Character property guide 2025

Real estate recommendations for your next viewing

REALPORTICO guides you on your visual journey to fascinating properties in the countries and regions of Europe's borderless cultural landscape.

Begin your tour in Germany and Poland, where countless manors and rural residences await discovery and visits.

After the overwhelming Baroque architecture in Czechia, the route leads to the small Slovakia, which, as a former part of the Kingdom of Hungary and the Habsburg Monarchy, also reveals several hidden castles.

The next destinations are in France, coming from the Benelux countries like Belgium with its authentic and well-maintained castles. In France, the impressive heritage of powerful kings and nobility awaits. For lovers of French Châteaux, France often offers a more favorable price range compared to other European countries.

In the globally treasured Italy, renowned as the birthplace of the Renaissance and Palladianism, the journey takes you from the opulent lakes and Alpine landscapes into the famous Tuscan landscape. Here, art and culture blend uniquely with captivating landscape panoramas.

In the neighboring Umbria, a quieter atmosphere is experienced. It's marked by a relaxed lifestyle and a wide selection of tasteful rural character properties with unique charm. Like in Tuscany, artists and art enthusiasts from around the world find their source of inspiration here.

A particularly interesting and up-and-coming region can be found further south: Predominantly flat Apulia, with its perfectly restored town centers, trendy bars, and extraordinary locations, has become increasingly popular with emigrants in recent years. Above all this, there is a cultural aura that sets it apart from all other regions in Italy.

Are you already familiar with the diverse heritage of Sicily? From palaces in Sicilian-Norman, Arab, and Baroque styles to rustic farmhouses in the inland areas and the characteristic Liberty villas on the prominent coastal stretches, the Mediterranean island offers a multifaceted environment.

From Sicily, it's just a stone's throw away to Malta. On this lively island with an international audience, English is predominantly spoken. Due to its thousand-year history, influenced by a variety of cultures, Malta is now a special recommendation for intriguing living scenarios between antique structures and modern designs.

At the end of an unusual journey through half of Europe, many impressions remain. As is often the case in life, making a decision is not easy. Yet, a favorite character property or two will certainly stay anchored. Now is the time to make a narrower selection and clarify further details. Here's to seeing you soon!