Property for sale in Tuscany

Property in Tuscany is one of the most sought after commodities in the international property arena. People return to Tuscany in droves year after year, so it is no surprise that Tuscan real estate is as resilient an asset class as ever. When looking to buy a house in Tuscany, be sure to look out for the most important of all criteria: location, location, location. There is a common misconception that any property in Tuscany is more expensive than other areas of Italy, but as with any area, there are parts of Tuscany far more sought after, and therefore more costly, than others. So if you find a restored farmhouse in Siena you may well expect to pay almost double what you might pay for a similar house in a less well known part of Tuscany, such as the beautiful but lesser known Casentino area north of Arezzo. Similarly, Lucca is a stunningly preserved medieval town well renowned for the abundance of stunning Tuscan villas in the Lucchese style, with large price tags, but travel 25km north of the town into the Garfagnana area and the property prices are significantly lower.

Buying a genuine Tuscan villa has become somewhat the preserve of the rich and famous, but it also attracts investors who have a commercial interest in owning a slice of prime Italian real estate. Villa Fontana near Cortona is a perfect example: a beautifully preserved Italian villa with 18th century looks and 16th century origins, the villa could be considered too large for most individuals, but thanks to its rarity it will prove a solid investment over time for an eventual buyer. Cortona has become one of the jewels of real estate in Tuscany, thanks to its beautiful and thriving city centre, its vicinity to Lake Trasimeno and its easy accessibility to major road and rail links throughout Tuscany and nearby Umbria. Property in Cortona has maintained a high value thanks to demand for luxury homes in the area, but it still offers great value compared to property in Siena and Chianti for example. We pride ourselves with having the opportunity to market some of the best Italian properties for sale and rent in Tuscany and for that matter Italy. Whatever your requirements why not start your Italian property search here. If you don’t find what you are looking for please contact us and we will do our very best to fulfil your Italian dream.