One of the twenty regions of Italy, Le Marche borders Tuscany, Umbria and Emelia Romagna and the Adriatic Coast. An increasingly popular tourist destination seeking to increase its profile, Le Marche is priding itself as a destination which attracts visitors from all over the world all year round. Its two most notable attractions, beautiful scenery and the finest Italian cuisine, encapsulate its claim as ‘real Italy’. Le Marche is home to some of the most stunning landscapes in Italy, with traditional villages and a beautiful coastline.

Le Marche is a very accessible region of Italy with flights operated by Ryanair and BA direct from London Stansted to the regional airport at Ancona some 35 minutes away.

Demand for traditional homes in the heart of Italy remains as high as ever.

‘If you want advice for areas to invest in for the 1st quarter of 2010, then I would suggest looking at Tuscany, Le Marche and the Lakes of Maggiore & Garda, where good deals can be found if you buy sensibly,’ said Linda Travella of Casa Travella, Source: Investment International, Monday, 11 January 2010.

However it is the Le Marche region on the central eastern coast which is currently very attractive due the lower property prices compared to neighbouring Tuscany & Umbria is said to be is the new up and coming place for property investors.

‘Le Marche is being heralded as the next big thing as far as the property market is concerned, Italy’s hidden gem is perfectly situated between the Adriatic Sea and the Apennine Mountains… Le Marche has been called the ‘new Tuscany & Umbria’ but the region is unique, with a character all of its own’ Source: World of Property

One new property for sale in Le Marche & worth mentioning is a historic renovation and conversion which has just being released to investors is Casa Serafini.

Casa Serafini is an enchanting development of 39 refurbished & new build properties on four hectares of land near tranquil hill-top towns & Golf courses and in the restored Italian hamlet of Bargni in the center of the Le Marche region.

Casa Serafini amenities include…

Swimming pool
Jacuzzi
Tennis courts
24 hour guardian
Underground parking
Landscaped gardens
Private olive grove

You can enjoy a range of leisure activities in the vicinity including climbing, trekking, golf Horse-riding, & canoeing to name a few.

There are 3 superb restaurants within easy walking distance including Villa Federici, which was awarded Best Small Producer of Olive Oil 2007 for the whole of Italy.

Also worth mentioning is that the approximately a five minute drive away.

It is the type of Le Marche property such as Casa Serafini that are ahead of the curve and helping drive the real estate market in this emerging region of Italy.