Picture this: rolling hills with vineyards, olive trees, poppies, sunflowers and a medieval hilltown beyond. This probably conjures up images of Tuscany. However, we have just described the view from our garden in Appignano, province of Macerata in Le Marche.

In order to enjoy these views and Italian life permanently, we moved from The Netherlands to Italy last year. After having lived in Italy for a year with a complete change of lifestyle we can safely say that it has been one of our best decisions ever. Last week we passed our exams for real estate agent (in Italian). We can now serve foreigners who have the same dream or who would like to buy a second home to enjoy their holidays in Le Marche.

From now on we will give constant updates about (our) life in Italy, the Italian real estate business and other interesting issues, such as culture and food & drinks. We are always willing to answer any questions you may have. Let’s keep in touch.

Carlien and André van Lieshout

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11% of all property acquisitions in Le Marche are made by foreigners. It is the most successful of all the (Italia) regions. In the last few years growth has been from 2% in 2003 to 11% in 2006.

The Guardian, Saturday June 14, 2008

Jane Dunford on her ultimate hideaway in the Sibillini mountains, plus our top undiscovered mountain destinations

The Apennines, Italy

According to Italian legend, the body of Pontius Pilate was dragged by wild oxen from Rome and dumped in a lake high in the Sibillini mountains in Le Marche, known today as the Lago di Pilato.

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