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		<title>Tuscany, Lunigiana: a house for all seasons</title>
		<link>http://www.thankyouitalia.tv/index.php/tuscany-house-for-sale-near-fivizzano/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Mar 2011 12:27:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Toracca</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Casa in fase di ristrutturazione vicino a Fivizzano]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.case-homes.com/images/flag_en.gif" border="0" alt="" /> Renovated house for sale in Lunigiana, northern Tuscany.<br />
The dream is possible! Your home in Italy for less than £ 80,000  &#8230;with swimming pool!<br />
<em>Comfortable and affordable</em></p>
<p><span style="color: #ffff99;"><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">In real time<br />
</span></strong></span>At www.thankyouitalia.tv you can follow the progress of the restoration work, on a weekly basis, on this lovely property located in northern Tuscany. The house will be sold once work is completed which we foresee will be July 2011 and will include furniture, fenced garden and swimming pool.<br />
Would you like be the owner or part owner with others?</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">Spring/Summer 2011<br />
</span></strong>The property consists of an old stone house on 2 levels with fenced garden where a pool will be installed. The restoration work will, where possible, include the recycling of the original materials, such as beams and floors, all of caracteristic chestnut wood. The internal layout will be suited to modern living with the demolition and reconstruction of internal partitions in order to achieve the best possible space. The central heating system will be gas fuelled with boiler and radiators. The new electricity system will be installed with traditional external platted wiring as befits the style of an old Tuscan home. The accommodation will consist of kitchen, living room, bedroom and bathroom on the ground floor, and on the first floor, study, en-suite bedroom and further bedroom.<br />
Owned by: <span style="color: #ffff99;">Case al Sole s.r.l.<br />
</span>Works manager: <span style="color: #ffff99;">Geometra Cardellini Marco<br />
</span>Building contractors: <span style="color: #ffff99;">Edil V.L. di Vittori Stefano</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #ffff99;"><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">A strategic location<br />
</span></strong></span>The property is on the outskirts of a pretty village in the hills surrounding Fivizzano which is approx. 60/70 minutes drive from the international airports of Pisa, Parma and Genova. The nearest motorway exit is Aulla. The position is excellent, with day long sunshine and exceptional panoramic views. Amazing walks along paths that border the hills, amidst olive trees and secular chestnut groves, are easily reached on foot from the house. Enjoy incredible views of the underlying valleys, the Appennine hills and the Apuan Alps. Fivizzano is just 10 minutes away and offers all manner of services, shops, restaurants, pizzerias, bars and museums. The coast, with the picturesque towns of Lerici, San Terenzo, Tellaro, Portovenere and the  beautiful Cinque Terre, as well as the ski resort of Cerreto Laghi, are just 40/50 minutes away. Lucca and Florence can be reached in 50/70 minutes.</p>
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<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">&gt;&gt; FRACTIONAL OWNERSHIP<br />
</span></strong>Did you ever dream of having a place in sunny Italy but thought that you could never afford it?<br />
Now that dream can become reality with the Fractional Ownership scheme and your home in Tuscany will cost you only £ 78.000.<br />
We have seen it all before, timeshare, shared ownership, fractional ownership, etc.: all of them very good schemes, but…<br />
In many projects you will have to share the facilities with many other families and your privacy will be reduced to your own unit, and even there you could hear and see other people.<br />
Other schemes offer you the whole property, but often it is a large one suitable for large families or groups of friends and relatives, your privacy is again non existent and you may need another holiday to recover…<br />
What about a family-size house with a garden and swimming pool, at an affordable price, just for you and available for a period well over the average family holiday time? All of ten weeks, or better five fortnights, in fact.<br />
You will have two weeks at the peak of summer (August) for families tied by the school holidays and the other fortnights allowing skiing time, pre Christmas shopping trips, off peak museum visits for Auntie, trekking in spring for Granma and a holiday at the grape harvest time for Granpa.<br />
And we can also offer a superb management service comparable to a very good hotel.<br />
<strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">&gt;&gt;</span></strong> <strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">THE PROPERTY COULD ALSO BE PURCHASED OUTRIGHT <em>(unfurnished)</em></span></strong></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">&#8211;</span></p>
<p><img src="http://www.case-homes.com/images/flag_it.gif" border="0" alt="" /> Antica casa in fase di completa ristrutturazione che prevede il rifacimento degli interni e la costruzione di una piscina nel giardino. Le varie fasi della ristrutturazione possono essere seguite, suddivise in puntate, su questa web TV.</p>
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<p><em><span style="color: #ffff99;"><strong><span style="color: #ffff99;">Contact for more information:</span></strong></span> </em><span style="color: #ff0000;"><a href="mailto:box@casealsole.com">box@casealsole.com</a></span></p>
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		<title>Tuscany, detached property for sale in Lunigiana</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Feb 2011 05:02:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Toracca</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Casa con dependance vicino al torrente con laghi e cascate]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.case-homes.com/images/flag_en.gif" border="0" alt="" /> MAGICAL GROTTO<br />
Sounds idyllic and it is. The private drive to the house leads through woodland and ends in what can only be described as a magical grotto.<br />
A mountain stream tumbling over rocks, creating a small waterfall which feeds a huge pool then continues into a smaller but deeper pool overhung with trees where it is not only possible to swim but also to fish.<br />
A large secluded property with considerable potential that would be possible to occupy almost immediately.<br />
The enchanting position of the house, however, is equalled by the splendid stone built house itself. As I inspected the house, cantinas, taverna and gardens I was overwhelmed by the numerous possibilities.<br />
A wide walkway along the side of the house, with an old stone wall to one side leads you to the gardens and a large impressive tiled and railed terrace. Through a pretty arched doorway is the living room/kitchen with a corridor leading to two good sized bedrooms and the bathroom. One of the bedrooms has a window overlooking the large pool and waterfall and another window the smaller pool. The second bedroom and the sitting room windows look out over the smaller pool and the surrounding woodland also a window in the sitting room overlooks the garden. As this was once a mill there are some unusual features, which include double doors, opening off the corridor.<br />
On opening the doors I found myself looking down on the walkway at the side of the house but because there is the beautiful old stone wall alongside the walkway, facing the house, I immediately decided that here I would install a bridge to connect the upper part of the house to the raised garden opposite that is edged by the wall. On returning to the terrace I found that a gap in the ornate railings would enable me install another bridge enhancing the overall attractiveness of the walkway.<br />
Now the adrenalin was really pumping as I visualised the walkway filled with tubs of flowers and two ornate stone bridges, one from the house and one leading to the terrace that is large enough for furniture for eating outside, relaxing and sunbathing and still have enough room for more tubs and pots of flowers.<br />
The terrace looks out over the large garden, interestingly on different levels, and down on yet another small railed terrace overlooking the small pool. Definitely my type of garden. Spacious and interesting, surrounded by but not overhung with trees the possibilities are limitless. Steps from the terrace lead down to a grassed area that I immediately identified as an ideal lawn leading to the perfect spot for a swimming pool. Being a keen gardener my imagination was feasting on the limitless possibilities the garden offered. However, for those less keen the garden would still be attractive with its abundance of grassed areas on various levels.<br />
After exploring the cantinas, the taverna and kitchen on the ground floor level my head was buzzing with schemes for the house. The taverna is wonderful. Large enough to be a dining room/family room, with a beautiful terracotta coloured tiled floor, I could imagine furnishing it with traditional antique furniture to complement the house. A hatchway from the taverna opens into a kitchen containing a magnificent brick built oven and a pretty terracotta coloured floor. Used in the past to cook bread the oven looked large enough to roast an ox. Trying to be practical and putting aside all thoughts of living off homemade bread and roast ox I decided I would probably remove the oven and open up the room, to provide a spacious kitchen. It wasn’t difficult to imagine it furnished with traditional furniture and shelves filled with gaily-decorated china. I decided, however, that a doorway to the taverna rather than the hatchway would be more practical.<br />
I then considered the problem of getting to the dining room from the living accommodation above and decided that the installation of a staircase down to the taverna from the existing living room would successfully join the two levels.<br />
After looking at the cantinas, I was sure at least one of them would make an ideal third bedroom. The other cantina would provide masses of storage space in addition to the existing storeroom beyond the kitchen.<br />
I was pleased to note that these rooms all had windows overlooking the pools and the woodland and imagined enjoying a meal or lying in bed with the windows flung open and listening to the birds and the sound of the waterfall.<br />
Then I considered the possibility of turning the lower rooms into a holiday let or guest accommodation and realised that too would be a possibility. Turning the kitchen into a bathroom and the taverna into a kitchen/living room and one or both cantinas into bedrooms.<br />
However, I hadn’t finished there was still more to come. Above the walkway, on the same level as the first floor of the main house, but set well back I found a charming but small building. With its own entrance, gardens and terrace of ancient stone it has already been restored. The large airy room has the most fantastic open fireplace and I immediately decided it would certainly stay. The floor of multicoloured large marble tiles, not my taste at all, would definitely be changed. Because of the height of the building and the size of the room, a mezzanine floor for a bedroom and bathroom would be possible turning it into another holiday let or more guest accommodation. However, very little would need to be done to the existing room to make a delightful bed /sitting room for guests, allowing them space and privacy. I found myself as excited about the possibilities of this little dwelling as I was about the main house.<br />
Then I discovered another way to the property giving an opportunity to provide a parking area beyond the small dwelling. A short driveway leads to a main road to a nearby village and by removing a part of the perimeter fence it would be possible to install a place for vehicles.<br />
This is one of the most exciting properties I’ve ever seen. With endless possibilities I would be able to live there comfortably while deciding exactly what I wanted to do and how quickly but I would definitely live in the house for some time before making any decisions. This property could eventually provide an income from one or two holiday lets or simply become a large luxurious dwelling surrounded by fabulous gardens and breathtaking woodland and I couldn’t decide which excited me the most, the spacious house, the wonderful garden or the little dwelling. Certainly the magical grotto was enough to make me want to live there and never leave.<br />
<em><span style="color: #999999;">(Review written by Yvonne)</span></em></p>
<p>Price for sale: Euro 265.000,00</p>
<p><em><strong>Contact for more information:</strong> </em><a href="mailto:box@casealsole.com">box@casealsole.com</a></p>
<p><img src="http://www.case-homes.com/images/flag_it.gif" border="0" alt="" /> La proprietà consiste in una casa su 2 livelli + dependance. Il tutto con 2.230 mq di terreno circostante recintato. La proprietà è ubicata in posizione elevata rispetto al sottostante torrente che forma in modo naturale spettacolari cascate e laghi dove in estate si può tranquillamente nuotare. Nel torrente ci sono pesci che comunemente si trovano nelle acque dolci di questa area, come ciprimidi, anguille e trote.<br />
La casa è in buone condizioni strutturali. Al piano primo c&#8217;è un angolo cottura/sala da pranzo, 2 camere e un bagno. Ampia terrazza con accesso diretto al giardino e con vista sui laghi formati dal torrente. Al piano terra c&#8217;è una grande taverna che può essere trasformata in una camera da letto con bagno. Sempre al piano terra ci sono 2 cantine + ambiente con forno a legna funzionante adatto per cuocere il pane, pizze e arrosti. Il terreno può ospitare una piscina.</p>
<p>Prezzo richiesto: Euro 265.000,00</p>
<p><em><strong>Per informazioni:</strong> </em><a href="mailto:box@casealsole.com">box@casealsole.com</a></p>
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		<title>Tuscany: village house with land for sale in Lunigiana</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Jan 2011 13:35:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Toracca</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.case-homes.com/images/flag_en.gif" border="0" alt="" /> House situated in a pretty village surrounded by secular chestnut trees and cristal clear torrents teeming with fish. The property is in good structural condition and enjoys beautiful panoramic views from the 2 large terraces as well as from the garden where it would be possible to build a pool. In the nearby villages there are all manner of services, restaurants, pizzerias, bar. The ski resorts of the Appenine Mountains are as easily reached as the coast.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.case-homes.com/images/flag_it.gif" border="0" alt="" /> Casa ubicata in un bel paesino circondato da secolari castagni e pescosi torrenti dalle acque limpide. La proprietà è in buone condizioni strutturali e gode di una bellissima vista panoramica sia dalle 2 ampie terrazze che dal terreno sottostante, dove è possibile la costruzione della piscina. Nelle immediate vicinanze paesi con servizi di ogn genere, ristoranti, pizzerie, bar. Gli Appennini con i campi da sci sono facilmente raggiungibili con lo stesso tempo che serve per il mare.</p>
<p>Price for sale / Prezzo richiesto: Euro 150.000,00</p>
<p><em><strong>Contact for more information:</strong> </em><a href="mailto:box@casealsole.com">box@casealsole.com</a></p>
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		<title>House for sale in Ostuni (Puglia)</title>
		<link>http://www.thankyouitalia.tv/index.php/house-for-sale-in-ostuni-puglia/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 15 Jan 2011 18:22:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Toracca</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.case-homes.com/images/flag_en.gif" border="0" alt="" /> In this video,you can enjoy views of Ostuni which is known as &#8216;The White City&#8217; due to its all-white houses, and you can enjoy wonderful panoramic views from the typical roof terraces which are a wonderful feature. The property shown is located within the boundary walls of the ancient and charming old town and you can see several views of the interior. From the large roof terrace you can see the olive groves below and in the immediate distance the sea which can be reached in about 10 minutes.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.case-homes.com/images/flag_it.gif" border="0" alt="" /> In questo video, si possono ammirare scorci di Ostuni, conosciuta come “La Città Bianca” per le sue case tutte bianche e caratterizzate da terrazze a tetto dalle quali molto spesso di può godere una meravigliosa vista panoramica. Nel video si suggerisce l’acquisto di una di queste tipiche case, ubicata nella cinta muraria perimetrale dell’antico quanto affascinante centro storico. Si possono osservare gli interni e la terrazza, da cui ammirare la sottostante piana degli ulivi e il mare, raggiungibile in auto in circa 10 minuti.</p>
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		<title>Renovation of a village house in Tuscany</title>
		<link>http://www.thankyouitalia.tv/index.php/renovation-of-a-village-house-in-tuscany/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Jan 2011 06:39:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Toracca</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.case-homes.com/images/flag_en.gif" border="0" alt="" /> Can a period property which has undergone endless &#8216;modernisation&#8217; be restored to its former glory? This video follows the complete restoration of a characteristic tuscan home, undertaken with great care and attention to detail in order to recover the original feel of this lovely house.<br />
The work included reclaiming the stone elevations, the construction of new terraces, renewing the flooring but preserving the original chestnut wood boards, a new staircase, new windows and doors which blend in perfectly with the antique style of the house, simple furniture, and the complete integration of modern systems including central heating.<br />
The final result? Take a look and judge for yourselves &#8230;</p>
<p><img src="http://www.case-homes.com/images/flag_it.gif" border="0" alt="" /> Può un&#8217;abitazione storica, sottoposta alle ingiurie del tempo e oggetto di pesanti rifacimenti, ritornare all&#8217;antico splendore? In questo video vengono illustrate tutte le fasi della completa ristrutturazione di una tipica casa toscana, il cui recupero è stato compiuto con particolare cura, al fine di rendere vive le atmosfere di un tempo, sia pur con tecnologie, materiali e &#8220;sicurezza&#8221; dei nostri giorni.<br />
Ecco, dunque, il completo restauro degli esterni, con il recupero della pietra viva; la costruzione di nuove terrazze; la rinnovata pavimentazione, ma con la salvaguardia dell&#8217;antica copertura con assi di castagno; la nuova scala di accesso alla mansarda; le porte e le finestre di recente fabbricazione, ma che si adattano allo stile &#8220;antico&#8221;, così come il mobilio e le semplici finiture; la completa integrazione di moderni impianti, compreso il riscaldamento centralizzato.<br />
Il risultato finale, al vostro giudizio&#8230;</p>
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		<title>House for sale &#8211; Lunigiana (north Tuscany)</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Jan 2011 07:43:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Toracca</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.case-homes.com/images/flag_en.gif" border="0" alt="" /> CODIPONTE  CASA<br />
Did I like it?  Emphatically “YES I DID.”<br />
Would I buy it?  “YES I WOULD,” if I was single, part of a couple or had young children and was looking for an ideal holiday home.  A perfect holiday home!<br />
One of the immediate attractions of this house is that it is very low maintenance i.e. not so large that I‘d spend all my holiday doing housework and the lack of a garden is a definite plus.  After all, who wants to spend precious holiday hours tidying a garden as couple of weeks absence is sufficient to ensure days of work as everything in this area grows so rapidly.<br />
Another absolute advantage is that after a quick shopping spree to install beds and something to sit on and eat off, occupancy is immediate.<br />
At present, the small but charming front terrace is large enough to accommodate some chairs and a small drinks table but with minimal work and expense could easily be transformed into an acceptable eating out area, and the idea of sitting on this terrace sipping a good local wine and looking out over the incredible view is very tempting. <br />
The kitchen, immediately off the terrace is more than adequate to accommodate a table and chairs and kitchen fittings without the cook becoming claustrophobic should anyone should want to join her/him while producing delicious meals using the excellent local produce readily available from the village stores.  For me the kitchen is like a blank canvas to an artist.  While in need of kitchen furniture, whether you choose modern or traditional units from the wonderful kitchen fitting manufacturers only a short drive from Codiponte or make a trip to Genoa and enjoy the pleasure of economy buys in IKEA, or even purchase antique furniture, not so readily available but definitely to be found, for me the idea of designing my own kitchen certainly appeals. <br />
I loved the existing terracotta floor and although my immediate feeling was that the wall tiles were not my taste, after another look I decided that if incorporated with the right furniture and colour scheme I could certainly live with them.<br />
The good-sized living room would accommodate sufficient furniture to ensure a cosy and comfortable room to relax in and although the flooring is perhaps not everyone’s taste I liked it immensely.  I particularly loved the “friendly” window looking out over, but above the narrow street and imagined peering down and chatting to people as they passed by.  One of the endearing things about this part of Italy is the warmth and friendliness of the people as they are always ready to pass the time of day or stop for a chat.  Even if you can’t manage the language they somehow make themselves understood and smile happily as if understanding everything you’re saying.<br />
From the living room the marble staircase with pretty wrought iron railings leads up to the first floor.  For me the staircase of a house is most important.  A strange personal thing but I love a good staircase and for sure this is a good staircase.  Beautiful white marble treads, light and airy with lots of wall space to decorate and at the top of the stairs an interesting little landing with steps going up to the main bedroom and others going down to the bathroom and the second bedroom.<br />
I was delighted when I reached the main bedroom, not only by it’s size but the fact that a large built in cupboard, ideal as a wardrobe, meant that furnishing this room would be a joy. <br />
Then down to the bathroom, not huge, but certainly larger than most I’ve seen, including my own.  Although there’s no bath, which had I not lived in Italy for so many years I might not have been pleased with, but knowing how many showers I take during the hot summer months a bath is definitely unnecessary.  Apart from anything a bath uses a lot more water than a shower.  The floor tiles are absolutely gorgeous and decorating this room in my own taste would be great fun.  The existing tiles are a little &#8220;floral&#8221; for me but I could happily live with them until I decided exactly what I wanted to do to the room.<br />
The second bedroom was probably the room I was most excited about.  Although not huge it is large enough to accommodate a bed or bunk beds and any necessary bedroom furniture.  Undoubtedly the best feature of this room are the double doors leading out onto a balcony with the most stunning views, over Codiponte, the mountains and other villages including the beautiful village of Monte di Bianchi.  I knew immediately what I would do with this room.  I no longer have children at home but as I do have visitors I would install a sofa bed and turn it into a small sitting room/study/guest room.  Then I could enjoy the view from within the room or sit on the balcony which is large enough to take a couple of chairs.<br />
I always believe it is good to live in a house for a while and get a feel for it before rushing into decorating and with this house that would certainly be possible and most importantly apart from fitting out the kitchen and possibly extending the courtyard there is no need for any major work.<br />
One of the many delights of this property is that although surrounded by other houses it’s not directly overlooked and as the street is so narrow it is quiet and tranquil with no chance of a vehicle driving by.  An excellent position for people with youngsters as they could confidently allow the children to wander around in safety.<br />
The approach through the village up to the house is exceptionally attractive, but whilst being so high up affords fantastic views reaching the house on foot is a bit strenuous.  A great way of getting fit though and the new road at the rear of the village will ensure that luggage, deliveries and shopping can be brought to the house quite easily.<br />
A walk around the lower part of Codiponte revealed the usual village shops ensuring that almost everything you require can be purchased without leaving the village including washing machines, fridges and televisions.  These village shops never cease to amaze me.  Always incredibly small they are crammed to capacity with stock that would put some supermarkets to shame and of course you can order your bread daily, purchase local produce and delicacies and of course local wine.  A “peek” and a “sniff” into the Codiponte shops told me they were as well stocked with “goodies” as all the other tiny village “alimentari “ in this area.<br />
Codiponte is a delightful antique village ideally situated for exploring the wonders of Lunigiana  and beyond, which of course includes fantastic restaurants and pizzerias.  Throughout the year Codiponte has the usual activities, Carnivale, an Apple Fair and not least a Croce Bianco benefit night.  I’ve attended all of these in the past but probably the most memorable was the Croce Bianco night when I ate delicious capra (goat) and polenta.  The polenta was ambrosial, excuse me if I sound too poetic but it really was that good and had been made during the late afternoon by several of the Signoras in the village in their own homes then transported to the Croce Bianco headquarters to be eagerly consumed.  I would point out that the average age of these Senora was probably about 78 and of course the polenta was made from homegrown, hand picked and home ground maize.<br />
One of the many wonderful things about living in this area is that it is possible to find Carnival celebrations, Fairs, Sagras (festivals), Cenas (dinner and dancing), concerts and benefit nights happening almost every weekend of the year, especially in the summer months.  It is a wonderful way to get to know the local people and their customs and visitors are always made especially welcome.<br />
<em><span style="color: #999999;">(Review written by Yvonne)<br />
</span></em>Asking price: € 140.000</p>
<p><em><strong>Contact for more information:</strong> </em><a href="mailto:box@casealsole.com">box@casealsole.com</a></p>
<p><img src="http://www.case-homes.com/images/flag_it.gif" border="0" alt="" /> Tipica casa della Lunigiana (nord Toscana) ubicata in un simpatico villaggio chiamato Codiponte che conserva ancora spiccate caratteristiche medievali. Nel video si vedono scorci del villaggio e si può notare l&#8217;atmosfera di pace che lo circonda. La casa è in buone condizioni generali con una parte già abitabile e una parte da ultimare. I tetti sono nuovi o ricontrollati. Dalla proprietà si gode una bella vista panoramica. Su di un lato della proprietà c&#8217;è un bel giardino recintato. Ai piedi del villaggio scorre il torrente Aulella dalle acque limpide e pescose.<br />
Prezzo richiesto: € 140.000</p>
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		<title>A Place in Italy, from www.case-homes.com</title>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.case-homes.com/images/flag_en.gif" border="0" alt="" /> Video clip of some aspects of Italian life and beauty, from the homepage of the international website <a href="http://www.case-homes.com">www.case-homes.com</a>, where many professional Italian estate agencies display attractive Italian properties for sale. Interested agencies can include their properties for sale on the Case-Homes website for a free trial period, and without any obligation; just fill in the application form available from <a href="http://www.case-homes.com" target="_blank">www.case-homes.com</a>.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.case-homes.com/images/flag_it.gif" border="0" alt="" /> Video introduttivo di aspetti di vita e alcune delle bellezze italiane estratto dalla HomePage del portale internazionale <a href="http://www.case-homes.com" target="_blank">www.case-homes.com</a> in cui professionali Agenzie Immobiliari inseriscono immobili in vendita del loro portafolio. Gli utenti che visitano il portale per cercare in Italia proprietà immobiliari in vendita possono avere attraverso le Aziende presenti nelle varie aree di operatività di ogni Agenzia Immobiliare, un aiuto concreto per meglio comprendere le potenzialità offerte da quel territorio. Ma anche, per avere a portata di clic tutto quanto può servire e può essere utile in quella determinata area dal momento in cui si decide l&#8217;acquisto di una proprietà immobiliare. </p>
<p>Un elenco delle Agenzie immobiliari suddivise per Regione e con il relatico sito in cui sono elencate le loro proposte immobiliari:</p>
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<strong><a href="http://studio-bergamaschi.case-homes.com/cerca.php">Studio Bergamaschi</a></strong> (Massa Carrara area)<br />
<strong><a href="http://pieri-immobiliare.case-homes.com/cerca.php?lang=en">Immobiliare Pieri</strong></a> (Lucca area)<br />
<strong><a href="http://tuscan-homes.case-homes.com/cerca.php?lang=en">Case Toscane-Tuscan Homes</strong></a> (Lucca area)</p>
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		<title>Agriturismo in Lunigiana: antique restored monatery&#8230;</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Dec 2010 13:06:48 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.case-homes.com/images/flag_en.gif" border="0" alt="" /> <span style="color: #ffffff;">Montagna Verde is an antique restored monastery in a panoramic location with views over the mountains and chestnut groves of the Appenines between Tuscany and Emilia. The surroundings and the uncontaminated countryside together with hospitality and courtesy make for the perfect combination and are traditional values of old in these Lunigiana lands. 17 rooms, 5 apartments, an attractive swimming pool with views of the Apuan Alps. Excellent restaurant serving typical local dishes based on boar, roe deer, venison, beef and chicken all reared on the farm or on the apriturismos&#8217; preserve.</span></p>
<p><img src="http://www.case-homes.com/images/flag_it.gif" border="0" alt="" /> <span style="color: #ffffff;">Montagna Verde, antico monastero ristrutturato, gode di una posizione panoramica con vista sulle montagne e i castagneti del Parco Nazionale dell’Appennino Tosco Emiliano. L&#8217;ambiente e la natura incontaminata si sposano con l&#8217;ospitalità e la gentilezza, valori di antica tradizione in queste terre di Lunigiana. 17 camere, 5 appartamenti, una suggestiva piscina con vista sulle Apuane. Ottimo il ristorante che serve piatti tipici della zona a base di cinghiali, caprioli, cervi, bovini, polli tutti allevati nella fattoria o nella riserva dell&#8217;agriturismo.</span></p>
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		<title>Liguria: Poet&#8217;s Gulf. House for sale with sea view!</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Dec 2010 17:21:29 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.case-homes.com/images/flag_en.gif" border="0" alt="" /> With splendid views over the Gulf of Poets and on the road from La Spezia to Portovenere and other fishing villages along this coastline, this house will beguile you with its magic. Lovingly cared for &#8211; from the miriad of colourful flowers in the garden to the attention to detail internally &#8211; this house is perfect. The property would lend itself to being a permanent residence or a holiday home due to its unique location: just a few minutes from the city but at the same time in a tranquil position. The current owner has chosen to have just one room as a bedroom, but three could easily be achieved. There are three bathrooms. There is a large terrace/garden at ground level and a terrace on the first floor which offers absolute privacy &#8211; an ideal sundeck with fantastic views. A kitchen area on the first floor allows for easy al fresco dining on this lovely terrace.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.case-homes.com/images/flag_it.gif" border="0" alt="" /> Con una vista stupenda dominante il Golfo dei Poeti, lungo la strada che da La Spezia conduce a Portovenere e ad altri villaggi di pescatori della costa, questa casa riesce ad incantare con la sua magia. Curata con amore anche nei minimi dettagli, dai fiori dai mille colori del giardino fino al più piccolo degli ambienti interni, la proprietà si può definire senza difetti. La particolare ubicazione: a pochi minuti dalla città ma allo stesso tempo in località turistica, permette alla proprietà di essere adatta sia per risiedervi stabilmente che ad uso vacanza. Per scelta della proprietaria nella casa c&#8217;è attualmente una camera, ma possono essere anche tre senza alcun problema. I bagni sono tre. Ci sono un&#8217; ampia terrazza/giardino al piano terra ed una al piano primo da dove si gode di una privacy assoluta per prendere il sole con un panorama fantastico. Un angolo cottura attrezzato, ricavato al piano primo, permettere di pranzare in tutta agiatezza in questa terrazza.</p>
<p>Price: Euro 1.000.000,00</p>
<p><em>Contact for more information:</em>   <a href="mailto:golfodeipoeti@hotmail.it"><span style="color: #ff0000;">golfodeipoeti@hotmail.it</span></a></p>
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		<title>Liguria: apartment for sale in La Spezia town</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Dec 2010 07:01:33 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.case-homes.com/images/flag_en.gif" border="0" alt="" /> Second floor apartment in a recently restored antique apartment block. The apartment has also recently undergone restoration. Excellent location, just 15 minutes from the centre of the city of La Spezia, and within easy reach of the motorway and the beaches at Lerici, San Terenzo and Fiascherino. Portovenere and Riomaggiore, the first village of the stupendous Cinque Terre, are just 25 minutes away. For those who would rather not travel by car, there is a ferry service from the nearby port &#8211; easily reachable by public transport - which connects the various villages and beaches of the Gulf of Poets, the Cinque Terre (up to Portofino) and the islands of the Tuscan archipelago. The accommodation consists of:  hallway, kitchen, living room (with sofa bed), bedroom, bathroom with shower, box room and terrace. Offered for sale partly furnished.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.case-homes.com/images/flag_it.gif" border="0" alt="" /> Appartamento al secondo piano di antico palazzo recentemente ristrutturato. Anche l&#8217;appartamento è stato ristrutturato di recente. Ottima ubicazione a 15 minuti dal centro città di La Spezia e comoda per raggiungere con rapidità l&#8217;autostrada e le spiagge di Lerici, San Terenzo e Fiascherino. Portovenere si raggiunge in 25 minuti e con lo stesso tempo si raggiunge Riomaggiore, il primo villaggio delle stupende Cinque Terre. Per coloro che non vogliono utilizzare l&#8217;auto, dal vicino porto raggiungibile in pochi minuti con i mezzi pubblici, si può arrivare in vari villaggi e spiagge del Golfo dei Poeti, delle Cinque Terre (fino a Portofino), e isole dell&#8217;Arcipelago toscano. L&#8217;appartamento è composto da: corridoio, cucina, soggiorno (con divano letto), camera, bagno con doccia, ripostiglio e terrazzo. Viene venduto con parte dell&#8217;arredamento.</p>
<p><span style="color: #ffcc00;">Asking  price / Prezzo richiesto: Euro 190.000,00</span></p>
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