Chianti Real Estate

Currently there are excellent properties for sale at reasonable prices in the Chianti area of Tuscany, Italy. These range from villas (true Tuscan villas as opposed to simply stand-alone houses - bear this difference in meaning in mind when house-hunting), converted farmhouses (case coloniche), and town and rural apartments, as well as full-fledged wineries and vineyards. It's very important to talk to the neighbours of properties that you are interested in. They are much more likely to have a full knowledge of the pluses and minuses than an agent. Check the adequacy of the water supply in summer and don't buy near restaurants and bars (late night noise).