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After the constant decrease of the real estate value that has characterized the recent years, following the global crisis of 2008, we are now approaching a period of readjustment towards higher values� - affirms Debo2
rah Mascari, expert in international real estate and manager of Wonderful Houses Italy, a real estate project created to present the most prestigious properties of Italy to an international public - thanks also
to the high attractivity of the territory it is becoming always more a privileged destination for high-end property investments.�. Supporting this trend there is also the fact that our country confirms itself as the top destination for the acquisition of holiday homes especially for the Hollywood star system. Our lakes are, for example, one of the most desired destinations, also thanks to George Clooney’s presence, owner of villa Oleandra and villa Mar-
gherita at Laglio on lake Como. Twilight star Robert Pattison has followed Clooney’s example and bought a mansion from the XIII cent. of 800 sqm surrounded by 1200 sqm gardens with pool and tennis court at Menaggio for five million euro. The list of celebrities that have fallen in love with Italy and have acquired properties in different areas of Italy is long and diverse. Veneto is one of the regions that attracts most interest. The Oscar winning Leonardo di Caprio, for example, adored 3
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a penthouse of 350 sqm with a 250 sqm terrace overlooking the Arena which he bought for approximately four million euros. Elthon John instead choose the beauties of Venice, acquiring a XV cent building on the Giudecca island. Many instead those who prefer less touristic and famous locations emphasizing the quality of life. One among all is George Lucas, the father of Star Wars, who has completely renovated a XVI cent monastery at Passignano sul Trasimeno (PG), which he bought for almost six million euros. Colin Firth and wife Livia Giuggioli have chosen, as their summer residence, a property surrounded by olive trees, that the family personally looks after, on the hills of Città del Pieve (PG) in Umbria. Francis Ford Coppola, instead has returned to his family’s native area, the village of Bernalda (MT) where he bought Palazzo Margherita, a building dating from 1892. The rural areas, which often are underestimated, are quite attractive for international stars as Orlando Bloom, who is the owner of a farm land with
animals at Giustiniana, north of Rome. Also Oscar winner Meryl Streep and Helen Mirren have chosen the countryside of the beautiful and trendy Puglia. The first owns a house in the heart of the natural regional park Costa Otranto at Tricase (LE), while the second one, with her husband director Taylor Hackford, has renovated a “Masseria” (typical construction of the area) of the XV cent in the countryside of Tiggiano (LE). Even actor Gerard Departdieu has selected the Salento region acquiring a property in the historic and lovely center of Lecce. Tuscany, instead, has been for years the preferred destination for foreigners specially Brits. In fact, Sting bought the Palagio Estate at Figline Valdano (FI) in 1999 and since has created a company for the production of wine, oil and biological honey. In 2016, however, the general interest of the international clientele has geared more towards seaside locations. The most requested among all has been Portofino, chosen also by Robert Downey Jr. who just acquired a large
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villa first owned by a wealthy Russian businessman. “The most internationally desired locations as explained by Deborah Mascari - are also those preferred by the VIPs: from the lakes to the most exclusive seaside destinations the requests have largely increased in 2016-2017 specially thanks to the many demands for locations as: Capri, Portofino and the Costa Smeralda.” However, the origin of foreigners investing in Italy
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in the recent years has changed, the wealthy Russians are decreasing – at the fourth place - after Americans, Asians and British. The objective of WHI is not only that of selling prestigious properties but also that of offering the Italian lifestyle so appreciated in the world. To allow foreigners the possibility of getting to know and experiencing “the Italian way of life” WHI is now presenting some of the most exclusive properties
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of the peninsula for rent even for short periods. An opportunity that allows the owners to welcome the guests in their historic houses, so that they can experience the everyday life of the most beautiful and exclusive Italian locations while living also its tradition thanks to unique and elegant surroundings enriched by an exclusive service and guaranteed by an experienced staff. “Often after this unique experience our clients fall in love
with the area and desire to acquire a property to perpetuate the magical experience� - explains Deborah Mascari. This, in fact, is a very interesting period to invest in historical properties in Italy at a competitive value and with a guaranteed increase. WHI operates all over Italy and offers a vast selection of properties and a wide range of styles from villas to apartments, townhouses, pethouses and estates.
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LUXURY SALES Wonderful Houses Italy researches and selects the most interesting and exclusive properties on sale. We offer our clients solutions that can satisfy all their needs and we also conduct a customized research to find your dream home whether it is a holiday retreat or the main residence, we will make your dreams come through!! We offer a wide range of alternatives from the seaside to the countryside, from the excitement of the cities to the serenity of the mountains. Enjoy the beauties of Italy discovering all the most exclusive destination from Capri to Portofino, Santa Margherita, Venice the Tuscan hills, Cortina, Milan or Costa Smeralda, Sardinia. We have a team of experts that know very well the market and can guide you every step of the way to acquire the house you desire. For a consultation contact us directly at our Milan office or through our website.
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COUNTRYSIDE Tuscany, Piemonte, Emilia Romagna
LAKE Lake Maggiore, Lake Como
SEASIDE Costasmeralda, Portofino, Capri, Amalfi Coast, Salento
CITY Milan, Rome, Venice, Florence
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LUXURY RENTALS Wonderful Houses Italy offers the possibility of enjoying the Peninsula also through short term rentals. WHI’s new division of LUXURY RENTALS offers a selection of exclusive properties for a limited time rent whether you desire to spend a holiday on the lake or the seaside or just experience the fantastic Italian lifestyle amongst culture, incredible food and breathtaking scenarios we have the house for you. Villas “pied dans l’eau” on Lake Como, or Maggiore, properties at the beach or beautiful apartments in the major cities for business travel or to enjoy with the family. All the amenities are available on request from fulltime maid service to private boats, exclusive cars, massage and babysitters. Visit our website to view all the properties www.wonderfulhousesitaly.com.
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COUNTRYSIDE Tuscany, Lazio, Lombardy
LAKE Lake Maggiore, Lake Como
SEASIDE Capri, Portofino, Salento
CITY Milano, Rome, Florence, Venice
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Wonderful Houses Italy selects and presents to the Italian and international market the most beautiful properties in Italy. Please contact us about the research of your dream homes
www.wonderfulhousesitaly.com info@wonderfulhousesitaly.com | +39 0283311211 Deborah Mascari +39 33841152851
