The small village of Quillslocated in the province of Pescaraended up in the international spotlight thanks to an initiative that aims to counter the depopulation of the historic center: the sale of houses at the symbolic price of one euro. After the Cnn reported the news, the interest in the project exploded, with Over 1,700 requests received from the Municipality in just ten days.
The idea of the houses for 1 euro is not new in Italy, but Penne stands out from other similar projects for a significant detail :. Buyers simply have to commit to renovating the property within three years of purchasethus helping to give life to historical homes in a state of abandonment.
This initiative had already been successfully tested in 2022, leading to Sale of three properties And upon arrival of new inhabitants, including an American couple owned by a restaurant in Philadelphia dedicated to Abruzzo cuisine. Today the project has taken on an even wider dimension, attracting people from all over the worldincluding Dutch, Poles and British, who have already arrived in the village to evaluate the available opportunities.
All the attractions of Penne, halfway between the Adriatic Sea and the Gran Sasso
To manage the enormous influx of requests, The Municipality has set up a dedicated officecalled “houses for 1 euro”, in collaboration with a startup. According to the mayor Gilberto Petrucci, the phenomenon reflects not only the desire to own a house in Italy at a negligible cost, but also the attraction of the place: Penne offers high quality of life, sports facilities, schools, a hospital, public services and one of the historic oasis of the WWFwith the Lake Penne Nature Reserve.
A further strong point is its strategic position, Halfway between the Adriatic Sea and the Gran Sassowhich gives breathtaking landscapes and an enviable livability. In addition, the village is known for the tailoring tradition, so much so that the entrepreneur Brunello Cucinelli has opened a factory there.
The interest aroused by this initiative shows how the charm of small villages Italian It is still strong, especially for those looking for an alternative to the frenetic life of the metropolis. The project will be officially presented on April 11 in the council chamber of the Municipality, an event that could mark the beginning of a new era for Penne and its international relaunch.
