House for sale - Altavilla Milicia (Italy)

Casa Vaccaro - Altavilla MiliciaSurrounded by over 2,000m² of productive Mediterranean garden, Casa Vaccaro is a two-bedroom semi-detached villa with sea views in the hills above Altavilla Milicia, just half an hour from Palermo.A working garden and outdoor living at its bestThe star of the property is its extraordinary plot: olive trees, citrus groves, figs, pomegranates and almonds flourish across the grounds, while a 100m² paved terrace with a wooden canopy provides a shaded outdoor living room with the sea glinting on the horizon. A traditional wood-fired oven and a 25m² outbuilding – already connected to water and drainage – complete the setup.With the beautiful north Sicilian coast stretching in both directions, the location offers a fabulous views all year year round.Antique character indoorsThe 65m² interior is sold with its period furniture: solid wood chests of drawers, handcrafted sideboards and details that give the home a warmth and dignity rarely found in newer builds. The layout includes a living room with an arched opening to the kitchen, two bedrooms and a bathroom. Structurally part of a semi-detached building, the villa has fully separate access and solid boundary walls ensuring total privacy.The perfect position for exploring the islandThe proximity to both Sicily's north coast and internal motorways means that you can get almost anywhere on the island in under three hours. Indeed, most major cities and attractions – including Trapani and Marsala in the west, Agrigento in the South and Catania in the west – are less than a two hour drive. Palermo is only a half hour away, and the idyllic seafront of Cefalu is just a 40 minute drive. Nearby Altavilla Milicia provides a train station that also gives good connectivity by public transport. The nearest beaches are only four kilometres away.Whether you love to explore or are planning on hosting guests who will want to get out and about, there is something amazing to cater to all tastes.Affordable renovation, strong returnsSome targeted work is needed – crack repair, updated finishes, modern heating and cooling – but the investment required is modest relative to the potential uplift in value. The outbuilding is a natural candidate for conversion into an independent guest suite. For a full description of the property please visit our website Want to know more?

Villette Venere - Altavilla MiliciaCurrently approaching the final phase of construction, the twin villas of the Villette Venere in the northern Sicilian town of Altavilla Milicia are now available for advance purchase.Large three-bedroom, three bathroom homesEach of the twin homes will give around 180m2 of indoor space, with by far the largest single area the expansive living room on the ground floor. Its 40m2 will in reality seem even larger, thanks to the large French windows which will lead out into the garden on two sides. Windows on the staircase at the front of the homes will allow for air and natural light to pass right through when you like. On this floor will also be a kitchen, store room and bathroom.Upstairs, a small landing will lead you to three bedrooms and a family bathroom. The master bedroom, especially large at over 20m2, will have an additional en-suite bathroom as well as a walk-in closet. All of the bedrooms will have private access to either a balcony or a terrace.Still Under Construction with the Option to CustomiseThe villas are now fully standing, with the walls, floors and flat roof now in place. The plastering, decoration and all finishings are still to be completed, as is the preparation of the outdoor spaces. This means that buyers who act swiftly will have the option to contribute extensively to much of this process.The developers are proposing the realisation of an optional basement, with the possibility of adding over 100m2 of indoor space to the home. This could eventually be a home gym, playroom, workshop or any number of other possibilities. Another optional extra is the chance to buy a small plot of land to the front of your new home, increasing your garden from 450m2 to 750m2. Finally, and perfect for the heat of the Sicilian summer, you can even opt to install a swimming pool in your yard. But don't wait, once work is completed it will be much harder and more expensive to make changes.Perfect Location for a Rural View and Urban ConvenienceThe plot of this development is found on the very edge of the district of Villabate, only a fifteen minute walk from the heart of the traditional town of Altavilla Milicia. The views from the upper balconies and terraces will take in some fabulous surrounding hillsides, the great blue sky of Sicily and even a little of the Tyrrhenian Sea in the middle distance. Everything you could need on a regular basis is walkable from your new home.If you want the infrastructure or culture of one of Sicily's great cities, however, Palermo is only a half hour journey away, along the motorway or by train to the east. Besides the myriad charms of this legendary metropolis, you can also reach all manner of different beaches, coves and seafront in a similar travel time. The location really does offer the best of all possible worlds.For a full description of the property please visit our website Want to know more?