House for sale - Bagheria (Italy)

Casa Salvatore - Bagheria A three apartment palazzo on four floors, with a glorious sunny top-floor living room and roof terrace, Casa Salvatore stands in the historic centre of Bagheria, a small Sicilian city just fifteen minutes by train from Palermo. Three apartments and a rooftop terrace Each of the first three floors is a one bedroom apartment with a kitchen and bathroom, and all have their own entrances from a shared marble staircase. It would be perfectly straightforward to create a trio of separate apartments, and the top floor could either become a studio or a common leisure space – perhaps depending on whether you plan to renovate for resale or the rental market. Tall ceilings throughout lend a touch of history and an airy openness to the rooms, and balconies on Via Scoppa bring in natural light. The top floor is probably the biggest selling point, an open-plan space with floor-to-ceiling glazing on two sides. This leads out to a corner terrace with views over the rooftops and bell towers of the town. Ten minutes to the train,five to the sea Bagheria is a lively little city of around 40,00 residents, boasting a lively food scene, pedestrianised shopping streets and a rich cultural heritage centred around its famous baroque villas, including the celebrated Villa Palagonia. It's something of a satellite of Palermo, and the train station that's just ten minutes away on foot helps commuters and tourists alike reach the centre of Sicily's capital in less than a quarter of an hour. The charming seafront village of Aspra, with its fish restaurants and access to the coves of the Capo Zafferano peninsula, is five minutes away by car. When you need to travel internationally, Falcone-Borsellino airport is about 45 minutes away and you can also get there by train with a single change. A renovation project priced to leave you an ambitious budget The property needs a comprehensive programme of work: new plumbing and wiring, heating installation, new window frames, bathroom refurbishments and facade repairs. The ground floor, which has been unoccupied longest, requires the most attention, while the second floor is in notably better condition. The low asking price leaves significant room to renovate in a way that will stand the test of time, and the result could be a substantial and characterful home – or three or four - in one of northern Sicily’s best-connected towns. For a full description of the property please visit our website Want to know more?

Villa Felice - Mongerbino A 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 bedrooms The 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 pool The 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 city Although 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?