🏡 Friday Finds for February 7th, 2025
My favorite houses for sale in Italy under €500,000
Ciao, y’all!
Happy Friday. I am happy to welcome all the new followers to my Olive + Pine newsletter! I’m glad you’re here. Needless to say, due to the amount of people that have reached out to me this past week, Italy is definitely at the top of the list these days to potentially plant new roots of some kind. I think maybe that has always been the case, but I sense that people are looking for a retirement option or a secondary home because many of you are seeking more affordable housing options (again, I bought my house in Tuscany for €120,000), a lower cost of living and/or just a more peaceful, healthier and slower pace of life. Am I right? I know that was the case for me!
And even if you are just here dreaming and you enjoy looking at homes for sale, this is the place for you, and you are welcome here.
I hope the homes I curated for you this week inspire you. There is an amazing villa up for grabs at auction, so don’t miss that one! Side note, I had a friend of mine in Italy that bought their villa at auction and got it at a STEAL, so I had to share one I found this week with you all!
And if you wouldn’t mind taking a few minutes at the end, I would love your feedback on something regarding property tours from my poll Tuesday. Grazie!
Andiamo! Enjoy.
Apartment with a Sea View and Tons of Amenities
📍Arenzano, Genoa (province), Liguria, Italy
💰 €330,000
Look at the view from this one! Sign me up!
Located in Arenzano, which is in the province of Genoa, you’ll find this cozy apartment in a Mediterranean village. You’ll have easy access to all the necessary services and even have this sea view from your property! Enjoy a heated infinity pool with a waterfall, a private park, great outdoor areas to relax, and you can even request spaces for private vegetable gardens. This would make a great holiday home. Just imagine summers here! More details in the listing below.
The details: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment where you can enjoy relaxing holidays and incredible views
Splendid Restored Villa with Pool (Don’t Miss This One!)
📍Viterbo, Viterbo (province), Lazio, Italy
💰 €375,000 ** Starting Bid at AUCTION (see details in listing!)
This stately villa has been completely renovated and dates back to the end of the 1700s. A tree-lined avenue, which crosses olive groves, leads to the stone house and the staircase, which constitutes the entrance of the villa. Isn’t it absolutely stunning?
A large home that has so much potential and would be perfect for a larger family to enjoy! The large garden area includes a swimming pool and a second building for guests of about 350 square meters, and a small private chapel. What a dream property!
More details on this are in the listing, but there is an opportunity to use the additional building solely as a rental and the best part? This one is up for auction!! Someone will be SUPER LUCKY to snag this one up!
Things to note: Last day to present an offer is on April 2, 2025
The details: 7 bedroom, 2 bathroom villa with a guest house and pool- GREAT investment!
Renovated Tuscan Penthouse 5 Minutes from Siena
📍Siena, Siena (province), Tuscany, Italy
💰 €295,000
Located within a charming historic villa just 5 minutes from Siena, this charming apartment captures the essence of Tuscan character with its exposed beams and design. Recently renovated, the property offers a unique living experience! From almost every room, you’ll get to enjoy amazing landscape and countryside views.
Residents of this historic villa can enjoy a communal garden and a common laundry room for maximum convenience. This apartment represents an extraordinary opportunity for those who wish to live a unique experience just a few steps from Siena in the stunning Crete Senesi region of Tuscany! If you’ve never been to this part of Italy, just google it! IT IS STUNNING. It’s that view of Tuscany you see in paintings.
The details: 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment that is in the heart of the Tuscan countryside outside of Siena
Cozy Flat in Historic City Center of Lucca
📍City Center Lucca, Lucca (province), Tuscany, Italy
💰 €290,000
This one is for those looking for a place in the heart of Lucca! Are you dreaming of a pied-à-terre in the historic center? This lovely and bright apartment, recently renovated, is located on the 1st floor of a historic building with only 3 units inside, located in a sunny little square with easy access and parking.
Perfect as an investment property: already rented with excellent income history.
The details: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment in the town of Lucca and walkable to services and amenities - a GREAT find!
Fascinating property in the heart of Vignanello
📍Vignanello, Lazio, Italy (60 km NW of Rome)
💰 €150,000
What a cozy place with charming details! One of my favorite details is the small balcony overlooking the main street of the town. The entire house has just been renovated with French nailed parquet, gold leaf details, beautiful glasswork and it is being sold fully equipped, from the latest generation TVs to antique furniture. That is a huge bonus!
Legend has it that Handel, the famous Saxon musician, particularly enjoyed visiting the residence to taste the delicacies cooked by a local villager and thus find rest, hence the name of the house Al Ristoro di Handel. A must see!
The details: 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom French inspired apartment but with all the charm of Italy
Thanks for those that attended the Buying a Home in Italy Workshop last weekend! It was fun spending a Saturday morning with you all.
And thank you for the feedback on my poll from Tuesday’s newsletter. It looks like Property Tours followed by Community Groups lead the way. I’m always looking for ways to bring even more value to my paid community, so your feedback helps guide that!
I appreciate your feedback and look forward to bringing more things of value to you in 2025! Have a wonderful week!
Angie
I love this trend of featuring houses for sale in the area you're writing about! I've seen it on a few different publications now. You've done this so well, Angie! It's so fun to peruse the options available. Absolutely makes me want to move to Tuscany tomorrow.
Hi Angie and Happy Friday!
Know you’re getting excited and anxious for your return to Italy!
I’m voting for both shared videos here and also maybe arrangements to tour a property or two while in Italy for a retreat. That would be a great add-on for before or after the retreats.
Looking at flights and it seems that Rome or Milan are the best routes from the southeastern US. Any suggestions on best deals?? I’m always looking at Delta & partners first but open to other options.
Thanks for doing what you do!! 😍