House for sale - Pollina (Italy)

Casa Maria - PollinaFacing directly onto the church square in the heart of a medieval Madonie village, Casa Maria is a two-bedroom home on three floors in Pollina, ready to be lived in from the day of purchase.Car access and an open setting in a hilltop villageOne of the most practical advantages of Casa Maria is that it can be reached by car, something that is far from guaranteed in Sicily’s historic old towns. Situated on the edge of Pollina’s centre, overlooking the piazza in front of the Church of San Giuliano, the house enjoys a sense of openness and light that is rare in a village setting.East and north-facing windows give the upper floors bright, airy interiors, and on clear days the eastern horizon extends as far as Etna. The position also makes any future renovation work far more straightforward than it would be in the narrow alleyways deeper inside the old town.Two bedrooms, a working kitchen and a dual-aspect living roomThe ground floor contains a guest bedroom, a storage area and the main bathroom with bathtub, bidet and washbasin. On the first floor, the main bedroom has a small balcony overlooking the piazza. The top floor is the highlight: a functioning kitchen with hob and oven leads into a large L-shaped living area with balconies to the east and north. A small service bathroom is also found at this level.Solid wood internal doors, aluminium external shutters and well-maintained plasterwork throughout reflect the quality of a thorough 1990s renovation. The marble staircase connecting the three floors adds a touch of character.Minor tweaks, not a full renovationWhile there are some areas to think about, Casa Maria is ready to be moved into from the day of completion. The main investment required will be in a new facade. Beyond that, the roof is in good condition, the electrics are functional and mains gas is available at the building for a future heating installation. Split-system air conditioning across the three floors would complete the picture without major building work.The ground floor is a garage conversion, which will need a permit to be fully standardised – but this process is already underway, and as soon as you complete, a certificate of lawful status will be issued. This is a property that offers a clear path to comfortable living with a modest and manageable scope of work.For a full description of the property please visit our website Want to know more?

Casa Li Bianchi - PollinaPartially restored three-bedroom house in the madonie Spacious and bursting with potentialOn three storeys (though mostly on two), with balconies offering magic views of the Madonie Natural Park and as far as Mount Etna on the horizon, Casa Li Bianchi is a restoration project that would make a second home, popular guest house or the perfect spot from which to smartwork in dazzling surroundings.With room for three, perhaps four bedrooms and all the character of a Sicilian home, this house will make a perfect place to bring a large family for holidays, or even to start a new life in the sun.Sea views and green hillsidesPollina is a delightful hilltop village with astonishing views, up into the hills of the park but notably out to the Mediterranean sea, which lies just a few kilometres to the north. A stone's throw from Cefalù, within easy reach of Palermo and with the Aeolian Islands in full view on a clear day, this little escape 400m above sea level has remained beautifully untouched by the throngs of mass tourism and retains an unmistakeable Sicilian charm.A job already half completeRenovating old property on the island can be fraught with challenges, but this is a superb opportunity for a first timer. The entire skeleton, save for one small internal room, has been recently rebuilt to a high, seismic-safe standard, with new walls, roof, floors, doors, and balconies. Even the pipes are still gleaming!Take advantage of the chance to do the fun part – the interior design, the finishing touches – and end up with the Sicilian hideaway you always dreamt of, with a fraction of the time and expense needed to take on the majority of the renovation projects the island has to offer. Want to know more?

Palazzo San Giuliano - PollinaA project in the sunWe've all dreamed of taking on a renovation project somewhere sunny, fixing up a classic old property and creating the perfect summer bolthole? But the risks and challenges can be offputting. It's no good making a place look stunning if structural problems undermine it.Palazzo San Giuliano offers the best of both worlds. Remodelled twenty years ago to leave a sturdy, dependable skeleton but subsequently left unfinished, it's a blank canvas for your design plans without the hassle of major structural work.The warmest of welcomesIn the centre of the picturesque hilltop town of Pollina near Cefalù on the north coast of Sicily, this property offers you a route into a completely different lifestyle. Timeless traditions and some remarkable views will give you the sense of stepping into another world. With welcoming neighbours and the guidance of our friendly after-sales team just around the corner, you'll feel like part of the local family in no time.Bright and airyPalazzo San Giuliano faces south and east, with balconies on every floor and a small terrace. This means that it can boast a range of great views, from the smouldering tip of the ever-active Mount Etna (at a very safe distance!) across the green hills and terracotta rooftops of the Madonie Park to the blue Mediterranean Sea around 500m below.At an asking price that works out to an incredible €32 per square foot, this is a bargain you definitely need to consider. Ask our friendly, multilingual team for more details today! Want to know more?