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Restored stone rustico in the Alta Langa

by Carla Passino | Tue, 04/28/2009 - 09:27

Words by Carla PassinoA vernacular rustico in the wooded countryside close to Cortemilia offers great views and excellent value for money.The sky is green in…

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Contemporary villa on lake Como

by Carla Passino | Wed, 04/22/2009 - 10:03

Words by Carla PassinoA classic façade hides slick contemporary interiors and state of the art comforts in this grand villa which affords panoramic views over…

Quake: murder charges possible

by ITALY | Sat, 04/18/2009 - 03:00

Murder charges may be a possible outcome of an inquiry into construction safety in the wake of the April 6 earthquake, L'Aquila Public Prosecutor Alfredo…

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Churches make heavenly homes

by Carla Passino | Mon, 04/06/2009 - 11:21

Words by Carla PassinoUnwanted churches are often full of historic and architectural charm, lending themselves to become amazing homes.Want a home full of…

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Stone casale in Civita di Bagnoregio, Lazio

by Carla Passino | Fri, 04/03/2009 - 09:39

Words by Carla PassinoThis pretty stone casale set among 100 olive trees is only 90 miles from Rome but it feels like a world apart.Perched at the top of a…

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Sestriere bucks the slowdown trend

by Carla Passino | Tue, 03/31/2009 - 09:22

Words by Carla PassinoThe Piedmontese resort has seen steady prices and a significant increase in transactions throughout last year.The Italian housing market…

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Period home in Castel del Monte, Abruzzo

by Carla Passino | Tue, 03/24/2009 - 05:56

Words by Carla PassinoA stone home with two bedrooms and a round tower in the medieval town of Castel del Monte, Abruzzo, is available for sale for a very…

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Italian property market to stabilise in 2010

by Carla Passino | Mon, 03/23/2009 - 09:53

Words by Carla PassinoFollowing the worsening of the international economic crisis, housing demand significantly dropped in Italy, but Italians continue to see…

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Historic barracks, castles and forts may go under auction

by Carla Passino | Mon, 03/16/2009 - 12:04

Words by Carla PassinoThe Italian Defence Ministry is considering selling some of its property assets to fund restoration and maintenance work of more suitable…

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Panoramic apartment in Arona, Lake Maggiore

by Carla Passino | Wed, 03/11/2009 - 12:50

Words by Carla PassinoAzure lake views and grandiose frescoes vie for attention at this first floor apartment situated in a period building in the centre of…