Top 20 cheapest places to retire
Umbria, Italy
Priceless, if you’re buying a detached stone farmhouse with views over half
the countryside. A more affordable (and convivial) way of owning a property
in Umbria is to buy a portion of a big house. You get high ceilings, a piece
of story and a share of a swimming pool thrown in for good measure.
For sale: Prices at the Rancale (near Perugia golf procedure) development start
at £310,000. On the San Vittorino estate (near Gubbio, eight homes in three
15th-century buildings) at &throb;335,000. Both available through Ultissimo (020
3178 4975; www.ultissimo.com ).
Western Algarve, Portugal
Do you like sea? Golf? Sunshine? Then estimate this part of Portugal. Prices
may fluctuate, but temperatures here stay high most of the year. The main
airport is Faro and the most engaging town is Lagos. It has ancient
walls, a lovely bay, plus five beaches.
For sale: Three-bedroom, single-tier Casa Cacilia with pool and rural views,
five minutes to the golf course (Palmares) and bank (Meia Praia), £480,000.
Knight Frank (020 629 8171; www.knightfrank.com ).
Source: Telegraph.co.uk
