Some buyers here complain about potential road noise at the homes they are considering. But it doesn't compare to what you might get living in one of these village homes.
This was the main street through the small town in Montagnana where we stayed in the Chianti region of Tuscany. Only a 3-foot sidewalk separated these homes from the Italian drivers whizzing by.
That picture reminds me of the streets we drove on in Switzerland. Pretty close when there are oncoming cars coming at you!
Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
Sybil Campbell
It ocurred to me when we were there, and I happened to be going through some Italy photos yesterday and thought it would be fun to share
Have a great weekend
Jeff
Hi Sharon Tara
Yes, the streets in Europe are rather different than many places here - built for smaller cars, and everything is so old many predate cares anyhow
Jeff
Sharon Tara
Portsmouth, NH
Lisa Von Domek
Well I agree, but it's pretty common in the areas of Italy and France I have toured.
Jeff
Very true Jeff Dowler CRS I will stay to the hillsides on large parcels...
Jeff I loved traveling in Italy roads like that 80-100mph was not unusual... reminds me of people who live on the Ocean Side of the Pacific Coast Highway they do not complain as they dish out $6-$20 million dollars for their homes in Malibu:)) Endre
Good morning Jeff. Very common site in much of Europe, there wasn't any cars around when many of these buildings were created.
Jeff Dowler CRS - I'm positive I passed by those houses while driving through Tuscany! You drive your point home so cleverly!
When those homes were built, the only worry they would have ad when they came out their doors would have been to avoid a pile of biscuits that a horses may have left on the roadway
Endre Barath, Jr.
Beverly Hills, CA
Hi Jeff -- so what's a little noise when you have that location that is filled with so much charm? Everyone knows that real estate involves a little compromise.
Endre Barath, Jr.
There are always trade offs when buying a home it seems. Some things might be worth dealing with
Jeff
Endre Barath, Jr.
Beverly Hills, CA
Joe Petrowsky
That's certainly true and it adds to the charm of many of these areas.
Jeff
Patricia Feager
There are lots of charming villages and towns like this in Tuscany - the fun was just stumbling upon them!
Jeff
Ed Silva
Ha ha, yes indeed I suspect that's true. Or getting run over by a horse and rider
Jeff
Michael Jacobs
That's very true. Some seem to be more willing to compromise than others
Enjoy your weekend
Jeff
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
I remember staying in an inn in the French Quarter and the bedroom was right on the sidewalk. Not only could we hear cars but people talking all hours of the night. I guess you might get used to it.
Hi Jeff Dowler CRS , It looks like it's all downhill too. Are those lines, "Speed Bump Rumble Strips"? 
That would really be noisy!
Funny. I was just showing a home with a lot of road noise today. It was set back about thirty feet from a 55mph byway. I wonder what the speed limit on that road is?
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