Summer is here, and what better way to enjoy the Italian coast and its wonderful weather than in a penthouse with a sea view. With several advantages compared to a normal apartment, you're sure to find something special in our selection of sea view penthouses for sale in Italy from 80,000 euros. Whether you're looking a bargain or a luxury penthouse for sale in Italy, our selection has something for all tastes and budgets.
Advantages of a penthouse with a sea view
Opting to buy a penthouse among the many property types is certainly not an easy choice, but there are undoubted advantages to owning a penthouse by the sea. Penthouses in Italy for sale can often be found with the following advantages:
- A fantastic sea view, and what better view than from the top floor
- More natura light
- Peace and quiet: being on the top floor of a building tends to be quieter with no noisy neighbours above you.
It's time to begin your search for penthouses for sale in Italy, with our offer of 2,000 penthouses or sale in Italy with sea views and by the beach. All of the properties in our selection are in good condition or are new constructions, and have a lift, with prices starting at 80,000 euros.
Penthouses for sale in Italy:
Italian Riviera
Tuscany
Venice
Abruzzo
Emilia-Romagna
Puglia/Apulia
Sardinia
Sicily
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