According to recent Italian media reports, Mel Gibson the Hollywood superstar is looking to buy a property in Italy’s best kept secret – the southern most region, Calabria.
The Director of The Passion of the Christ became enchanted by the beautiful scenery after filming in the nearby medieval town of Matera and as stated in the celebrity news site is searching for a more permanent base in the region.
Interested in satisfying the alleged Calabria property requirements of the Hollywood star, the mayor of San Lorenzo del Vallo, a little town in the north of Calabria, has recommended a 600 year old castle with 13,000 sqm of surrounding land of which Gibson could enjoy.
And it’s easy to see why he might be keen. Located on the “toe” of Italy, Calabria is a region of amazing beauty with miles of unspoiled pristine sandy beaches, perfect Mediterranean climate, transparent turquoise blue seas, imposing mountains, tranquil lakes and rolling countryside. Rich in history and culture, it offers the traditional dolce vita and is a very desirable second home destination as well as relocation destination.
If you can’t quite afford an A list budget then fear not,prices for Calabria properties remain affordable with a wide selection of completed turn key and off plan homes on the market.
of The Porcino Silano which is a brand new development of 6 luxury boutique apartments in the beautiful village of Lorica in the Sila Mountains have apartments available from only €87,000. Alternatively if you require more seclusion and privacy then the Porcino Silano boutique 1 and 2 bedroom apartments located in the awesome Sila Mountains, just 300 meters from the lake, can be purchased for the same price, only €87,000.
For additional information about buying property in Italy’s best kept secret – Calabria – then ask the experts at Experience International on + 44 (0) 207 321 5858 or go to Experience-International.com.
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