Valerio Gruessner

Villa delle Palme - PartinicoA true luxury property, Villa delle Palme is one of the best examples of a modern villa to be found in the west of Sicily.250M2 of stylishly designed indoor spaceThe three-bedroom home has been built on an extra-large scale, with all of the main living spaces as large as you could possibly need. The kitchen-diner is a beautiful 7 x 7 room with a perfectly fitted kitchen, a long breakfast bar and still plenty of space for cupboards and a dining suite. The sun room at the front of the property makes for a unique lounge, with full glazing on three sides giving you the sense of sitting out in the garden.Each of the three bedrooms has its own en-suite bathroom with a shower. The master is especially luxurious, with a vast bedroom overlooking the green lawn to the front of the villa, and a bathroom-cum-dressing room that might genuinely be the size of your first apartment. The layout is completed by a little entrance hall and a pair of store cupboards. An irresistible private poolEven by the standards of private pools, we think you'd have to agree that this one is an absolute beauty. Given enormous room to breathe in the ample back garden, but served by not one but two nearby pagodas, it's a 120,000 litre gem framed in a nearly white stone that makes the turquoise waters an extraordinary eye-popping colour on a sunny day. The rest of the 5,600m2 garden is no less impressive, with highlights including the row of mature palm trees that run the length of the driveway, the huge expanse of green lawn in sturdy tropical grass and the fascinating variety of ornamental plants which have been around the entire property. A pool house contains all the equipment necessary to take care of the water and the gardens that surround it.No expense spared to make a sustainable homeThe villa is blessed with direct sunlight from dawn to dusk, and the sellers have taken full advantage of this enviable natural gift. The entire roof has been covered in photovoltaic panels, which combine to generate a huge 16kW of power. There is also a 10kW storage battery, to make sure that as little as possible of what is generated ever goes to waste.There is also an autonomous water supply: a well rises in the back garden and this is used to fill the pool, supply the house and even fill a gigantic 100,000 litre cistern which ensures you against even the longest of dry spells.Convenient for beach, city and airportThe nearest sandy beach is just a ten minute drive away, and the town of Partinico even closer. With beautiful attractions like the seafront of Castellammare del Golfo, the nature reserve of Lo Zingaro, the archaeological site at Segesta and Sicily's largest city, Palermo, all within easy reach, the location of Villa delle Palme could hardly be better. You can reach the nearest airport in just twenty minutes.For a full description of the property please visit our website Want to know more?

Tenuta Barbera - CampofeliceMore than just a large family house which needs some work but offers incredible potential, Tenuta Barbera is a working agricultural business, growing a huge crop of Sicily's most iconic produce40,0002 lemon farm, fully operational and well-maintainedThe huge estate has been planted with around five thousand White Zagara lemon trees, beautifully maintained and generating three harvests a year. There is a comprehensive sprinkler irrigation system, and the roads that criss-cross the orchard are all paved.On a good year for lemon prices, the value of the annual crop can approach €90,000, and even in a typical market it will be well over half that. As the property is sold including a 55m2 barn, a working Goldini tractor and all of the other equipment necessary to manage the agricultural operation this is very much an investment opportunity as much as a real estate one. Or you could take the plunge, move to Sicily and know that you're also guaranteeing your own job opportunity.TWO-storey farmhouse with huge potentialThe home offers over 200m2 of indoor space, split into two separate apartments with an external staircase leading up to the first floor. At present this is unfinished, with the buyer needing to invest around €60,000, we believe, in order to divide the spaces, plaster, add a floor and decorate. When that's finished, however, the villa could be a huge family home that might have as many as five bedrooms and three bathrooms.The lower apartment alone, which is finished and habitable, if not in the most modern state of decoration, has two or three bedrooms and a bathroom with shower. The large living room contains a fully-fitted kitchen and there is also a box room which could be a home office. The entire villa has wonderful views of the lemon groves outside.Sea views and a stellar seafront licationThe house is just 1500m from the beach of Campofelice, an idyllic sandy strip which runs for twenty kilometres from Termini Imerese to Mazzaforno. You can have the sand between your toes in just a five minute drive. Only a little trip along the coast is the magical town of Cefalù, and Palermo is just 45 minutes to the west.The building is set 100m above sea level, which means that you can enjoy an uninterrupted view of the sparkling turquoise water from your veranda, and an even better one from the first floor balcony. This is one of the most scenic properties we've ever been able to offer.For a full description of the property please visit our website Want to know more?

Casa Carmelo - AgrigentoA three-bedroom villa with sea-view balcony, Casa Carmelo is a beautiful holiday home in Sicily's southern region of Agrigento.500m from the seaThe waves of the Mediterranean wash up against Sicily's south coast just beyond the end of the quiet cul-de-sac on which Casa Carmelo is found. With a fabulous sandy beach only a kilometre from your front door you'll never grow tired of coastal walks or long sunny days in the sand and surf. The coastline faces south-west, making it the perfect spot from which to enjoy the island's famous sunsets.This district of the region of Agrigento is a quiet, residential one. While the nearest shops and amenities need a car to reach easily, they are only a short drive away and the no-through road means that you'll experience almost no noise from traffic or neighbours. The gardens and fields nearby are green and verdant, with plenty of citrus and olive trees amongst many other forms of agriculture in evidence. Needless to say, this guarantees a bounty of locally produced fruit and vegetables.Two fully independent apartmentsCasa Carmelo offers 138m2 of internal space, divided between two floors. Each of these, however, can function as a private apartment. There is a bathroom on each, a kitchenette built into one corner of the upstairs living room and a separate one on the ground floor. An external staircase lets you enter the upper property without disturbing anyone downstairs, and a lockable door at the top of the imposing indoor staircase affords privacy to both halves of the property.The rest of the ground floor is a large living room measuring about 50m2, which the current owners have made use of as a studio space, with a double bed under the stairs. Upstairs there are three double bedrooms, so even if you don't plan to do this you can sleep six in comfort, even without adding sofa beds in either of the living rooms. The ground floor enjoys a shaded veranda directly outside the front entrance, while anyone staying upstairs will love the ample balcony with its partial sea view away to the south.The garden of Casa Carmelo is spacious and well-maintained, and the whole property is in excellent condition. The windows are new, with mosquito blinds and external blackout shutters, and there are air conditioning units in all of the rooms.A region filled with treasuresAnyone familiar with Sicily will know that Agrigento is primarily famous for the 'Valley of the Temples', a huge archaeological complex that is home to the remains of the city of the Greek city of Akragas. The vast temples and other remains found there are one of the most important sites for ancient history to be found anywhere in Europe. The site begins just fifteen minutes' drive from Casa Carmelo.Only a little further up the road is the beautiful white cliff known as the 'Scala dei Turchi', or the Turkish Steps. With its pristine strata glistening against the deep blue sea by day, or reflecting the colours of the sunset as dusk falls, this is an unmissable sight that will never fail to enthral visitors.For a full description of the property please visit our website Want to know more?

Casa Mariolina - MistrettaA magical place to get away from your cares and spend time in nature, Casa Mariolina is a one-storey cottage on an acre of sea-view land in northern Sicily.The wild beauty of the nebrodi parkSicily's largest natural park, the Nebrodi is a vast, mountainous region whose lower hills are characterised by leafy green hillsides and a quiet, unspoilt natural beauty. The estate on which Casa Mariolina has been built is a perfect embodiment of this, with sixty olive trees and all manner of wild fruits overlooking a deep valley, with views stretching as far as the Tyrrhenian Sea, ten kilometres to the north.It's a beautiful and fabulously relaxing spot to unwind and get back in touch with your friends and family. Everything is geared towards the social experience, with an open plan cottage, a deep covered veranda and an outdoor kitchen that would be a dream come true for any ambitious chef.A delight for any chefOn a terrace slightly above the main house, back along the driveway towards the main road, a huge area has been flattened, paved with terracotta tiles, and enclosed with a handrail. Here you find the incredible outdoor kitchen, with a barbecue grill, twin wood-fired ovens and a deep vat above a fourth fireplace. Two large chimneys transport the smoke above the tiled wooden canopy overhead. There is also a sink, fridge and worktop. Absolutely everything you need to prepare a rustic feast.Outside the cottage, on the veranda, are a pair of long dining tables, and indoors are two more. You could easily feed twenty or more people at once, a testament to the role that communal living - and above all communal eating – have always played in the life of Casa Mariolina. Of course, there is also an indoor kitchen space to rustle up a simpler snack. But if you love nature and you love to entertain, this cottage in the hills would make an unbeatable place to combine the two.A versatile indoor spaceThe open plan cottage consists of a single large room, with a lounge area that becomes a bedroom with the use of a sofa bed, a dining space in the middle and a kitchen at the far end. Two separate entrances would allow you to create a proper bedroom if you wanted to. The bathroom has a shower and is neatly finished with a clean white tile.Completing the estate, which spans three parcels of land, is a storeroom for all of the equipment necessary to maintain the land and its trees. The property is sold as seen in our photos and video, including all fixtures and furniture.For a full description of the property please visit our website Want to know more?

Casa maddalena – spacious sea-view home in sicily's most picturesque region, between beaches and mountainsA three bedroom property with two kitchens, two bathrooms, a huge double living room and small covered terrace, Casa Maddalena is a deceptively roomy family home in the hilltop village of Gratteri. A short drive from the fortified Mediaeval town of Castelbuono, the magnificent beach of Cefalù and the peaks of the Madonie Natural Park, this is a wonderful location in which the authentic, unspoilt Sicily is on full display.A versatile and roomy living spacePreviously a pair of individual homes sharing a party wall, Casa Maddalena has an unusual layout with twin entrances on parallel streets. The sloping hillside on which Gratteri has grown up means that one of these is a full storey higher than the other, and so the lowest floor is in fact part basement, with windows only on the lower, northern side of the property. At this level you will find a kitchen-diner, a bedroom and an internal bathroom. Upstairs on the true ground floor is the main entrance of the house, which leads you into the other kitchen. This connects to the second bathroom and to the long living room which has been created by combining a pair of similarly sized spaces through a broad connecting arch. From here a window offers a good view of the Tyrrhenian sea, seven kilometres to the north.Views of town, country and seaOn the top floor are a pair of bedrooms, each reached by their own discrete staircase. The larger connects to a terrace which has been covered by a fixed awning. There is an abundance of space, the potential for a certain degree of flexibility in the configuration of the home, and some lovely views of the surrounding town and countryside.In the thick of village lifeAll of the amenities needed for day-to-day life can be reached within a few minutes' walk from your front door, including grocery shops, a butcher's, bakery and fishmonger. Fruit and vegetables are sold door-to-door, and a medical centre, dentist's and pharmacy are all within easy reach. Want to know more?

Appartamento Clelia - CataniaIn the north of central Catania, in the shadow of Mount Etna on Sicily's east coast, Appartamento Clelia is a mid-sized third-floor apartment with an attractive asking price.80M2 of intelligently used spaceThree-metre ceilings give a roominess to the apartment, as do its dual exposition to the north and south, allowing light and breeze to pass right through the home. The twin verandas, one still open and one enclosed with glazing, add to the sense of openness. The one to the north, left open, overlooks a piazza where a market is held at weekends, and also has a view of the city's football stadium, home to 'the Elephants', Catania FC.The two bedrooms and living room are a roughly similar size, with the largest of the three a very large master bedroom which faces south, with a view over the central courtyard of the U-shaped apartment building. The smaller bedroom connects to the open veranda on the opposite side of the property, as does the living room, which is currently used as a dining room. The kitchen and bathroom are long and narrow, the latter with fully-tiled white walls and a box shower. The galley-style kitchen connects to the enclosed veranda, which has become a de facto utility room. You'll find a large deep sink and connections for a washing machine.Great location in a vibrant and growing cityThe flat is within half an hour's walk of all the city's major attractions, including the arterial via Etnea, the cathedral, the waterfront, castle and the Bellini theatre. Catania is home to Sicily's largest and busiest airport, which can be reached in just fifteen minutes by car, and gives you a broad range of options for travel within Europe and even, in the summer months, to the east coast of the US.Travelling a short distance up and down the coast brings you to the picturesque seafront towns of Taormina and Siracusa, each home to some fabulous restaurants, pristine sea and interesting boutiques. Further afield but still within 90 minutes' travel time are the Baroque towns of Noto, Ragusa and Modica, the temples of Agrigento and of course the natural wonder of the Mount Etna National Park.Low Condominium Fee and the Potential for Rental IncomeThe communal areas of the building are maintained and managed by the condominium association, in return for a modest fee of €30 per month. Parking is freely available for residents in the central courtyard.At present the flat is rented to students who pay a rent of €400 per month. This arrangement could easily be continued if you don't plan to occupy the apartment yourself in the immediate future.For a full description of the property please visit our website Want to know more?

Casa Anna - MistrettaIn a 1.4 hectare estate on the lower slopes of a beautiful green valley, Casa Anna is found just seven kilometres inland, twenty minutes outside the town of Mistretta in the Nebrodi Park.Three-bedroom Property with Ample Space Indoors and OutThe two-storey main house is 140m2 in size, with three bedrooms and a family bathroom upstairs, and a single open plan space on the ground floor. Three balconies give perfect panoramas of the surrounding countryside.The downstairs living room has an open fireplace, and all the space you could need for any family activity. To the rear of the house is an outdoor kitchen, sheltered by a wooden canopy, which includes both a traditional fixed oven and a more modern free-standing one. The large dining table is a magical place to enjoy meals in the summer.Huge rustic outbuilding to renovateTo the rear of the main house is a huge 140m2 outbuilding divided into two units, each with a separate entrance. The larger is in better condition, with a fixed oven and an exposed wooden ceiling. Behind this is a stone room that needs to be completely restored before use.The first room, next to the outdoor kitchen, contains an old-fashioned wine press that is included with the sale, as well as all kinds of equipment that can be used to help tend the estate and harvest its fruit. In fact, everything you see in our photos and virtual tour is included - there is even a tractor!Peace and Seclusion with Sensational Hillside ViewsThis corner of the island offers the possibility to completely disconnect from modern life. It has a private water supply from both a well and a nearby spring and it would be very possible to install solar panels to give you energy independence too. The olive grove contains about 250 mature trees, and there is also a huge array of fruit trees and more than enough space to grow your own vegetables.It's an area where a car is essential, but the town of Mistretta is only twenty minutes' drive up the road. To the north is Santo Stefano di Camastra, and there are plenty of wonderful beaches within an hour's radius, none more spectacular than the golden sandy seafront of Cefalù to the west. With the green slopes of Sicily's largest natural park to explore above you and the pristine waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea below, it's a magnificent spot for lovers of the great outdoors.For a full description of the property please visit our website Want to know more?

Appartamento Assunta - PorticelloWith great hillside views and a convenient coastal location, Appartamento Assunta in Porticello is a great offer. Its two bedrooms, a kitchen and large living room as well as a bathroom, storeroom and corridor give you a total of 95m2 of indoor space.Sunny and scenicThe south-facing home has been designed to take full advantage of the sunny location, right at the top of the village and directly next to the first slopes of Monte Catalfano. Each of its four rooms has a French window that opens onto either a balcony or the small covered terrace off the living room. This fills the place with natural light and fresh air, with the position 40 metres above sea level enough to bring in a cooling breeze in the summer. With the opposite lot empty, your view is of the green hillside and Sicily's famous deep blue sky. It's almost the best view we can imagine without losing the convenience of living in a small town.A friendly fishing village we're proud to endorseTalking of the surrounding community, you'll find Porticello a really welcoming and liveable place. We'll put our cards on the table here: we like it so much that we chose it ourselves – our office is just a five minute walk downhill towards the charming marina and restaurant-filled seafront. Our favourite thing about the neighbourhood is how well it's managed to preserve its relaxed local character. You won't find dramatic numbers of tourists here, and you'd never guess that Sicily's biggest city was just fifteen kilometres away to the west.You can get into Palermo by car, or take the train from nearby Santa Flavia, whose station is just a fifteen minute walk from Appartamento Assunta. Within a similar range are the beach and nature reserve of Sant'Elia, the important archaeological site of Solunto, the exciting rocky coastline of Mongerbino and the Baroque villas of Bagheria. Truly something for everyone.Ready to use with no further investment requiredThe property has been unoccupied for a while, and it will be necessary to manage a little bit of moisture which has accumulated in some corners of the home – but there is absolutely nothing to cause concern on a structural level about this modern and well-maintained home. The windows and shutters are efficient and in good shape; the electricity and plumbing fixtures are recent and certified, and the building's common areas are clean and in good condition.The cul-de-sac on which the apartment is found is enclosed behind a gate, and for additional convenience there is even a 12m2 garage included in the sale price. It would make a lovely second home or base for a new life in the sun.For a full description of the property please visit our website Want to know more?

Palazzo Fabian - AspraIn the midst of a complete renovation, Palazzo Fabian is in the process of becoming sixteen brand new apartments with one and two bedrooms and all modern conveniences Moments from the seafront in a charming coastal village it would make a perfect base in Sicily for a couple or small family. Complete renovation of the palazzoA comprehensive remodelling of the entire structure will include new electrical and plumbing infrastructure, fresh division of the space and of course decoration in a smart modern style. The apartments will be sold unfurnished, but wooden floors, double-glazed windows and air conditioning will come as standard.The three highest floors offer sea views to the west, over the Gulf of Palermo. Clearly, the higher you go the better these get, and you won't have to worry about too many stairs, with a newly installed elevator serving the whole structure. The ground floor is made up of garages and storage units, which are also available to purchase by the property's new residents.Modern, smart and flexible apartmentsThe developers are offering sixteen apartments in total, in one of four styles which repeat on every one of the four habitable floors. The smallest is a one-bedroom flat with 54m2 of indoor space but a 14m2 balcony. The largest has two bedrooms and 94m2 to use inside, plus two balconies that open off both bedrooms and the living room.The one-bedroom units will have a single bathroom, while those that can sleep four will have a pair, with one of then en-suite to the master bedroom. All of them will have a single open plan space for daytime use, with a living area and kitchenette on one side. Each of these is, in turn, connected to a balcony. We think you'll love the fluid, sociable layouts and the bright interiors lit by full-length windows.A charming village on the seaAspra is a beautiful spot, perfectly located for those who want to explore the real Sicily without sacrificing the convenience of proximity to the city. A train station two kilometres away in Bagheria will bring you into the centre of Palermo in just twenty minutes.The community stands on a headland which marks the eastern edge of the Gulf of Palermo. With the skyline dominated by the nature reserve of Monte Catalfano and the coast a warren of rocky coves and inlets just waiting to be explored from the land or sea, this is a popular spot for residents of Palermo to have a summer home. The advantage of living in Apsra itself, though, is that life is very active all year round. You'll find plenty of shops, bars, restaurants and atmosphere in its streets and along its beautiful seafront from January to December.For a full description of the property please visit our website Want to know more?

Villa Sole - AspraTwenty minutes from the centre of Palermo but on a beautifully quiet stretch of coastline, Villa Sole has an unbeatable position right on the waters of the Gulf of Palermo.An unbeatable beachfront locationThe property's back yard actually opens directly onto the sandy beach, just outside the fishing village of Aspra, in a neighbourhood which was always a favourite stomping ground for the rich and famous of Palermo to spend their summers, and is now seeing renewed investment from the regional authorities in the form of beach amenities and a sports centre.The star attraction, however, is always going to be the sparkling turquoise waters of the Gulf of Palermo, which the architect of this spacious villa has managed to keep in view from almost every room. Nowhere is the view better than from the first floor terrace, a vast open space connected to two of the bedrooms, partially shaded by the eaves of the roof but predominantly sun-drenched throughout the daytime. There's no better place from which to take in the colourful sunsets that spread out over the mountains behind Palermo across the bay.Four bedrooms, three bathrooms and all the living space you needThe villa has four bedrooms, each of which is comfortably large enough to be a double, if needed. The master is a particularly impressive space, with an en-suite bathroom featuring a box shower, and a walk-in closet. It's one of the pair that opens onto that superb terrace. Two further bathrooms are available for family use; one upstairs and one down.The daytime spaces are even bigger and beautifully designed. You'll find a cosy lounge with excellent lighting design, a compact dining room with a sea view, and the highlight – huge a sun room with full glazing on the beach side; giving you an unbroken view out to the sand and surf beyond the terrace. There is even an open fireplace on one side, meaning that this doesn't only have to be a summertime gathering spot. Elsewhere, the galley-style kitchen is well fitted and offers everything you need to prepare meals for the whole family.A well-LAID 1,000M2 plotThe outdoor spaces include a ground floor terrace, similar in size to the one on the first floor above, which is still raised above the level of the beach beyond. Here you'll find a simple outdoor kitchen and a useful tool shed. The front garden is leafy and tropical, with tall palm trees offering shade to the hardy grass lawn below. There is off-street parking for up to four vehicles.For a full description of the property please visit our website Want to know more?

Casa Marilena - Piano Battaglia1600m above sea level, amid the highest peaks of the mountainous Madonie Natural Park, Casa Marilena offers very different for Sicilian real estate market, and a very special opportunity for lovers of winter sports to own their own ski cabin in Sicily.Cosy and intelligently designedThe 48m2 chalet is designed to make the most of every centimetre. The living room at the front of the property is the largest space, with a huge feature window looking south over the front veranda, and flooding the room with sunshine. The dining table, sofa and outdoor furniture will give a family group plenty of options for enjoying each other's company when they aren't exploring the slopes and surrounding countryside.The bedrooms are connected, with one a loft space that has been converted into a double room that's perfect for a couple. Down the ladder the larger bedroom has twin beds and a good bit of cupboard space. There's an en-suite bathroom with a shower.The interiors are designed in a perfect cabin style, with exposed timber on the floors, walls and ceiling. All of the fixtures and furniture are included in the asking price, so you won't need to do anything except pack your suitcases and make yourselves at home!Ski slopes on your doorstepPiano Battaglia is the only ski resort in Western Sicily, and one of the most southerly in all of Europe. With blue, red and black runs it offers a ski school for newcomers to the pastime and a challenge to even more experienced participants. With a ski lift and a number of lodges at the foot of the slopes, it has everything you need for a relaxed winter sports break, away from the crowds of the northern Italian mountains.A natural treasure all year round.The surrounding countryside of the Madonie Natural Park is stunning in every sense. Whether you want to explore the beautiful trails or take in the scenery from the winding roads, the historic towns and villages that dot the hillsides make the perfect spots to rest, recharge and refuel. The region's cuisine is legendary, and events are held all year long, from the jazz and rock festivals in Castelbuono to the performances in the gorgeous outdoor amphitheatre of Pollina. Sclafani Bagni has a Michelin-starred restaurant and Gangi was once voted the most beautiful village in Italy. At sea level the stunning beaches of Campofelice di Roccella and Cefalù are only an hour's drive away.For a full description of the property please visit our website Want to know more?

Palazzo Laura - PalermoWith work already underway and delivery expected in 2025, Palazzo Laura is a comprehensive renovation project involving a beautiful one hundred year old building in the centre of Palermo.Cosy and stylish one-bedroom flatsTwenty units have been realised in a mix of different styles, and only four remain to be snapped up. Three of these are one-bedroom apartments on the second floor.Two of the options have windows onto the internal courtyard and little covered terraces of about 8m2. The third one faces west onto the street outside, and has a small balcony overhanging the road. The larger two have twin bathrooms, a bedroom and a kitchen-living area, while the smallest has a large entrance hall and a single flexible living space.Statement top floor option with a vast private roof terraceThe feature unit on the top floor will have exclusive access to an incredible roof terrace measuring over 90m2. With the chance to dine outdoors, entertain visitors in style or just soak up the afternoon sun, this is sure to be in hot demand.Indoors, it will be a 56m2 property with a separate kitchen, in contrast to the open design of the lower flats. As the only apartment on this top level it will have the added advantage of increased privacy and the reduced noise level that comes from being slightly higher above the street.Top city centre locationThe building to be renovated is just a five minute walk from the city's main Policlinico university hospital, and ten minutes from its primary public transport hub, Centrale station. You can reach the cathedral in around the same time, the bars of via Maqueda in only slightly more and the seafront in less than twenty minutes.The main campus of the University of Palermo is just fifteen minutes away, making this a great investment opportunity with a ready made supply of tenants.For a full description of the property please visit our website Want to know more?

Villa Arcobaleno - San LorenzoSmall but perfectly formed, Villa Arcobaleno is a one-bedroom holiday home in a spacious estate near Noto on Sicily's southern tip.Beautifully renovated, inside and outRenovation work over the past eight years has turned a characterful but run-down farm cottage into a really lovely modern holiday home. The property has been remade from terracotta tiled floor to insulated roof. There is fine-grained plaster on the wall, and lovely exposed timbers on the ceiling. The terrace has had a fixed veranda added, and the garden has also now got a stone barbecue oven that will keep you well fed for years to come. The natural stone driveway is another lovely touch.Indoors, the finishings are built to last, especially in the kitchen, where the cupboards have been installed in brick and tile, the traditional Sicilian fashion. There's air conditioning for the summer and an efficient pellet-burning stove for the short winters. Even better, all of the furniture will be included in the sale. Just pack your suitcases!Superb Location Steeped in Natural Beauty and HistoryThe detached home is found at the end of a long country lane that extends into the outer edges of a nature reserve called the Oasi Faunistica di Vendicari. This runs along 10km of south Sicily's Ionian coast, taking in some wonderful sandy beaches and fertile flatlands.If you're a history buff, you'll be charmed by the nearby fishing villages, and dazzled by the Baroque towns of the Val di Noto, right on your doorstep. The collection of architectural treasures has been afforded World Heritage Site status by unesco in 2002.Very strong potential for rental incomeIt's wonderful to know that any time you can fly down to the sunshine, your very own holiday property will be waiting for you. But when life keeps you elsewhere, you can be sure that many others will be queuing up to take advantage of this beautiful property.The current owners have had it listed on , AirBnb and various other sites for two years now, and the interest has been through the roof. The villa hit a 9.6 rating on Booking, and several of the reservations for 2024 were returning clients from 2023. The friendly couple are very willing to share their materials and insights into the market.For a full description of the property please visit our website Want to know more?

Villa Carlo - MisilmeriSpacious and modern, Villa Carlo, in the district of Misilmeri near Palermo, offers a sunny southern aspect and a thrilling countryside view.10,000M2 of hilltop landVilla Carlo is the final house on the road that leads up the 500m hill, and you can be sure that nobody will ever build higher, because everything that stands behind it belongs to the property. If this sounds like a slightly daunting task from a maintenance perspective, you will be reassured by the fact that a park ranger has responsibility for 7000m2 of the mountainous estate.Another guarantee is that you will never grow tired of the view, which stretches for many miles across a deep and surprisingly green valley bellow. The 400m of elevation also keeps the home naturally cool, even in the heat of the Sicilian summer.Four bedrooms and over 160M2 of internal spaceThree bedrooms can be found upstairs, with the master an especially beautiful space, with en-suite bathroom and doors onto the fabulous balcony terrace. A further option is off the living room downstairs, with a lovely view, and would also be a great option as a home office.The living room itself is around 40m2, with an open fireplace in one corner and south-facing patio doors that flood the room with sunshine. The kitchen is much smaller but practical, and the home is completed by a room in the basement which is currently a home gym. There are two bathrooms with showers, and two additional WCs.Terrific potentialWhile the villa is already absolutely habitable – and indeed, is currently being lived in by the sellers – there is so much potential on this vast plot and with such an amazing view. Whether you want to add a guest-house or simply renovate the existing decoration, you can be assured of a return on your investment both in the short and long term.One step you certainly won't want to miss is finishing off the swimming pool which has already been dug out. With the fresh water to keep you cool in summer and that peerless view, Villa Carlo would become even more of a perfect retreat.For a full description of the property please visit our website Want to know more?

Villa Vanessa - MongerbinoVilla Vanessa is a splendid, newly built villa situated on the coastal road that connects Aspra with the fishing village of Porticello. Along this road there are numerous villas that belong or have belonged to wealthy Palermitans.The location is perfect, just a few minutes' walk from the village of Aspra, where freshly caught fish is sold every morning. Numerous pubs, restaurants, bars and all major shopping facilities can be reached in a few minutes.The villa enjoys a breathtaking view of the Gulf of Palermo. The sea is visible from all rooms of the villa and seems to penetrate the house. An expanse of a thousand shades of blue that change depending on the time of day and weather conditions.The villa is about 15 km from the centre of Palermo and less than 50 km from Falcone Borsellino International Airport. Bagheria railway station is also less than 3 km away.The villaThe villa stands on a plot of 3,300 metres, most of which is wooded with pine and oak trees. The plot is sloping and extends over the front and rear of the house.The villa was recently completed and consists of 2 floors. The main entrance of the villa is on the right side of the house. The entrance of the villa opens onto a small corridor with a first bedroom on the left, a bathroom on the right and, further along the corridor, a kitchen-diner.At the end of the corridor is the large living room with a fireplace. The room has large windows and double doors that look out onto the large veranda with sea views. Here you can spend the spring and summer months and enjoy the large outdoor area that the villa has. On the left side of the villa there is an outdoor kitchen with barbecue.Everything is new, the window frames with double glazing, thermal insulation and shutters, the doors, the terracotta floors throughout the house and the beautiful fireplace in the corner of the living room. The view from all the windows is breathtaking, the sea can be seen from almost every point of the house.A staircase leads to the second floor where there is a large hallway with windows. Here there is a second door leading to the villa (this door gives the possibility to create two different flats with independent entrances). A corridor then leads to the 3 bedrooms, all of which have access to the terrace and offer sensational sea views. At the end of the corridor is the bathroom on the first floor.The property is located in one of the most beautiful streets in the province of Palermo. Everything has been built to high quality standards and in full compliance with the building regulations in the area. A swimming pool has not yet been installed, but there is enough space for it. Want to know more?

Appartamento Bianca - PalermoFully renovated as recently as 2019 and presented in immaculate condition, Appartamento Bianca stands at the very heart of Palermo. Three to five bedrooms, three and a half bathroomsThe apartment measures around 200m2, and this has been divided into a huge drawing room, a kitchen, three bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms – two of which are en-suite and one independent. There are also a spare room that would make a great lounge or study, and a small terrace overlooking the courtyard and two balconies.The decoration is fabulous, with a real desire to showcase the best of historic Palermitano design. You and your guests will be completely charmed by the intricate patterns of the decorative floor tiles and the frescoed ceilings. There is an immense sense of space throughout the bright interior, thanks in no small part to the 4.15m ceilings and the full-length windows.Currently a B&B with an Unbeatable City Centre LocationThe current owners of the apartment have had great success running it as a thriving Bed & Breakfast guest house with a very satisfied clientele. If you want to follow them in this project it would present a great route not only to move to Sicily's largest city but to be your own boss here and immediately find a place within the community.Whether you arrive in Palermo by train, coach, or shared taxi from the airport, it's hard not to end up at the city's main transport terminus, Centrale station. The imposing turn of the century building dominates the end of the arterial via Roma, and the railway platforms alone are used by around fifty thousand passengers a day. Some of the city's finest Liberty architecture lines via Roma, and the views from the windows and balconies of Bianca take in some great examples of the genre. You are also in the midst of the trendy La Kalsa district, famous for its bars, restaurants and green spaces, including the seafront Foro Italico park. Almost all of its numerous of the shops and small businesses are independent and the district has both immense heritage on display and a growing international flavour.For a full description of the property please visit our website Want to know more?

Villa Felice - MongerbinoA huge detached family home set in leafy gardens, Villa Felice offers a phenomenal view, convenient location and a dazzling private pool.Three independent apartments with five bedroomsThe 350m2 villa has been split into three separate units, each with a floor to itself. They have their own living rooms, kitchens and bathrooms. Five spacious double bedrooms are distributed throughout the property, of which three have en-suite bathrooms.The living rooms are the standout spaces in each flat, thanks in no small part to the huge full-wall windows which cover the western side of the property. Offering a perfect sea view across the Gulf of Palermo, and an unbeatable position from which to enjoy the region's famous sunsets over the mountains in the middle distance, this is a superb bit of design which really unites the interiors of the property with its terraces and ample gardens.Fabulous sea-view swimming poolThe 15m pool in the garden is a real treat, not least for the fact that it enjoys the best of that dazzling natural panorama. A deep poolside area includes a shady portico on the inland side, and a sunny terrace facing towards the coast. The sea itself is only 400m away, and you can also enjoy the rocky face of Monte Catalfano and the rooftops of the charming town of Aspra.The view only improves as you climb up, first to the small covered terrace of the middle apartment, then the huge open one that connects to the living room of the top floor. A staircase up to the flat roof of the property will give you the best panorama of them all.Convenient for travel and the cityAlthough the 1500m2 plot and rural position are certainly big enough to make you feel as though you have left the cares of the world far behind you, Villa Felice is in fact more than conveniently located just a twenty minute drive from Palermo. Indeed, this area has always been a popular choice for the summer houses of the city's most famous families.The coves and bays of the Mongerbino coastline, the charming fishing community of Aspra and the market town of Bagheria are all on your doorstep. This is an unbeatable spot in which to relax and disconnect while able to get back into the city whenever you need.For a full description of the property please visit our website Want to know more?

Villa Aurelio - PalermoAt the very top of the Sicilian market, Villa Aurelio on the outskirts of Palermo is a true luxury home with a sensational sea view, and is certain to live long in the memories of anyone who visits it.Huge private pool, wellness centre and gymWhen you need to unwind in a hurry this villa offers every comfort you could hope for. Whether you choose to soak up the sun on the sea-view terrace, bordered with immaculate lawns and imposing palm trees, cool off in the twenty metre swimming pool or grill up a delicious lunch prepared in the outdoor kitchen, the outdoor spaces are inspiringly beautiful.If you prefer to stay indoors you have the choice of the home gymnasium - fully mirrored and with a cushioned floor, or the wellness centre with its jacuzzi tub and sauna. Or share time with your loved ones in the most relaxed style in the amazing open-plan living room, with fitted kitchen, open fireplace and natural light arriving from all sides.In total, there is 390m2 of indoor space to enjoy, including three bedrooms. The master is a must-see, while the others offer privacy and independence to your guests, in an detached guest house and on a mezzanine floor above a secondary kitchen and living room in the basement, respectively.Exclusive location with 24/7 conciergeThe villa is housed within a private complex whose gated entrance is manned around the clock. This guarantees you security and privacy, as well as the convenience of knowing that you will never miss a delivery or lack local advice and a friendly chance to practice your Italian, should you choose!Perfectly Located and Designed to Stay in TouchWhether for a shopping trip, a business meeting or a night out, the magnificent city of Palermo is right at your fingertips. In fifteen minutes you can reach its world class opera house, legendary restaurants and gleaming new marina, inaugurated as recently as late 2023. If you need to travel further afield, the recently renovated Falcone-Borsellino airport is only twenty minutes up the road.When you need to switch into work mode, the home office affords you an inspiring backdrop of the Gulf of Palermo from the full-length windows. Located just off the bedroom upstairs, it guarantees you the chance to disconnect from any distractions and get what you need to do done. Naturally, the villa is connected to high speed fibre optic internet.For a full description of the property please visit our website Want to know more?

Villa Milli ValdericeIn beautiful Valderice, just a few kilometres from Trapani, we offer you Villa Milli, with a splendid view of the sea, a lovely garden and a comfortable swimming pool.The contextValderice is a small but pretty village on a small hill, just a few kilometres from Erice and Trapani. The position of the village at an altitude of about 300 metres allows a splendid view of the surrounding area. The village has all the main services, restaurants, bars, supermarkets, etc.Trapani airport is less than 30 minutes away by car and all the main beaches of the west coast of Sicily can be reached in about 30 minutes: Scopello, Marsala, Castellammare del Golfo, San Vito lo Capo.The nearest sea is at Trapani, which can be reached in a few minutes. The villa is located in an exclusive residential area consisting only of one- and two-storey villas.The villaThe villa consists of two floors. It has a beautiful garden decorated with plants and flowers. Everything is very well maintained and in perfect condition.Directly behind the house is the swimming pool with its own bathroom, an outdoor shower and a kitchen with fireplaces and a barbecue to organise fantastic lunches and aperitifs.The property is fully fenced and offers maximum privacy thanks to the hedges and walls.Despite the proximity to the centre, peace and quiet are the most important things. You will only hear the chirping of the birds.When you enter the property through the gate, you will find yourself in a beautiful garden with lawn and ornamental olive trees. The garden is very well kept and in perfect condition. If you continue along the garden, you will come to a beautiful terrace where you can spend your afternoons or evenings, even in the winter months. From here, a staircase leads to the pool area, where you will find a shower, an outdoor kitchen, a bathroom and plenty of space for tables and loungers. The ideal place to spend the long Sicilian summer months in complete relaxation. The pool enjoys maximum privacy and absolute tranquillity.There is also a driveway gate that gives access to an open space where you can park your car. Perfectly situated among trees and plants, you enter the house through an entrance hall that leads to a hall with a fireplace on the right. On the left side of the hall is a corridor leading to a bathroom, a laundry room and a bedroom with bathroom.To the left of the entrance is the very large kitchen. Very characteristic is the orange colour of the resins and the large space where the dining table is.To the right of the entrance is the staircase leading to the first floor. Here there are two more large bedrooms, another bathroom with shower, hydro-massage bathtub and double washbasin, and a TV room that gives access to the terrace overlooking the pool and the sea.The villa was designed by a well-known local architect and although it was built almost 20 years ago, it has retained its charm and is still modern and, above all, perfectly maintained. Several design elements make this property stand out: The orange resins, the semi-spiral staircase, the floor-to-ceiling window on the first floor through which you can see down, the large bathroom with shower and Jacuzzi, the outdoor terrace and the swimming pool give the property a character all of its own.No work of any kind is required. The house is ready to be lived in. Some of the custom-made furniture is included in the sale price of the house, while a separate negotiation can be opened for the rest if you are interested.The house has an autonomous heating system. Thanks to the radiators and air conditioning throughout the house, it can be lived in all year round.Size 240 square metersGarden 480 square metersSwimming pool: 12 X 4,5 metersServices:Water: Connection to municipal aqueductWater: connection to municipal aqueduct + 24,000 litre emergency cisternHot water: Methane boilerHeating: Methane boiler (connected to municipal methane plant)AC in all roomsMobile phone network: Excellent download speed 80 megaWooden window frames without double glazing with external shuttersPerimeter alarm1 parking space1 pateo (conservatory)Composition Villa:Ground floor:Living room with fireplaceKitchen with living room1 bedroom with bathroom1 bathroom1 laundry roomGarden with poolKitchen with barbecue + outdoor showerStorage room1 parking spaceFirst floor:TV room2 bedrooms2 bathrooms1 terrace Want to know more?

Casa Sergio - CasteldacciaWith the sea so close you can smell it, the beautifully presented apartment Casa Sergio is a two-bedroom home found just twenty minutes' drive from Palermo, in the friendly little community of Casteldaccia.Efficient use of space, inside and outThe apartment is not vast, but thanks to an intelligent use of floor space it really makes the most of the available room. You'll love the open, airy feel of the kitchen-living room. Twin patio doors lead directly onto a deep terrace to the front, and when open, a side window floods the room with the scent of fresh lemons from the garden next door. The master bedroom is spacious and well decorated, while the guest room is also a practical size. The bathroom has been beautifully finished with some lovely design choices, and the whole home has a parquet floor, air conditioning and double-glazed windows to make sure you're comfortable all year round.Direct beach access just 150m awayThe home is at the end of a cul-de-sac that finishes just a minute's walk from the seafront of Casteldaccia. This is scattered with beach clubs and bars, but you will really get the benefit of a gate at the end of your road which opens onto a small seafront area that is practically private.The centre of Casteldaccia is walkable in twenty minutes, and along the way you'll pass a train station from which you can be in central Palermo almost as quickly as you could by car. Another of your neighbours is the legendary Duca di Salaparuta winery, whose nineteenth century cellars can be toured when open to the public.Upper floors also availableIf you're as charmed as we are by the location but feel like you need a little more space, then you will be interested to know that the upstairs part of this same villa is also for sale through our website. Casa Patti is a three-bedroom home with a sea-view roof terrace, also in very good condition.If your budget allows you to buy both of these properties together you could have a really fabulous family home. Or perhaps you'd like to do what the current owners (they're siblings!) have done with the twin apartments, and keep them in the same family to allow you and your own siblings or in-laws to holiday together without sacrificing your independence and personal space.For a full description of the property please visit our website Want to know more?