South of Siena towards the drier, wilder Val d’Orcia there are fewer tourists and property becomes more affordable. This is a land of medieval castles, ancient spas and wider views that has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2004. There are small villages of great beauty such as Pienza known as “one of the most perfect Renaissance cities”.

East of Tuscany and two hours north of Rome, landlocked Umbria is a rural area of mountains, farmland and history-packed medieval towns. Known as Italy’s “green heart”, Umbria offers simple but important pleasures: fabulous food, bucolic countryside and a distinct culture based on its many food festivals or sagras.

With no international airports or motorways until 2006, the region was easy to bypass but as its infrastructure has improved, Umbria has caught the eye of more buyers. Popular towns include Montone, Gubbio, Assisi, Orvieto, Todi and the capital Perugia while family friendly fun is available on the beaches of Lake Trasimeno.

Our Tuscan office is located on the main pedestrianised high street in the historic centre of Buonconvento. We receive clients here by appointment only so please call ahead to book. Parking is available close by.

Our office in Umbria is situated along the main road in Niccone, at Via Caduti di Penetola 39.