Carla Passino
Articles by Carla Passino
Thu, 06/18/2009 - 10:19
Words by Carla PassinoOld meets new at Torre de Monaldeschi, a postcard pretty development in the heart of Umbria. The resort is centred on an 11th ce…
Tue, 06/16/2009 - 04:08
Words by Carla Passino - Pictures by ENITThe latest report by the Agenzia del Territorio, Italy’s equivalent of the Land registry, highlights regional…
Thu, 06/11/2009 - 06:18
Words by Carla PassinoThis unusual house brings together an austere medieval façade with grand, almost Baroque interiors—all at an extremely good pric…
Mon, 06/08/2009 - 09:47
Words by Carla PassinoThe geography of Italian second homes is changing, according to a recent survey by Italian property portal Immobiliare.it.Despit…
Mon, 06/08/2009 - 09:20
Words by Carla Passino
The rock has been standing there for some 570 million years. After it formed in the Cambrian period and rose from the sea, it s…
Thu, 06/04/2009 - 04:59
Words by Carla PassinoA handful of luxurious villas and panoramic apartments are available for sale in one of the few new-builds to be allowed on the…
Mon, 06/01/2009 - 10:15
Words by Carla PassinoA recent report on the Italian coastal home market shows that rental demand remains strong, particularly thanks to overseas tena…
Wed, 05/27/2009 - 11:00
Words by Carla PassinoTwo Tuscan farm buildings have been restored into charmingly rustic cottages that would suit a large family or a group of friend…
Tue, 05/26/2009 - 12:02
Picture by Lotus HeadArab or Italian? The history of ice cream is wrapped in the mist of times - even the Bible makes reference to a drink made of mil…
Mon, 05/25/2009 - 10:46
Words by Carla PassinoProperty sales are stronger in urban markets than in provincial ones, with Genoa, Florence and Rome registering the best perform…
Thu, 05/21/2009 - 10:45
Words by Carla PassinoOne and two-bedroom flats have come up for sale at realistic prices in an achingly stylish factory conversion in Venice’s Giudec…
Tue, 05/19/2009 - 05:23
Words by Carla PassinoA new study by Italian estate agents association FIAIP shows that the second home market continues to hold, but the gap between…
Wed, 05/13/2009 - 10:41
We have selected three villas where a glorious past meets a vibrant present.Imagine viewing a life-size painting by Vincenzo Dandini, lovingly framed…
Wed, 05/13/2009 - 03:33
Words by Carla PassinoA 12th century estate close to Montecatini Val di Cecina and Volterra is being sensitively converted into panoramic apartments f…
Tue, 05/12/2009 - 03:44
Carla PassinoAfter the South, the North. The property market in and around Bergamo looks promising, according to estate agents association FIAIP. The…
Wed, 05/06/2009 - 11:00
Words by Carla PassinoThe steps beckon like a mystery waiting to be unravelled. They are half hidden by the leafy shade of a thick wood off the main S…
Tue, 05/05/2009 - 10:09
Words by Carla PassinoThe Puglia property market is picking up momentum, according to a recent report by local estate agent Immobiliare Rubino.The stu…
Thu, 04/30/2009 - 03:52
Looking for an alternative to the classic espresso? Here are three of the best drinks to try in an Italian bar—and the recipes to make them at home.A…
Tue, 04/28/2009 - 09:27
Words by Carla PassinoA vernacular rustico in the wooded countryside close to Cortemilia offers great views and excellent value for money.The sky is g…
Wed, 04/22/2009 - 10:12
Lake Como sparkles under the Spring sun. Grand Art Nouveau villas and Neo-Classical palazzos in pastel colours cast their tremulous reflection on the…