Knight Frank Property for Sale in Rome and Lazio
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Lazio stretches from the coast on the western side of Italy’s leg, right into the mountainous region of the Appenines to the east. It borders with Tuscany & Umbria to the north, Abruzzo to the east and Campania to the south. There are three main lakes which have formed in the craters of extinct volcanoes to the northwest of the capital, Rome: Bracciano, Vico and Bolsena. Due southwest, in the area known as the Castelli Romani are the lakes of Albano and Nemi. The main river is the Tiber, which flows right through the centre of Rome’s historic centre (Centro Storico).
Climate
This varies according to the area: coastal, Rome & central Lazio, northern Lazio, southern Lazio & the Pontine Marshes and the hills/mountains of Eastern Lazio.
Rome enjoys a typical Mediterranean climate. It is at its most comfortable between April and June and from mid-September to October. By August the temperature often exceeds 32 degrees.
History of the area
Rome's history is too long and varied to list in detail, from Etruscan origins to bloody wars, emperors, and religion dominating the lives and architecture of Italy's capital city. In looking for a property in Rome and Lazio, one is constantly reminded of the immense history of the place as one famous landmark or building turning into another on the very next corner with the Colosseum, Pantheon, the Roman Forum, Trajan's column, Trajan's market, Vatican City - St. Peter's Basilica, the Trevi fountain and numerous other icons of Rome past and present. Literary, cuisine, political and religious giants dominate the landscape of Rome's history and cannot fail to be filled with a sense of awe and wonder.
Culture
The culture of Rome is entwined with its history. Property in Rome embodies the numerous landmarks and cultural centres that one finds with every building a monument to its past. Rome - the Colossum, Pantheon, the Roman Forum, Trajan's column, Trajan's market, Vatican City - St. Peter's Basilica, the Sistine Chapel & Vatican Museums must all be visited, while outside Rome in the surrounding areas one finds at Tivoli - Villa Adriana & Villa d'Este, and at Cerveteri the Etruscan tombs.
Unique Points
For food and wine lovers, Frascati and the Castelli Romani are famous for wine, particularly white, while the Sabina area is well-known for it's olive oil. Lazio draws upon the rich culinary delights of both Northern and Southern Italy for many well-known Italian dishes'.
Types of property available
Over the years and due to the increasing lack of space, most of Rome's beautiful 'palazzos' have gradually been converted into apartments, though some remain in the surrounding hills. Outside Rome there is a choice of houses, villas and farmhouses. For sale many restoration projects are also taking place in the charming medieval towns and villages, particularly in the 'Tusia' and 'Sabina' regions.
Market Comment
Rome, as with every large city is always a very popular destination, but the sharp increase in the prices of property over the last few years has encouraged many foreigners and Italian's to look further ahead. Lazio is fast becoming a sought after destination.
Access
Air Rome has two major airports to the South-east and South-west of the city: 'Leonardo da Vinci', Fiumino, Rome, 'G.B. Pastine', Ciampino, Rome. The go-ahead for Lazio's third airport at Viterbo was given at the end of November 2007. It is anticipated that it will be ready in three years time and will provide greater access to Northern Lazio and Southern Tuscany.
Roads
From the centre of Rome, the old Roman roads (Appian Way, Cassia, Flaminia) all lead on to the GRA (Gran Raccordo Anulare), which is Rome’s ring road. This in turn leads on to the various highways, or ‘autostrade’, going in all directions, the main one being the A1, better known as the ‘Autostrada del Sole’, which links Milan in the north to Naples in the south.
Rail Links
Rome's central station is 'Termini', with strong links both north and south across Italy.
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