal for hiking and biking.
(85p/€1, housetroina.it)
Cugnoli, Pescara, Abruzzo
A two-bedroom property with a dining room, living room with fireplace and balcony, kitchenette, two bedrooms and a garden. The property has been restored but retains the original vaulted ceiling with exposed bricks.
The pretty village of Cugnoli was first mentioned in the 12th-century and the medieval walls surrounding the original settlement can still be seen. It is ideal for those looking for a slower pace of life. Abruzzo International Airport is 20 miles away.
(£42,592/€50,000, abruzzopropertyitaly.com)
Pascoso, Pescaglia, Tuscany
This two-bedroom village house with lovely views over the surrounding hills is located in easy reach of village amenities. It has a cellar on the lower ground floor, on the ground floor is a kitchen and living room with open fire and dining area, while upstairs are two bedrooms, one of which has access to a balcony.
It is located 21 miles from Lucca and about an hour from Pisa airport.
(£32,370/€38,000, casatravella.com)
Sambuca di Sicilia, Sicily
‘Sambuca di Sicilia recently celebrated the 450th Festa della Madonna dell’Udienza, or Madonna Festival,’ says Easter Weiss. ‘This event lasts for nearly two weeks with concerts, shows, and fairs each day, culminating in a parade that lasts throughout the night in which the statue of the Madonna is carried through the town. Generations of Sambucesi and tourists return to town each year for the festival.
‘This year, the event also featured the opening of the Casa Vitali, a former one euro house that has been renovated into a cultural centre for activists and artists for the promotion of human rights. There were also several grand openings of new businesses, largely due to the international success of the town’s one euro house programme. Although only about 30 houses were sold through the programme, upwards of 300 privately listed homes have sold as a result of the international interest in the town’s charm and vibrant community.’
This spacious multi-level home offers ample space and stunning views. As well as five bedrooms, it has a spacious kitchen, garage and a terrace with sweeping views of the Belice Valley.
(£42,592/€50,000, renovita.net)
San Vito dei Normanni, Brindisi, Puglia
‘Puglia has some great small properties for around £50,000 and some of them have the possibility to extend,’ says Linda Travella of Casa Travella. ‘You may well need to apply for permission once you have purchased .’
This two-bedroom property with plenty of potential sits in almost one acre of land and has a paved area at the front and back of the property, which could be used for a pergola, seating area and outdoor kitchen to create the perfect spot for alfresco dining. The garden has olive trees and room to install a pool, subject to planning permission.
(£50,259/€59,000, casatravella.com)
Sellano, Perugia, Umbria
With a bit of work, this property within a building constructed in 2000 could be transformed into a one-bedroom apartment. It boasts lovely views. Rome Ciampino Airport is 126km away.
(£11,925/€14,000, coldwellbanker.it)
Celenza Sul Trigno, Chieti, Abruzzo
The price of this characterful stone house was reduced from €25,000 to €16,000 in April. Situated in the historic centre of the hilltop town of Celenza Sul Trigno, it is half an hour by car from the beach.
It has a living room and a kitchen with a fireplace and vaulted ceilings, two large bedrooms, and a second floor with potential for further living space that would require the installation of a staircase and full renovation. There’s also a garage.
(£13,629/€16,000, abruzzoruralproperty.com)
Pontremoli, Lunigiana, Tuscany
Situated in the northern-most part of Tuscany, this three-bedroom stone house is immediately habitable and overlooks the village church and bell tower. It is in a region peppered with hills, woods, vineyards and olive groves, overlooking the Apuan Alps.
(£27,259/€32,000, terradilunigiana.it)
Fivizzano, Massa and Carrara, Tuscany
This semi-detached two-bedroom house with a terrace, balcony, courtyard and small garden is located in the elegant medieval town of Fivizzano, which is dominated by a square surrounded by historic buildings and an imposing fountain. There’s a good choice of shops, bars and restaurants.
(£42,592/€50,000, renovita.net)
Monteodorisio, Chieti, Abruzzo
This one-bedroom townhouse just seven miles from the Adriatic coast is located in the historical centre of this attractive village that is dominated by a medieval castle. Most of the original features has been preserved including lovely vaulted ceilings, stone walls and terracotta floors.
The lower floor has a kitchen and living room and the bedroom on the upper floor enjoys lovely views towards the sea. The large popular town of Vasto is nearby.
(£24,703/€29,000, abruzzopropertyitaly.com)
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