Abruzzo, Italy - A Place in the Sun

2022 / Abruzzo, Italy Jean Johansson on 2 August 2022

Abruzzo, Italy Jean Johansson

Jean Johansson is house hunting with retired NHS theatre nurse Linda and painter and decorator Peter around the glorious countryside of Abruzzo in Italy. The couple love nature and spending time in the great outdoors on their canal boat, and now can’t wait to spend half the year in their dream holiday home, birdwatching in their garden. Jean’s has five fantastic properties in her sights to show them, but will any have Linda and Peter flying in with an offer?

About the area

Abruzzo is a region located in central Italy and is predominantly mountainous and hilly, overlooking the Adriatic sea. Known as the ‘Lungs of Europe’, half the region is made up of national parks and nature reserves making this a haven for those seeking a healthy lifestyle away from the hustle and bustle.

Property 1

Three-bed townhouse in Abbateggio

This traditional townhouse has three balconies and a large roof terrace with panoramic views. Inside is an open plan kitchen diner, two living areas, three double bedrooms, two bathrooms and a basement that can be used as a workshop. View more from the agent.

Valued at £63,063 at the time of filming.

Property 2

Two-bed cottage in San Tommaso

This two bedroom, semi-detached house has a garden with a vegetable patch. Inside there is a living room with a log burner, a dining room, a kitchen and a bathroom. Upstairs are two bedrooms and a shower room. View more from agent.

Valued at £78,378 at the time of filming.

Property 3

Three-bed cottage in Bisenti

Outside there’s the garden, a vegetable patch and a wraparound courtyard. Inside is newly renovated. There’s an open plan kitchen dining and living area, a bedroom and a bathroom. Upstairs via an external staircase are two further bedrooms and a second bathroom. View more from the agent here.

Valued at £62,162 at the time of filming.

Property 4

Two-bed cottage in Farindola

This carefully restored stone cottage is nestled into the hillside and has a balcony with stunning mountain views, as well as a courtyard. Inside is a dining area with a fireplace, a small kitchen, living area and a storage room. Upstairs are two bedrooms and a bathroom. View more from agent.

Valued at £58,559 at the time of filming.

Property 5

Two-bed house in Bisenti

This traditional country mill house comes with three acres of land. There’s a room with plumbing that can be used as a kitchen, two bedrooms, a bathroom, a storage area and a flour mill that could be used as a workshop. View more from the agent here.

Valued at £89,640 at the time of filming.

Hot Property

Eight-bed house in Cellino Attanasio

Between the mountains and the sea, surrounded by greenery and absolute privacy, this country house has been restored with passion and attention to detail. As well as a garage for four/five cars, swimming pool and area equipped for barbecue and wood-burning oven, there is a large plot of land of approx. 10,000 with 180 olive trees. The property is sold with original furnishings from the end of the 1800s to the 1950s and accessories from Abruzzese craftsmanship. A home where elegance and refinement blend with the emblematic elements of a serene and relaxing rural life. Find out more.

Valued at £972,973 at the time of filming.