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  An old Shepherds House near Campo Imperatore, Gran Sasso National Park

  If you are considering buying a house in rural Abruzzo, adapting a few of our tried and tested lines would be good to placate your friends and family who might you find strangely question your sanity at buying a property in such an unspoilt world…

  Close Proximity to the UK
  
  It is so close to the UK – only a 2 hour flight to Pescara, Rome & Ancona airports.

  Ryanair flies to Pescara (50 min drive to Bascianella, TE).

  Easyjet & Ryanair both fly to Ciampino Rome. (It is only one hour and a half’s drive from Rome to Bascianella, TE.)
  
  Europe’s Greenest Region

  One third of the region is designated parkland – more than any other within Europe.

  The wildlife includes boars, chamois, bears, wolves and Golden Eagles.

  It was Pope John Paul II’s favourite place for rambling.

  Highest Mountain in Italy

  The Corno Grande is the highest point of Italy – you can see both the Med & the Adriatric.

  It hosts Europe’s most southerly glacier – the Ghiacciaio del Calderone.

  Fantastic Apennine ski and Adriatic Sea beach resorts are never more than 30 minutes away.

  Culture Culture Culture

  Just a walk in a hilltop village can take you on a quick trip from the Romans, to medieval architecture, a Romanesque Church, the Renaissance Medici’s, and of course the modern.

  Delicious Wine at Affordable Prices

  It is the home to the delicious and oh so drinkable Montepulciano & Trebbiano wines and a good vintage will never break the bank.

  Super Local & Seasonal Food

  Where the eating of both local & seasonal food is practiced daily – no food miles, no plastic packing, they are green by tradition.

  It’s possible to never have to go to the supermarket again – there are daily & local van deliveries selling bread, cheese, salami, meat, fish, vegetable delivered straight to all the villages.

  You can eat an incredible 3-course meal with wine for less than 20 euros per head.

  The finest Pecorino Cheese is believed to be from Abruzzo’s Campotosto area.

  Tasty Water

  Brushing your teeth with mountain spring water is something that Londoners can only dream of.

  Festivals

  There is almost a festival a day held somewhere in Abruzzo, these don’t just celebrate Saints but medieval sinners like Lucrezia Borgia, food, snakes, Jazz to name a few.

  Great Public Transport

  Public transport is both cheap & very efficient!

  Lowest Crime Rate in Italy

  Violent crime per 1000 in London is currently running at 22.2%…

  House Prices

  House prices have increased by 15% over the past year, it is an investment.

  Charming Neighbours

  The Abruzzi people ‘speak from the heart’ and are the most open, hospitable, charitable & lovely in the whole wide world!

  Live beautifully within your means

  In Abruzzo it is possible… you can buy & restore a property for less than 100,000 euros.

  Further Reading

  The Herald – Living La Dolce Vita

  The Independent – House Hunting: In search of the real Italy

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  About the Author
  

  Sammy Dunham is a web marketing consultant, designing websites & writing copy to optimise web presence for her clients at webSEOlive. Past lives saw her studying in Firenze after which she taught History of Art & English and lived in Barcelona & The Bahamas. Keen on travel & photography, food & wine, co-editing Life in Abruzzo is her perfect job.

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  One comment for “Why Buy a House in Abruzzo?”

  1. You make it seem like such a lovely place and its in an ideal location for a quick trip from the UK.

     Posted by property inventory | February 23, 2010, 6:10 pm
     

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