We've all wondered what it might feel like to live La Dolce Vita — a slower, simpler life in a beautiful little village in the Italian countryside. But for most people, Italy feels out of reach — crowded with tourists and priced beyond everyday budgets.
Castelbottaccio is different. Tucked away in the quiet hills of Molise, life here still feels rural, traditional, and real — but without giving up the comforts of the modern world. Best of all? Buying a home here is actually possible.
Here's why more people are choosing to buy a home here — and why you should too.
Molise is one of the last places in Italy where you can still buy a stone home for a reasonable price. Castelbottaccio sits quietly in the hills — untouched by mass tourism — but close enough to airports, beaches, and cities.
"We could never afford this in Tuscany. Here, we bought our dream home — and stayed."
— UK Buyer, 2023
Castelbottaccio isn't a tourist town. It's a working village where people live, farm, celebrate, and welcome newcomers. This is a place for people looking for connection — not just a photo opportunity.
"After one summer here, we had friends for life."
— American Couple
You get peace and quiet — but you're never too far from everything else.
Foreigners aren't just buying homes here — they're becoming part of the village. Castelbottaccio has become one of the fastest-growing international communities in Molise, where new arrivals live alongside local families, sharing in the traditions and everyday life that make this place so special. Read more about it here.
Buying a home in Italy doesn't have to be complicated — and it doesn't have to cost a fortune.
Castelbottaccio is proof.
