 What
can I buy within my budget ?
For less than 100,000 Euros...
At lake Orta, Apartamento
del Sasso is a compact but stunning studio apartment is only 40 minutes
from Malpensa Airport by car. Malpensa is also a main hub for Easy Jet
with regular flights every day to and from the U.K. This apartment is
available at only 75,000 Euros including furniture and fittings.
 La
Famulenta. Located on a hilltop dominating the regular and suggestive
countryside, placed in the heart of Monferrato, La Famulenta is an antique
farmhouse carefully restored both on the outside and in the interiors
respecting the local architectural tradition.
Part of the façade in antique and handmade bricks and local stone,
thermally protected roof renovated with ancient traditional coppi tiles,
copper gutters; thermal insulating glasses (low heat lost), floors with
sound proof panels. Ceilings with oak beams and ceiling panelling or vaulted
ceilings. quality timber doors and windows,
Prices start from only 98,000 Euros at La
Famulenta.
 For
less than 200,000 Euros...
Between €100,000 and €200,000 you will find lots of appealing
options in Piemonte. For example Bonvicino
nei Pini is a wood and stone building from the late 1800's has been
tastefully restored and offers traditional beauty throughout.
There is 30,000 m2 of land including mature pine trees and a small agricultural
space and gardens in addition to a large area suitable for a swimming
pool. A one-car garage and a barn, which can be converted into additional
living space, are also included.
For less than 400,000 Euros...
Between 200,000 and €400,000, there are a wide variety of
properties available, and the opprotunities in the lakes really opens
up.
 If
you are looking for something very special, then consider Antiche
Cure di Ghiffa Residential Park, on the shores of Lake Maggiore, is
a piece of Paradise, the ideal place for those who are not simply looking
for a home, but a new way of living in time and space.
The Park includes an exquisite building, which is known
as Casa Madre, that will contain shops, a restaurant, a well-being area,
residential apartments and apartments managed for tourists along with
hotel residence facilities.
 And
over 1 million Euros...
If you want to spend a million euros or more, Piemonte has plenty
of wonderful
villas in delightful settings to tempt you. For example Villa
Biella is a splendid villa, with a floor area of 500 m2 over 3 floors,
a spacious and comfortable living room, 9 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, kitchen,
terrace with panoramic views. The villa is surrounded by magnificent gardens
with subtropical plants on an area of 2000 m2
Many of these are off-market so contact us so that we can offer a selection
of suitable properties.
Geography of Piemonte
 The
region is mostly mountains and hills, on the north-western border of Italy
with France and Switzerland; surrounded by some of the highest mountains
in Europe, such as the Gran Paradiso and Monte Rosa, it is occupied to
the East by the Padana plain, crossed by the largest river in Italy, the
Po, and its many tributaries.
Thanks to the great abundance of water agriculture is very important,
the main products being rice, wine, maize, potatoes and the precious white
truffle. Tourism is also especially lively in the winter resorts in the
Alps. But in spite of the advanced industrialization and modernity of
the cities, the Piemontese are very conservative as far as their traditions
are concerned, and folk festivals are still widely attended.
Piemonte borders Lombardy, Liguria, Aosta Valley and for a very small
fragment with Emilia Romagna. The geography of Piedmont is 43.3% mountainous,
along with extensive areas of hills (30.3%) and plains (26.4%). Piedmont
is the second largest of Italy's 20 administrative regions, after Sicily.
From the highest peaks the land slopes down to hilly areas, (not always,
though; sometimes there is a brusque transition from the mountains to
the plains) and then to the upper, and then the lower the great Padana
Plain. The countryside is varied: one passes from the rugged peaks of
the massifs of Monte Rosa and of Gran Paradiso (national park), to the
damp rice paddies of the Vercellese and Novarese; from the gentle hillsides
of the Langhe and of Montferrat to the plains. The percentage of the territory
which is a protected area is 7.6%. There are 56 different national or
regional parks. One such park is the Gran Paradiso National Park.
History of Piemonte
Piedmont was inhabited in early historic times by Celtic-Ligurian tribes
such as the Taurini and the Salassi. They were later submitted by the
Romans (c. 220 BC), who founded several colonies there including Augusta
Taurinorum (Turin) and Eporedia (Ivrea). After the fall of the Western
Roman Empire, the region was repeatedly invaded by the Burgundians, the
Goths (5th century), Byzantines, Lombards (6th century), Franks (773).
In the 9th-10th centuries there were further incursions by the Magyars
and Saracens. At the time Piedmont, as part of the Kingdom of Italy within
the Holy Roman Empire, was subdivided into several marks and counties.
 In
1046, Oddo of Savoy added Piedmont to their main territory of Savoy, with
a capital at Chambéry (now in France). Other areas remained independent,
such as the powerful comuni (municipalities) of Asti and Alessandria and
the marquisates of Saluzzo and Montferrat. The County of Savoy was elevated
to a duchy in 1416, and Duke Emanuele Filiberto moved the seat to Turin
in 1563. In 1720, the Duke of Savoy became King of Sardinia, founding
what evolved into the Kingdom of Piedmont-Sardinia and increasing Turin's
importance as a European capital.
The Republic of Alba was created in 1796 as a French client republic
in Piedmont before the area was annexed by France in 1801. In June 1802
a new client republic, the Subalpine Republic, was established in Piedmont
and in September it was also annexed. In the congress of Vienna, the Kingdom
of Piedmont-Sardinia was restored, and furthermore received the Republic
of Genoa to strengthen it as a barrier against France.
Piedmont was an initial springboard for Italy's unification in 1859-1861,
following earlier unsuccessful wars against the Austrian Empire in 1820-1821
and 1848-1849. This process is sometimes referred to as Piedmontisation.
The House of Savoy became Kings of Italy, and Turin briefly became the
capital of Italy. However, the addition of territory paradoxically reduced
Piedmont's importance to the kingdom, and the capital was moved to Florence,
and then to Rome. One remaining recognition of Piedmont's historical role
was that the crown prince of Italy was known as the Prince of Piedmont.
Towns of Piemonte
 Piemonte
/ Piedmont contains the provinces of Alessandria, Asti, Cuneo, Novara,
Turin and Vercelli. The region forms part of an industrial triangle created
by Milan Turin and Genoa. Turin (Torino) is the regional capital and possesses
many fine shops and museums of historical interest. The area has many
famous towns such as Asti and Barolo which are world famous for its wines
while Alba with its chic sophistication is home to the white truffle festival
in autumn.
Wines & Cuisine
 Piedmont
is home to some of the world's most respected award winning wines such
as Barbera, Barolo, Barbaresco, Dolcetto, Nebbiolo, and Asti Spumante
among many others.
The most widely grown grape is of the Nebbiolo variety which is used to
produce the famous Barolo wine. All these wines have been perfected over
a period of three thousand years, centuries longer than the oldest French
wines. Considering Italy's small size, at three-quarters the area of California,
its production of 8 billion bottles per year is even more astounding.
Though only seventh in production, Piemonte stands first in quality.
The region is world famous for its white truffles which attract thousands
of tourists each year to celebratory festivals during autumn, the most
famous of which is held in Alba. We must not forget the great cheeses
such as the Robiola ('tuma' as the locals call it) which is produced in
the Langhe Hills. The region is also well known for its hazelnuts which
are sold in small craft shops specializing in the production of sweets
using this traditional product.
One last glance goes towards the hills of the province of Novara, where
fine food and wine itineraries await gourmands. Let’s not forget
the true symbol of Lago Maggiore: the perch. Delicious filets or magnificent
risotti exalting its flavour are served in the many restaurants of the
lake area. Fish lovers can sample trout, arctic char, tench, carp, pike
and whitefish. These fish can be served breaded, fried, stewed, marinated,
proposed with traditional as well as new recipes.
Outdoor Activities in Piemonte
Skiing
 Skiing
can be found both in the north and south of Piemonte, the areas in the
north very well known – Valle d’ Aosta, Sestriere, Courmayeur
are just a few. The areas in the south less well known and not yet discovered
by package tourism, you therefore ski in a relaxed manner and normally
with local Italian families.
Valle di Susa extends over 1,500 km of ski runs and trails, set in a
natural landscape that is unmatched anywhere in the world. They offer
illuminated slopes for night skiing and extremely long off-trail routes
through fresh snow. Sestriere, Sauze d’Oulx, Cesana, Claviere and
Sansicario are some of the ski resorts found in this area
The Cuneo and Mondovi areas offer a vast expanse of ski runs, state of
the art lifts, unspoilt landscapes and opportunities for visitors to sample
the local delights at many après ski venues.
Limone Piemonte, Artesinia, Prato Nevosa, Lurisia, Frabosa Soprana and
Garessio are some of the resorts in these valleys. Limone Piemonte and
Mondole Ski have good facilities and offer ski runs for all levels, snowboarding,
play areas in the snow for children and of course many bars for those
who choose only to participate in the Après-ski.
Lakes
Lake Maggiore
 A
crown of mountains embraces Lago Maggiore: the scenario is dominated by
the Alps and the Monte Rosa massif. Leave the lake’s shore AND visit
the many towns located in the hills and mountains. Aside from breathtaking
views, they also offer a precious heritage of folklore and ancient tradition.
Discover the valleys facing Lago Maggiore such as Val Formazza with its
Toce waterfall; Val Vigezzo, nicknamed “Valley of the Painters”;
Valle Anzasca whose high point is the Walser village of Macugnana and
the Valle Antrona dotted with charming alpine lakes. Among these treasures
of nature, there is the vAL Grande National Park in the upper LaKE Maggiore
area, one of the most extensive natural areas of central Europe.
Along the lake, made famous for the presence of the Borromean Islands,
located in the gulf of the same name in front of Stresa there are many
points of interest: luxurious villas and splendid gardens built in the
19th and 20th centuries along the Piemonte shore. Stresa and Verbania
deserve to be toured. The Borromeo gardens, Villa Taranto and Villa San
Remigio can be admired there.
Lake d'Orta
Nearby
Lago d’Orta makes this tourist area even more charming. This body
of water hosts the enchanting Island of San Giulio. From Omega, reference
point for the entire Cusio area, we climb through Val Strona, renowned
for wood works among which Pinocchio from Collodi and the production of
brass musical instruments.
Lake Viverone
The Lago di Viverone is located in another area of Piemonte between Biella,
Vercelli and Ivrea in the moraine hills of the Serra. The south shore
of the lake hosts ducks, mallards, coots, grebes and gulls that live in
the woods and reed groves. The north shore is filled with hotels, campsites,
restaurants, beaches and wine cellars where the famous white Erbaluce
wine is made.
Among the lakes that fill the regional territory there is also the Lago
di Avigliana, located in the Natural Park of the same name found at the
outlet of the Susa valley at the foot of Monte Pirchiarano. The mountaintop
is the location of the Sacra di San Michele monastery in a characteristic
area of the moraine amphitheatre at Rivoli-Avigliana, only a few kilometers
from Torino.
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