Calabria Property Attracts Hollywood Star
According to recent Italian media reports, Hollywood superstar Mel Gibson is looking to buy a property in Italy’s best kept secret – the southern region of Calabria.
While directing the Passions of the Christ movie, Mel became enchanted by the beautiful environment & surroundings after filming in the nearby medieval town of Matera and as stated in the celebrity news site is looking for a more permanent residence in the region.
Interested in satisfying the alleged Calabria property requirements of the Hollywood star, the mayor of San Lorenzo del Vallo, a small town in the north of Calabria, has suggested a 600 year old castle with 13,000 square meters of surrounding land of which Gibson could enjoy.
And it’s easy to see why he might be keen. Situated on the “toe” of Italy, Calabria is an area of amazing beauty with kilometres of picturesque pristine sandy beaches, perfect Mediterranean climate, transparent turquoise blue waters, dramatic mountains, wonderful lakes and rolling countryside. Rich in history and culture, Calabria offers the traditional dolce vita and is a highly sought after second home region as well as relocation destination.
If you can’t quite afford an A list budget then don’t worry,prices for Calabria properties remain affordable with a great range of off-plan and completed homes available.
A brand new development of apartments in the beautiful village of Lorica in the Sila Mountains called Porcino Silano offer apartments available from only €87,000. Or if you require more seclusion and privacy then the Porcino Silano boutique 1 and 2 bedroom apartments located in the stunning Sila Mountains, only 300m from the lake, can be purchased for the same price, only €87,000.
For additional details about investing in Italy’s best kept secret – Calabria – then ask the experts at Experience International call + 44 (0) 207 321 5858 or visit Experience-International.com.