Mel Gibson rumoured to soon be the king of his own castle in Calabria
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.
The Director of The Passion of the Christ became enchanted by the stunning scenery after filming in the nearby medieval town of Matera and according to the celebrity news site is looking for a more permanent base in the area.
Keen to meet the alleged property needs of this A-lister, the mayor of San Lorenzo del Vallo, a small town in northern Calabria, has recommended a 600 year old castle with 13,000 sqm of surrounding land of which Gibson could be king.
And it’s not hard to see why he could be tempted. Located on the “toe” of Italy, Calabria is an area of extraordinary beauty with miles of unspoiled pristine sandy beaches, perfect Mediterranean climate, clear turquoise blue seas, imposing mountains, wonderful lakes and rolling hills. Rich in history and culture, it offers the traditional dolce vita and is a highly sought after second home location as well as relocation destination.
If your budget is more Z list than A list then fear not, property prices in the region remain affordable with a wide range of off-plan and completed homes available. The San Rocco II completed, key ready 1 bedroom apartments for example afford a beachfront location, are only 5 minutes from the marina and are available from only €74,000. Alternatively if you desire more seclusion and privacy then the Porcino Silano boutique 1 and 2 bedroom apartments located in the stunning Sila Mountains, just 300m from the lake, are available for only €87,000.
For more information about buying property in Italy’s best kept secret – Calabria – then contact the experts at Experience International on + 44 (0) 207 321 5858 or visit www.experience-international.com.