Buy a House in This Italian Village for Just $1

Giuseppe Cacioppo, the town’s deputy mayor, said, “As opposed to other towns that have merely done this for propaganda, this city hall owns all €1 houses on sale. We’re not intermediaries who liaise between old and new owners. You want that house, you’ll get it in no time.” He goes on to describe Sambuca as an “earthly paradise,” as it’s located in an idyllic natural reserve, with beaches, woods, and mountains, and has a rich history and beautiful architecture.

If you want one of these 430- to 1,616-square-foot homes in Sambuca, you may have to move fast. According to Cacioppo, 10 homes have already been sold, though dozens are still available. In their current condition, houses are filled with piles of old stones and forgotten furniture, and are in dire need of refurbishment.

Susana Heinson, from Germany, has already purchased her house and can’t wait to move in. “It’s a lovely, special place” she told CNN. “The people are very open-minded and friendly. Good restaurants, great wineries. We feel at home.”

To inquire about available homes, reach out to this email address: case1euro@comune.sambucadisicilia.ag.it.

H/T: CNN