Tuscany, Italy - A Place in the Sun

2021 / Tuscany, Italy Scarlette Douglas on 7 September 2021

Tuscany, Italy Scarlette Douglas

Scarlette Douglas is helping Laura and Matt fulfil their long-held dream of buying a holiday home in the spectacular Italian countryside of Tuscany. The couple have a budget of £180,000 to find a property with breathtaking views and plenty of room for their two grown up children to come and visit. Scarlette has five stunning properties lined up to show them, but will they love any enough to put in an offer?

Tuscany

What's the appeal?

Known for its stunning landscapes, with spectacular villages dotted in between, Tuscany is home to 7 world heritage sites and over 120 natural reserves. But it’s not just the great outdoors that make this area so famous. It’s regarded as the birthplace of Italian renaissance and the cities here are bursting with priceless art. It’s also well-known by wine-lovers for the wide selection grown here. With this combination of culture, history and nature, the area attracts more than 1.5 million tourists every year.

Property 1

Two-bed apartment near Cortona

The first property is in the heart of the Tuscan countryside, on the outside of Cortona. It's just a 10-minute walk from a local shop and restaurant. This apartment is within a traditional Tuscan country house with a communal pool. It has a private garden, a covered terrace, spacious rooms and a number of traditional features. Find out more here.

Valued at £214,286 at the time of filming.

Property 2

Three-bed semi-detached farmhouse in Caprese Michaelangelo

This three-bed, two-bath semi-detached farmhouse has a private garden at the front, a huge open plan living area, a modern kitchen and plenty of character. Find out more here.

Valued at £169,643 at the time of filming.

Property 3

Four-bed country house in La Faggietta

Up next is a four-bedroom semi-detached country house with fantastic views of the surrounding hills. It has a large lounge/diner, terraces on the ground and first floor, and a garden. It's located 3.5 miles from Caprese Michaelangelo in a largely secluded woodland setting. Find out more here.

Valued at £190,909 at the time of filming.

Property 4

Two-bed townhouse in Frassineto

This property is a two-bedroom townhouse with a communal pool. It has a large terrace at the front, and a lovely private garden to the rear with far-reaching views. It has a spacious interior, including a huge basement, with option to add a third bedroom. See more from the agent here.

Valued at £177,273 at the time of filming.

Property 5

Five-bed house in Caprese Michaelangelo

The final property is a five-bedroom house with stunning views. It has a huge terrace, two living rooms, a utility room and a garage. Find out more here.

Valued at £151,786 at the time of filming.

Hot property

Five-bed house in Arezzo

This three storey, five-bedroom house is set up high within five acres of land, with its own olive grove. It has a huge terrace, and its garden and pool have panoramic views of the Tuscan countryside. See more from the agent.