Lake Garda, Italy - A Place in the Sun

2025 / Lake Garda, Italy, Lucy Alexander on 21 January 2025

Lake Garda, Italy, Lucy Alexander

Sharon and Brendon live in East Sussex. After dreaming of having their own place in Northern Italy for years, they’ve decided now’s the perfect time to buy a holiday home on the shores of the beautiful Lake Garda to use as a base for their travels. With very different priorities, will Lucy Alexander be able to find them both what they are dreaming of for their £225,000 budget?

About the area

Around a two hour flight from the UK into Verona, and an hour’s drive takes you to Lake Garda in northern Italy. With clear waters for active holiday makers who want to swim, paddleboard and sail - plus breathtaking views at every turn - Lake Garda is regarded as one of the most sought after holiday retreats in the world. The West coastline is scattered with picturesque villages such as Manerba Del Garda and Toscolano Maderno. There’s also a plethora of restaurants, boutiques and designer outlets. It really does have something for everyone.

Property 1

2 Bedroom Refurbished Apartment in Manerba Del Garda

There’s a communal pool on the complex, and some lovely grounds. The apartment has two adjacent terraces, one accessed from the lounge, the other the bedroom. Inside is a recently refurbished open plan living area, with a kitchen at one end. The main bedroom’s a double and the other is a single. Plus there’s a good sized shower room.

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Valued at £215,517 at the time of filming.

Property 2

2 Bedroom Apartment with Pool in Toscolano Maderno

This apartment has a spacious balcony – and there are some gorgeous views! Inside is a large and bright open plan living area, the main bedroom is also a good size, with plenty of storage. The second bedroom is still small, but with a bit of rearranging it could work for guests, and there’s a shower room.

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Valued at £224,138 at the time of filming.

Property 3

2 Bedroom Apartment with Views in Gardone Riviera

The apartment has a great balcony that makes the most of the panoramic vista. Inside is a good-sized open plan kitchen, dining and living area. The main bedroom is large with huge wardrobe, the second bedroom is the biggest we’ve seen so far and can definitely fit a double bed and it has its own little terrace, and there’s a family bathroom.

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Valued at £168,103 at the time of filming.

Property 4

2 Bedroom Apartment in Gardone Riviera

The apartment has a large open plan living area, with a modern kitchen to the side and it leads out onto a long balcony with stunning views. The main bedroom’s a good size, the second bedroom is also a large double and there’s a shower room.

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Valued at £231,897 at the time of filming.

Property 5

3 Bedroom Property in Desenzano Del Garda

Through the front door and up a spiral staircase leads into a spacious open plan living area – with room for a kitchen. There’s a double bedroom on this floor, which has its own pretty balcony and a modern shower room. Up another flight are two more double bedrooms, and another shower room.

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Valued at £231,897 at the time of filming.

Hot Property

Lakeside Villa

On the market for just under £7 million, this detached villa is lakeside with direct access the beach. With 4 stunning bedrooms and 6 bathrooms, this holiday home was built for entertaining.

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Valued at approximately £6,896,552 at the time of filming.