Property for Sale in Turin, Piedmont
Turin is the capital of Piedmont, a large and elegant city on the Po river with the Alps on its western horizon. It was the first capital of united Italy and remains a centre of industry, universities and culture. The properties listed here, in the Province of Turin, are high-end apartments in the city and villas in its residential districts and on the hillside.
The City Centre
Central Turin is laid out on a grid inherited from the Roman town, with long straight streets and many kilometres of arcades that make it pleasant to walk in any weather. Piazza Castello, with the Royal Palace and Palazzo Madama, is the heart of the old capital of the House of Savoy, and Via Roma links it with Piazza San Carlo and Porta Nuova station.
The city’s landmarks include the Mole Antonelliana, home of the National Cinema Museum, and the Egyptian Museum, one of the most important collections of its kind outside Egypt. Turin is also known for its historic cafés, for chocolate and gianduja, and as the birthplace of vermouth.
The Hill and the Neighbourhoods
Across the Po from the centre rises the Collina, a wooded hillside of villas, gardens and quiet roads, topped by the Basilica of Superga with views across the city to the Alps. Most of the villas within the city limits are found here. On the flat, residential districts such as Crocetta and the area around the Valentino park along the river are sought after for their period apartment buildings and tree-lined streets.
Beyond the city, the Alpine valleys and ski resorts lie to the west, and the vineyards of the Langhe and Monferrato are a short drive to the south-east.
Property for Sale in Turin
The listings are split between villas and apartments, all at the upper end of the city’s market. Apartments are typically spacious, in period or contemporary buildings, and villas usually have three or four bedrooms with gardens. Prices for these properties mostly fall between about €1.2 million and €1.7 million, with some above €2 million.
Everyday Life and Getting There
As a major city, Turin offers hospitals, universities, international schools, theatres, football and a full range of shops and markets, including the large open-air market at Porta Palazzo. A metro line, trams and buses cover the city.
Turin’s airport at Caselle has European flights, and Milan’s airports are within reach for long-haul connections. High-speed trains run from Porta Nuova and Porta Susa to Milan, Florence, Rome and beyond, and motorways connect the city with Milan, Genoa, Aosta and France through the Fréjus tunnel.
Buying in Turin
In apartment buildings, ask for the condominium accounts, the minutes of recent meetings and details of any planned works, such as facade or roof repairs, since these costs are shared among owners. Check the energy rating, the heating system and whether heating is centralised.
Villas on the hillside can have steep access, retaining walls and drainage that need inspection. Your agent or notary can arrange for a geometra to make sure the floor plans, the cadastral category and the building permits correspond to the property, which is especially important where attics or basements have been converted.