Biccari is a little slice of heaven. Tucked away in southeastern Italy in the Puglia region, the town boasts forests, fields, olive groves, a lake, and views of the neighboring Adriatic Sea to the east and the surrounding Daunia Mountains. It has everything you would expect in a charming Italian town, except for one glaring exception: residents.

Locals have been leaving Biccari for years, leaving behind their empty homes. Some are falling apart and need a whole lot of TLC to get back into shape. Others are turn-key ready, simply in need of someone to move in and call them home. The town’s mayor, Gianfilippo Mignogna, is hoping to change the trend by offering the residences for next to nothing.