5 Properties For Sale Near The Waterfront

Living near the waterfront is something that we all dream about. A short walk to a quiet pebble-beach, with the Mediterranean sea lapping at sunrise, it is no wonder that property typically sells at a premium near the sea. Luckily in Italy, there is quite a variety of options of stunning apartments for sale near some of Italy's best beaches and lakes, some more affordable than you might think.

Imagine your own penthouse in Liguria, a crescent-shaped region in northwest Italy that is very popular for the five ancient villages that glitter under the summer sun, Cinque Terre -- or stylish Portofino, full of five star hotels and expensive boutiques. There is much to discover here, once you get away from the crowds. Or what about a charming apartment with a view of Iseo lake, one of the four largest bodies of water in Italy, in the Lombardy region. Less well-known than Lake Como or Garda, this is Italy's hidden secret, beautifully nestled in nature with a prevailing calm. Browse these five properties on the waterfront that would be a dream for anyone to live.