7 Mansions (and an Island!) that Cost Less Than an NYC Apartment
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The Tuscan Estate: $1,760,200. For just $164 per square foot (about eight times less than the asking price in New York) you can become the proud owner of an ex-convent in Siena, Tuscany. The 16-bedroom, 13-bath Italian estate offers breathtaking views, a history dating back more than 800 years, and, of course, a pool. There is a manor house, guesthouse, and pool house/gym. An existing arrangement for renting out a few rooms can help recoup costs.
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By Louis DeNicola, Cheapism.com
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Considering a move from the Big Apple? Choose from one of these eight fantasy-worthy destinations and you'll be living like a king (seriously, some are castles). These jaw-dropping homes and properties are also incredibly cheap. That's a bit of an exaggeration, but if you put things into perspective you'll see why they're a steal. For the week ending July 16, the average list price on Trulia for a home in New York was more than $2.9 million, and the average price per square foot was $1,373. What can the same amount buy in other parts of the country (or world)? Flip through and you'll be shocked to find out.
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