Appartamento Valentino - PorticelloOne of the biggest three-bedroom apartments you'll find in small-town SIcily, Appartamento Valentino is found just 200m from the sea in the small fishing village of Porticello.With over 170m2 of internal space, plus a full-length balcony to the north-west and a covered sea-view terrace facing south-east, this bright and airy home offers the potential to accommodate even a large family in complete comfortPlenty of Space Inside and OutThe flat is dominated by a huge L-shaped living room, with a pair of French windows opening out onto the long balcony with countryside views. There is more than enough space for a luxurious lounge area and a separate dining one, and it makes a fantastic first impression with its high ceilings and polished marble floors.Three bedrooms can comfortable sleep six, and one of them has access to that superb balcony. The kitchen is big enough to hold a breakfast table, and opens onto the terrace, creating an irresistible temptation to enjoy your breakfast in the open air with a view of the Gulf of Termini Imerese. A pair of bathrooms contain a bathtub and two toilets, and the property is completed by a large entrance hall, a storeroom and a utility room.The Charm of a Coastal CommunityPorticello is a lovely spot at the heart of the north coast of Sicily, just twenty minutes from Palermo and forty from the airport, but offering far more peace and quiet than that fact would lead you to expect. It is a district of the little town of Santa Flavia, and life here moves at exactly the languid pace you would dream of.The apartment is a three minute walk from the seafront, where you'll find some unbeatable fish restaurants, and also within walking distance of a supermarket, bars and a pharmacy. The hillside overlooking the town is the site of the archaeological park of Solunto, and the clear waters around the headland of Capo Zafferano have some outstanding conditions for diving. Whether you're drawn to Sicily by the culture or the nature, there's something for you in this characterful spot.For a full description of the property please visit our website Want to know more?
Apartment for sale with 3 bedrooms - Santa Flavia (Italy)
Casa Lidia - PorticelloIf you are looking for a flat that encapsulates all the typicality of Sicily, casa Lidia is the right house for you.Located in the centre of Porticello, a small fishing village just over 10 km from Palermo, casa Lidia offers everything a foreigner would expect from Sicily.Porticello is a beautiful and typical Sicilian seaside village where time has stood still.The sea and the fishermen's port frame the small streets, the small squares nestled between ancient palazzos, the shops with their fruit and fish stalls smiling at you every morning, the smell of fresh bread, the old people sitting on the benches chatting.The town has a station (Santa Flavia) less than 2 km from the centre that can take you to Palermo in a few minutes or to Trapani in about 1 hour or to Catania in less than 2 hours.Palermo airport can be reached in just under 1 hour while the beautiful beaches of the east coast of Sicily (Noto, Marzamemi, Siracusa) are just over 2 hours away.The HouseCasa Lidia is located right in front of the fishermen's port.The 3-storey building is in good condition, the facades do not need painting.The property is located on the second and third floor of the building.The house on the first floor is currently uninhabited.It is accessed from a beautiful and characteristic small square.The current distribution of the house has the sleeping area on the second floor and the living area on the third.Once up the stairs and onto the second floor a small hallway leads to a large balcony bedroom. The view is right on the square but from the right side of the balcony you can admire the splendid view of the 'marina'.In the large room there is also a storage room which could be used as a second bathroom.Continuing along the room, one can find on the right-hand side a door giving access to another large bedroom.On the third floor one can instead find a kitchen, a dining room, a bathroom, a small bedroom and a beautiful terrace with a splendid view of the sea.The entire Gulf of Solunto is clearly visible as well as the fishermen's port.The property is currently inhabited, however, a renovation would greatly enhance the beauty of the house. The layout of the interior spaces could also be revised to make the house more functional.Nevertheless, if desired, the property could be inhabited without any problems in its present condition. Want to know more?