Property in Sicily

Casa Maurizio - PorticelloAn advanced renovation project for an experienced or adventurous developer, Casa Maurizio needs a lot of care and attention. In the long run though, we think it offers great value as a two-bedroom family home or a three-apartment guesthouse.Three storey townhouse with a roof terraceThe building has a footprint of about 35m2, and is built on three floors plus a little loft space and what will become the roof terrace. Each level has a pair of rooms, with the front ones facing west and overlooking the street. At present the upper windows have been closed up and the balconies fallen completely through, but by the time you have three new French windows in place the home will be full of natural light, especially in the afternoons. The ceilings are three metres or higher, and the staircases are one above each other on the south side of the property.Planning permission has already been given for the terrace, and this will transfer with the ownership. The only issue to be aware of is that the current certificate will expire in March 2026, meaning that if you're not able to get to work in a hurry you'll need to spend a little more on renewing it.A real renovation challengeThe entire property will need to be redone, with the only exception being the walls, foundations, ground floor and first staircase. The internal floors and ceilings will have to be rebuilt, as will the roof. As we mentioned before, the balconies are missing and all of the electrical and plumbing fittings will need to be added from scratch. Obviously plastering and decoration will be the final stage, along with fitting kitchens and bathrooms.The great advantage of a project that needs this much work is, of course, that you can really shape it to your own needs. If you want a top floor kitchen opening directly onto the roof terrace to make al-fresco dining a cinch, that's absolutely possible. On the other hand, maybe you see the investment potential of three independent apartments, each with a bathroom at the rear and its own self-catering facilities.A friendly, traditional village that's deceptively close to the cityWandering the quiet streets or enjoying an aperitivo in front of the tranquil marina of Porticello, you would have no clue that you were only twenty minutes from Italy's fifth-largest city. The peninsula of Capo Zafferano screens Palermo from view, and instead you have the lovely landscape of green hills rising up from the Gulf of Termini Imerese. However, you can get into Sicily's capital city in twenty minutes by car, and the same time if you take a train from the nearby Santa Flavia station. This makes Casa Maurizio perfect for someone moving to Palermo for work but dreaming of a quiet home life outside the city, or a regular visitor who needs to switch off from the world just 45 minutes from a major international airport.For a full description of the property please visit our website Meer weten?

Appartamento Porto - PalermoA modern studio flat on the eighth floor of a Palermo block, Appartamento Porto would make a very convenient base in the city.A simple but effective studio with a great balconyThe apartment measures 30m2, and over 25m2 of this is given to a single open-plan living space. The majority is a rectangular area with space for sleeping, work and relaxation. At the far end is a bathroom with a tub and shower attachment, and a kitchenette.Along the long side of the space, a balcony follows the southern wall for the entire length of the flat. Two windows look out onto this, and a double French window gives you direct access. It's just a few centimetres too low to offer a sea view to someone of average height, but if you're very tall you may catch a glimpse of the water!Sold turnkey, ready for immediate occupationThe apartment is furnished and, although you may well want to update some of the contents, it is ready to be used straight away. There is a double bed, sofa, desk and two wardrobes. The windows are modern and efficient, with dark roller blinds to help you get a good night's sleep.The kitchenette is fitted with cupboards, a sink and a worktop. There's a washing machine and fridge. The vendor has previously made use of an electric hotplate and free-standing mini oven for cooking needs. The bathroom has a lightly patterned tile on the walls and floor, as well as the usual ceramics.An easy-TO-navigate neighbourhood of a fascinating cityThe neighbourhood, unlike some of Palermo's more historic districts, is quiet and residential, although some of the units on the lower floors of the building are given to office space and other commercial uses. You will find a supermarket very close at hand, as well as many other shops, restaurants and bars. The city centre is a walkable 20-30 minutes away.Public transport links are good, with plenty of buses and a train station five minutes' walk from the front of the building. The port and the ferry terminal are especially convenient, and the airport can be reached by car in half an hour.For a full description of the property please visit our website Meer weten?

Appartamento Rosaria - Gioiosa MareaLooking for an affordable coastal home in Sicily that doesn’t require a full renovation? Appartamento Rosaria might just be the answer.Space and light in the heart of townLocated on the first floor of a well-kept building in Gioiosa Marea, Appartamento Rosaria offers around 96m² of living space with a bright and airy feel. The heart of the home is a spacious living-dining room, complete with air conditioning, two sofas, and large windows that flood the space with natural light. From here, you’ll find two bedrooms, each with its own balcony, making this an ideal setup for family living, guests, or a home office.Partial sea views and three balconiesWhile the apartment isn’t right on the seafront, it still offers charming partial sea views from the kitchen, bathroom, and communal stairwell. The south-facing Juliet balcony off the kitchen brings in extra daylight and gives you that sought-after Sicilian indoor-outdoor connection. Plus, with two additional balconies off the bedrooms, you’ll have no shortage of spots to enjoy your morning coffee or an evening breeze.MOVE-in ready with scope to improveAppartamento Rosaria already comes with independent heating, working electrics, and a fully operational kitchen and bathroom. The floors are in good condition, and the space is comfortably liveable as it is. That said, there’s clear potential to add value: a bathroom renovation, some fresh plaster and paint, and optional updates to the kitchen would quickly lift the whole property. Whether you’re looking for a starter holiday home, an affordable rental investment, or a project with manageable upgrades, Appartamento Rosaria delivers great value just a short stroll from the beach. Meer weten?

Casa Sabrina - PalermoA three-bedroom family apartment in a convenient and friendly suburb of Palermo, Casa Sabrina is found on the fourth floor of an apartment building served by an elevator.154M2 of indoor space and three sunny balconiesThe spacious apartment is laid out around a large living area, combining both a dining room and lounge. This is brightly lit from a large window and a pair of glazed doors that open onto the largest of the balconies. It looks west and gives you a great vantage point from which to admire the sunsets over Palermo's steep surrounding hillsides. The kitchen opens off this living area through a sliding glass door, keeping a modern and sociable feel to the design.Three bedrooms are served by two roomy bathrooms, each of which has its own walk-in shower. The master bedroom has a large closet, and one of the others has a private balcony. All of these are comfortably large enough to accommodate double beds, wardrobes and other storage as needed. The third would make a great option for young children.All of the fittings, including genuine parquet floors and the full-wall shelving unit in the living room, are included in the sale. The beautiful modern kitchen with ample workspace and wooden breakfast island is not included, but the sellers would be prepared to consider a fair offer.A friendly and relaxed residential neighbourhoodCasa Sabrina is found in Belgio-Strasburgo, a suburban district of Palermo which is noticeably less frenetic than the city centre. This is evidenced by more greenery, like the trees and grass visible from the apartment. A variety of shops and services are within a short walk, including supermarkets, schools, pharmacies and restaurants. A regular market is held on the street outside the apartment, letting you support local suppliers while buying excellent produce at affordable prices.Unbeatable transport linksMotorists will be able to reach the old town in only ten minutes thanks to the proximity to the city's ring road. Alternatively, travelling north you can be at the spectacular Mondello beach in 15 minutes or the airport in 20. The apartment comes with two off-street parking spaces within the residential complex.If you prefer not to worry about finding a parking spot at your destination, public transport is right on hand. As well as being connected to many local bus routes, the area is served by the Palermo Francia train station, just 200m from your front door. This will bring you to Centrale station in only 20 minutes, or to the airport in 30. All of Palermo's other amenities, including the football stadium and golf course, are within easy reach.For a full description of the property please visit our website Meer weten?

Casa Balata - RealmonteOn a hillside overlooking the Mediterranean Sea just outside Agrigento, Casa Balata is a fabulously renovated farmhouse which sleeps twelve in style. Currently operated as a luxury B&B which has been rated as “Outstanding” by users on , it would also make a sensational family home for a buyer who prizes serenity and sustainability.Six independent suites with bedrooms and bathroomsThe villa consists of a main building and a guest house. The former is extremely spacious, with 3.5 metre ceilings and external terraces on both levels. The living room makes a fantastic first impression, with a feature wall in exposed stone and an open archway into the sunny dining room. Light and air pass right through these twin spaces thanks to double back doors onto the rear patio, where you will find the swimming pool. Off the dining room is a professional grade kitchen with a walk-in pantry.The sleeping accommodation is ideally configured for the villa's current use as a luxury B&B, with suites comprising a bedroom and bathroom. One, on the ground floor, has a romantic spa bath. Two more, on the first floor, have direct access to the upper terrace, from where you can enjoy a fabulous view of the pool and estate. One of these has been used by the current owners as their own apartment, as it also features a spacious living room.Across the patio is the guest house, also on two floors with a living room downstairs and a sea-view bedroom on the first floor.Fabulous grounds with a signature biodesign swimming poolThe terrace and the guest house bedroom both give you a great vantage point from which to take in the 5,000m2 estate which surrounds Casa Balata. The swimming pool is an obvious magnet for the gaze, organically shaped and built without the use of concrete to exist in harmony with its natural surroundings. Its water is enriched by salt hydrolysis and it is cleaned by an easy-to-use robot.Elsewhere in the grounds, you'll find a beautiful array of plants and trees, including dwarf palms, olives and pomegranates. Plenty of succulents and aromatics give colour and sweet fragrances to the gardens and the quiet rural neighbourhood offers a perfect opportunity to disconnect and unwind.A location at the heart of sicily's history and natural beautyCasa Balata is found just a few kilometres from the city of Agrigento, which can be reached in twenty minutes. Closer to home the little towns of Realmonte and Siculiana will provide everything you and your guests might need. The iconic cliffs of the Scala dei Turchi are only four kilometres away, and the Valley of the Temples is also right around the corner. Whether you are looking to make unforgettable memories with your own visitors or attract paying guests, you will be spoilt for choice with the spectacular coast and delicious culinary traditions of the region.For a full description of the property please visit our website Meer weten?

Casa Viola - GratteriA historic little home in the heart of one of our favourite Sicilian villages, Casa Viola in Gratteri is a real winner at the affordable asking price.Intelligently used space on four floorsThe cosy little town house in fact offers 95m2 of living space, with a simple floor plan that sees one main room and one secondary space on each level. Starting from the bottom, we find two double bedrooms on the lowest two storeys of the property, each of which is actually set below the street level but open at the far side thanks to the steep hillside on which the house has been built. On both of these floors is a bathroom with a shower, one an en-suite and the other accessed off the little landing.The ground floor proper has a hallway with plenty of space for storing coats, shoes and so forth. Around the corner is a living room with a miniature balcony. Finally, the top level is home to the kitchen-diner, with bench seating in a nook under the window and all the fittings you would expect. We've saved the best for last though – the square terrace lets natural light flood into the kitchen and gives you an unbelievably nice option for outdoor dining, with a panoramic view that takes in practically the whole of Gratteri and much of the green surrounding countryside. It's a real treat that everyone is certain to love.Traditional, warm and welcomingThe current owners of Casa Viola have put real effort into the presentation of the home, and you will find it in very good condition. There is no need whatsoever to renovate or invest anything beyond the purchase price. We particularly like the blue and white ceramic tiles which have been used throughout, and which give the property a really distinctive identity. You'll find them underfoot in the entrance, all the rooms and on the upper staircase, and they've also been used to fully tile the two bathrooms.Other charming and distinctively Sicilian features include the exposed roof timbers on the ceilings of the bedrooms and kitchen. Up here you will also surely be charmed by the built-in brick oven, right in the middle of the room. It's not something you'll use every day - and as you can see there is also an alcove that's perfect for a more modern oven – but it does make a great centrepiece and on special occasions you can prepare your food in the historic style of the region.Natural wonders in all directionsGratteri is a scenic spot in the middle of the Madonie Park, with wonderful views and enticing driving roads and hiking trails in all directions. If you like your outdoor time a little more sedate, it's just seven kilometres to the north coast, where you'll find golden sandy beaches in all directions. A particular highlight is the iconic beach town of Cefalù, which you can reach in half an hour.For a full description of the property please visit our website Meer weten?

Villa Manfredi - NasoA hilltop gem with an unbeatable view and private swimming pool, Villa Manfredi offers style and convenience at a great price.Unbeatable sea view from terraces and poolsideThe villa has been built halfway up a hillside, at an altitude of about 175m above sea level but just 1800m inland. This gives it a sensational panoramic view facing west over the Gulf of Sant'Agata di Militello. On a clear day the western Aeolian islands are in view, and in the evening the sunsets will have you racing for your camera to capture the colourful display across the sky and the waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea.The lower terrace contains the pool. Lush vegetation currently gives you more of an enclosed spot, but if you wanted to trim this back you would be able to take in the vista of one body of water from inside a smaller one!One family villa or two spacious apartmentsThe two-storey building has a kitchen, living room and bathroom on each level, meaning that it would be possible to divide it in two and share the space with another family. This might lead to a kind of guest annexe, a joint purchase, or possibly even an investment in Sicily's tourist economy.The lower floor has two bedrooms - a huge master with an en-suite WC and a pool view, then a smaller box room at the rear. A single bedroom upstairs opens off the living room, where there is ample space to put a sofa bed if you'd like to increase the sleeping capacity any further. The same is definitely true of the downstairs living room-diner. This spreads over a huge 50m2, including a kitchen corner partially enclosed by a lovely stone breakfast island.Sold fully furnished and with ready to useThe current owners have made Villa Manfredi a lovely comfortable home, with quality furniture that includes comfortable beds and sofas, dining tables indoors and out and beautifully fitted kitchens. The upstairs bathroom has a box shower, while the downstairs one enjoys the use of a spa bath with hydromassage jets.Outside, the beautifully cultivated gardens include some fabulous dwarf palm trees and plenty of citrus fruits. The plot stretches over a total of 1300m2. The swimming pool is about 12x4m, and an external bathroom and utility room makes a perfect little pool house. There is off-street parking in a paved area inside the front gate, and the external spaces are well lit.For a full description of the property please visit our website Meer weten?

Casa Maurizio - GratteriA two-bedroom home on three storeys, Casa Maurizio in the idyllic Madonie Park village of Gratteri is available at an enticing price.80mq of beautifully maximised living spaceThe floor plan of Casa Maurizio is a simple one, with a versatile living room on the ground floor and two bedrooms above. You'll find a bathroom with a shower on both the ground and top levels, and there is also a handy loft space above the stairwell off the second bedroom. The second floor also offers a small balcony, from which you can enjoy views over the nearby rooftops to the green hills and rocky mountains of the Madonie.We found the ground floor especially welcoming, with the single space having been laid out to accommodate a cosy lounge area, a dining table and a Sicilian-style built-in kitchen. This is simple but effective, with a gas hob, sink, marble worktop and fridge freezer. The food preparation area is especially well-lit, with natural light from a street-view window.Beautiful Renovation Work on Show and Behind the ScenesThe property was entirely renovated by the current owners, both structurally and cosmetically, and the work is top class. Hidden away out of sight are the insulation on the wooden roof and the flue system which carries heat from the open fireplace on the ground floor up throughout the entire house. The fascia has been completely refreshed, with modern wooden windows and external shutters.Perhaps our favourite element of the work is in the interior design choices, though. The living room is a mix of warm yellow plaster and exposed stone, balancing historic charm with sunny tones. Above your head the original wooden timbers of the ceiling are perfectly showcases, and underfoot a dark ceramic tile perfectly picks up on those natural shades. The stairs and first floor bedroom have a charming local tile pattern.A natural park steeped in tradition and filled with dazzling viewsThe village of Gratteri is home to around a thousand people, of which over twenty families have bought their homes through our agency. We are always delighted to recommend the charming hilltop hamlet for its panoramic views and welcoming locals.It's found about 700m above sea level, and convenient for exploring the whole of the Madonie Park. Within twenty minutes you can be down at sea level, on the beaches of the island's north coast which include the unforgettable seafront of Cefalù, only a 25 minute drive away.For a full description of the property please visit our website Meer weten?

Villa Tiziana - CasteldacciaAn oasis of calm fifteen miles outside Palermo, Villa Tiziana is an elegant six-bedroom home with sea views and a shady garden.A phenomenal location, almost at the water's edgeOne kilometre east of Casteldaccia in the province of Palermo, between the state road and motorway that follow Sicily's north coast and the shore of the Tyrrhenian Sea, a little stretch of residential development follows the sandy beaches. This is a quiet neighbourhood characterised by large villas organised along private cul-de-sacs, and midway along one of these we find Villa Tiziana.The street is gated, with the maintenance costs of the private road shared by a small number of residents. In return they enjoy private access to a lovely little sandy bay, which is otherwise reachable only by sea. From the northern corner of the semi-detached property to the water's edge is not even 100m as the crow flies – you will be able to hear and smell the salt water from every outdoor space of your huge Sicilian beach house.A huge, versatile villa sleeping a dozen in comfortThe three storeys of this semi-detached villa are efficiently divided, with a minimum of passageways and hallways and an emphasis on community. Everything indoors begins from the 45m2 living room-cum-diner; a focal point for family life that connects to the gardens, the kitchen, a bathroom and three bedrooms.Upstairs a sunny landing leads you to three more double bedrooms, each of which opens directly onto the deep open terrace. From here you can take an external staircase up to the flat roof, from where you can enjoy a fantastic 360 degree panorama that takes in lush green hills, pristine white homes and sparkling turquoise sea, all under the vast blue canopy of the Sicilian sky.Underground, a basement offers storage space across the full size of the building; over 60m2 which could in the future become a home gym, family room or even a studio apartment.Furnished and habitable: no further investiment neededThe vendors have only made Villa Tiziana their summer home, meaning that despite being nearly half a century old it has aged very well. A pair of the bedrooms downstairs are recent additions, and one of the upper ones has been renovated with a new floor and a lovely feature wall. Any renovation work would be purely a question of personal taste, priorities or aesthetics. The windows are single-glazed but beautifully made in solid wood. The bathrooms are original from the 1980s, but still work with no issue. The outdoor kitchen could be refreshed but the stone ovens are there forever. The basement would need work to be used as a living space, but does the job of a large storeroom perfectly.For a full description of the property please visit our website Meer weten?

Casa dei Nonni - Galati MamertinoWith stunning views and an enticing price tag, Casa dei Nonni is a slice of the most traditional Sicily in a beautiful natural park.Three bedrooms and a covered roof terraceThe property is built on four floors, with the lowest a semi-basement accessible from an adjacent street. The main body of the home is on the ground, first and second floors, with one bedroom on each. Two of these are cosy doubles with direct sea views through north-facing windows. The master, on the first floor, is twice the size and in addition to the same window as the others has a balcony overlooking the street outside.The ground-floor kitchen is brightly lit from a large street-facing window, and kitted out with a blue suite of oven, gas hobs, cupboards, double sink and fridge-freezer that is only ten years old. The small family bathroom on the first floor has a tub with a shower attachment and smart white tiling. On the top floor, the terrace measures 18m2 and gives you a great panorama over much of the village and the hills that rise around it on three sides. It is afforded shade by a fixed canopy and would make a lovely family space for relaxing afternoons or outdoor meals.Sicily's largest unspoilt wildernessThe Natural Park of the Nebrodi Mountains is the largest expanse of protected land in the whole of Sicily, and stretches from the beaches and marinas of the Tyrrhenian coast to the foothills of Mount Etna in the south. Along the way it unfolds as a thrilling landscape of mountains and lakes, forests and rivers which provide a home to innumerable species of flora and fauna.Galati Mamertino, where Casa dei Nonni stands, is a little community of around two thousand residents at an altitude of 800m above sea level. It's one of the last stops you come to before the centre of the natural park, which is completely free from towns and villages, spreads out over a vast area of 80,000km2.A welcoming community with close family tiesSince it was built in the 1970s, Casa dei Nonni has remained in the same family, and you will find that this is typical of much of the real estate in these traditional inner-Sicilian villages. Galati Mamertino is a warm and friendly place with a chance to really get under the skin of authentic Sicilian life.It does have all the modern conveniences you need, however, with supermarkets and smaller shops, a pharmacy and post office, and a smattering of bars and restaurants all within walking distance of the property. You will also appreciate the fibre optic internet cabling and the efficient public services.For a full description of the property please visit our website Meer weten?

Casa D'Anna - CampofeliceAlmost directly on the coast just a few kilometres from one of Sicily's best-loved beach towns, Casa d'Anna is a four-bedroom family villa surrounded by greenery and fresh sea air.Ample and impressive indoor spacesThe floor plan of the extra large 228m2 villa is built around an open plan living room and diner which curves around to include the elegant open staircase, and opens though double doors into a lounge. Offering over 50m2 of space for eating, entertaining and relaxing, it's a beautiful sunny room with twin French windows and one that makes a superb first impression. From here you can pass directly into the fully fitted kitchen, itself large enough for a breakfast table and with a paved veranda outside for al fresco mealtimes.Upstairs, four double bedrooms guarantee that you will never have problems accommodating family or visitors. All four of these enjoy direct access onto one of the house's upper balconies, including a long one running the entire east side of the building. This connects the three largest bedrooms, and offers a great view over the quiet green neighbourhood. From one end you can even see the sea. The fourth bedroom has a private balcony. Two bathrooms, two storerooms and an outbuilding complete the villa.Gardens to connect you to a beautiful green regionThe gardens which wrap right around Casa d'Anna are green and welcoming, planted with a grassy lawn and a wide variety of trees. In total the plot measures 500m2. This also includes several expanses of open patio, a terracotta pathway around the building and off-street parking for three or four cars. The green hills of the Madonie Natural Park are clearly visible on the horizon.Closer to home, the neighbourhood, which grew up around the historic castle of Roccella along the Gulf of Termini Imerese, is filled with similar properties, and you will find the neighbours very respectful and private. The beach is only three hundred metres up the road, and the refreshing sea breeze keeps the property cool indoors and out, even at the height of the Sicilian summer.All of sicily on your doorstepAs well as Cefalù, just a fifteen minute drive east, Casa d'Anna is perfectly positioned as a base from which to explore the whole island. The enthralling city of Palermo is only forty minutes away, the hills of the Madonie unfold inland, and you can reach almost everywhere on Sicily in under two hours, including the temples of Agrigento, the salt flats of Trapani and the port cities of Messina and Catania in the shadow of Mount Etna on the east coast. It's an unbeatable location for a quiet family home with untold adventures right around the corner.For a full description of the property please visit our website Meer weten?

Casa Filippo - Marina di CaroniaIn the quaint fishing village of Marina di Caronia, at the foot of the stunning Nebrodi Natural Park, you won't find anything closer to the beach than Casa Filippo.Spacious ground floor apartment right on the seafrontThe location of Casa Filippo could hardly be better, as it fronts directly onto the sea. Only a small road separates your front windows and private veranda from the waves of the Tyrrhenian Sea. Directly across the road is a stretch of rocky beach, but only a few metres away is the large expanse of sand and pebble that is shared between bathers and fishing boats in a charming, timeless equilibrium.The two bedroom apartment has 40m2 of terracotta-paved veranda wrapping around its front and side, with a main entrance into a spacious hallway and French windows straight into the kitchen-diner. The bedrooms are both spacious and nicely furnished, and the wood-effect floors and brand new fittings make everything perfectly inviting. In total there is about 70m2 of indoor space.Sold fully furnished and in perfect conditionEverything in this warm and welcoming home has been freshly renovated, redecorated and even refurnished, meaning that you will be purchasing a property in absolutely pristine condition. The electricity and plumbing have been redone, the walls replastered and painted, in a gleaming white indoors and a sunny yellow outside. The bathroom and kitchen are both brand new.The apartment is on the ground floor of a block of flats, but there are no condominium charges to pay and the entrance is completely private, through a gate at street level, up a short flight of stairs and straight onto that glorious sunny patio.A beautiful village for sunny holidays or a peaceful retirementMarina di Caronia is a small town right on the sea, in the shadow of the Nebrodi mountains. This gives a thrilling colourful landscape of turquoise, blue and green as the hills begin to climb right from the water's edge. The region is overlooked by international travellers, meaning that you and the other residents will have the town's large crescent moon beach almost entirely to yourselves, even in the height of summer. The water quality is superb and the nearest spot for a dip could hardly be closer to your front door, just metres along the road. The nearby towns of Sant'Agata di Militello and Sant Stefano di Camastra will provide all the shopping and services you need, and the cities of Palermo and Messina can be reached in an hour and a half by car or train.For a full description of the property please visit our website Meer weten?

Terreno con Rustico - SelinunteWithin a kilometre of an iconic archaeological site and a remarkably beautiful beach, Terreno con Rustico in the town of Selinunte is a great piece of land waiting for the right buyer to put up a lovely family villa.7,000M2 of prestige building landThis plot is a long rectangle, a strip measuring 25m by 280m. Connected at one end to the main road that runs into Selinunte, it is flat, arable land with some fine olive trees that must be at least 80 years old, and a copse of about forty pines at the far end. The neighbouring land has not been extensively developed either, meaning that you won't have a feeling of being squeezed in, wherever you decide to put your new villa.There is an existing house about 250m from the road, but this is in very poor condition with questionable foundations, and will almost certainly need to be demolished. The size of the land means that you can build 240m2 of home, more than enough for a three of four-bedroom villa on two floors.A seafront nature reserve and ancient temples on your doorstepThe town of Selinunte is widely renowned for its archaeological park, the largest of its kind in Europe. The ruins of a Greek town have been painstakingly excavated over the years, with some of the most beautiful temples restored to a remarkable condition. If you build a two-storey home these ancient treasures will actually be on display from your upstairs windows and balconies. The park begins just 600m from the entrance to this plot.A less well-known but equally dazzling attraction is the Riserva Naturale Orientata Foce Belice. This protected area covers the beaches, dunes and tall grasses along the coast from Selinunte as you head east towards Sciacca and Agrigento. As well as providing a haven for all manner of wildlife it's a truly unbeatable spot to visit for a day at the beach. The four kilometre strip of sand offers more than enough space for all visitors and the remote location gives you a feeling of total escape from the cares of the world. This is just a kilometre away.For a full description of the property please visit our website Meer weten?

Tenute La Rocca - CollesanoThree kilometres south of Collesano in the Madonie Natural Park, Tenuta La Rocca is a huge country estate with a guest house, agricultural buildings, a house to restore and a fully functional restaurant.A working restaurant with overnight accommodationIn the past, Tenuta La Rocca was a popular out-of-town restaurant, with a pair of dining rooms capable of holding over eighty guests in a single service. It did good trade with locals and tourists alike, especially on festivals and feast days when it would provide set menus to large family groups, and had review scores over 4.5/5 on both Google and Tripadvisor. Everything you need to reopen the business is included in the asking price, including two fully equipped dining rooms, recently renovated bathrooms and a 40m2 working kitchen.Built around a spacious courtyard, the restaurant building also features seven guest bedrooms, which give it enormous potential if well marketed as a venue for weddings or other events. Some investment will be needed on the renovation of this accommodation to make it the irresistible prospect it deserves to be, but if you're able to do this you could have a sensational and versatile venue on your hands.Eleven hectares of peaceful landThe estate is a vast plot on the north-western side of one of the intermediate hills in the beautiful Madonie Natural Park. This gives you great views of the mountains above you and the sea below, visible on the horizon beyond the town of Campofelice di Roccella.The estate is not currently farmed, but a pair of enormous barns give you more than enough room to keep livestock (one of these was previously a stable building) and store crops (the other was a hayloft). With over 27 acres of land at your disposal you won't be short of space, whatever type of activity you have in mind.A ruined cottage to renovateTowards the higher end of the estate is the ruin of a 100m2 house, which would be a perfect renovation project. It would eventually give you and your family the chance to live on-site with the comfort of being several hundred metres away from the restaurant and accommodation. A lot of work will be needed, but in the end your investment would be rewarded with a home built completely to your own specifications and some lovely sea views.For a full description of the property please visit our website Meer weten?

Appartamento Principe Nicola - CataniaA sixth-floor apartment in Catania, just 500 metres from the sea, Appartamento Principe Nicola combines city convenience, sunlight, and investment potential in one bright package.SEA, city and sicily at your feetSet in north-eastern Catania, this apartment puts everything within easy reach: rocky beaches, seafood restaurants, and the port are a 10-minute walk, with the historic Baroque city centre just beyond. A new metro stop is planned right on the doorstep, connecting you to the heart of the city in minutes, while the airport is only a 25-minute drive. Whether you want a base to explore eastern Sicily or a practical home in one of the island’s most dynamic cities, the location delivers.LIGHT, views and outdoor livingPerched on the top floor with a southwest-facing terrace, the apartment is filled with natural light. The terrace offers sweeping city views and sun throughout the day, while the bright wrap-around hallway catches a glimpse of the sea. A shared rooftop terrace crowns the building with views of Mount Etna and the waterfront, adding to the sense of airiness and connection to the landscape.A blank canvas with value to addSold unfurnished, the apartment is ready for you to put your stamp on it. The interior is in good condition, and the option to enclose and connect the rooftop terrace offers a rare chance to create private outdoor space. With the upcoming metro line set to boost demand and the property’s position just 500 metres from the sea, this is both a practical home and a smart investment, offering flexibility for personal use or rental potential. Meer weten?

Villa Alfonso - Scala dei TurchiA huge detached villa, fully renovated and with an uninterrupted view of one of Sicily's best-loved landmarks, Villa Alfonso is an absolute bargain at the asking price.A terrace with a truly unique viewIt's impossible to start anywhere other than the top, where the open terrace gives lovely views on all sides, but a special treat is in store when you look to the south-east. The pristine white cliffs of the Scala dei Turchi beach are in full view. It's a really rare opportunity to be able to buy a property this size with such a famous backdrop.The tourist attractions don't end there, either. The legendary Valley of the Temples is only fifteen minutes up the road, the vineyards of Marsala are a short drive to the west and Sicily's largest golf resort is only just around the corner.Five bedrooms and a beautiful ground floorThere is abundant room indoors and out, with 145m2 of indoor space on each of the two floors. In addition to this are the deep porches and balconies that stretch the entire width of the home to the front and rear, the flat roof, the garden and an orchard on the southern side of the plot. Indoors you will find five bedrooms, four upstairs and one on the ground floor. This lower level is completed by a kitchen, a dining room and a pair of living spaces off the central hallway, a beautiful feature atrium that is surrounded by a gallery on the first floor. As a first impression it packs a real punch. Fully furnished and ready to useAll of the fixtures and furnishings seen in our photography and virtual tour are included in the asking price, making this a wonderfully convenient way to break into the Sicilian real estate market. The sunny décor is stylish without being overly pronounced, making the most of feature spaces like the entrance hall, the balconies and terrace.This is the nice kind of purchase where you can see several ways to develop the property in the future without having any pressing needs to address immediately. In our full-length description we talk you through some of the future investments we would consider, and how they could help the already beautiful Villa Alfonso reach its full potential.For a full description of the property please visit our website Meer weten?

Appartamento Ballarò - PalermoAppartamento Ballarò gives you a front-row seat to one of Sicily’s most vibrant cities. Sitting quietly above one of Palermo’s most famous markets, this third-floor apartment pairs authentic Sicilian character with an unbeatable central location.Where history meets daily lifeStep outside and you’re instantly immersed in Palermo’s historic centre. The Cathedral, Teatro Massimo, and bustling piazzas are all a short walk away, while Ballarò market provides fresh produce, colour, and energy right at your doorstep. Despite its lively surroundings, the apartment itself offers a surprising calm, giving you the best of both worlds: the city’s flavour without the noise.LIGHT, space and sicilian charmInside, the apartment flows along a central hallway connecting three bright bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a spacious living room. Elegant terracotta floors and subtle Baroque ceiling details give each room its own Sicilian personality. Two balconies look out over the market below, while an adjoining bonus room offers flexibility as storage, a study, or as a potential fourth bedroom.A canvas with endless potentialAlready in excellent condition, Appartamento Ballarò is move-in ready but brimming with potential. A kitchen upgrade, modernised bathrooms, or adding air conditioning to some of the bedrooms would instantly boost both comfort and value. Whether you imagine it as a stylish city retreat, a thriving tourist rental, or a long-term investment, this property’s blend of location, character, and potential makes it a rare find in the heart of Sicily’s capital. Meer weten?

Casa Morreale - CefalùA one-bedroom home a stone's throw away from a unesco world Heritage Site, Casa Morreale is a perfect vacation property.A sensational location at the heart of an iconic beach townEvery morning, as the sun rises over the timeless historic centre of Cefalù on Sicily's beautiful Tyrrhenian coast, the gentle tolling of the town's cathedral bells soundtracks the locals as they amble down to the bars on Piazza Duomo. Just metres behind this enchanting little corner of Golden-era Italy is a tight cluster of houses far out of the reach of motor vehicles, linked by staircases and steep cobbled footpaths. It's here that you will find Casa Morreale, a step back in time to an era where news travelled out loud from balcony to balcony, and the scent of your neighbour's cooking wafted into your home on the gentle sea breeze. It's only a five minute amble downhill to the sea, there are all manner of shops and restaurants on your doorstep and the footpath up to the best viewpoint beneath the summit of the famous Rocca mountain is right at the top of your street.Recently renovated and fully furnished: no further investment neededThe two-storey property dates back as far as it's thick stone walls can remember, but a recent makeover has created a thoroughly modern and comfortable interior that is simple but smart. The asking price includes all furnishings as shown in our virtual tour – a benefit which, apart from anything else, will save a tremendous amount of hard work carrying large pieces of furniture around those narrow pedestrianised alleyways!On the ground floor is a living room with a fitted kitchenette, featuring an electric hob, fridge and sink. The comfortable sofa bed opposite the TV set allows the apartment to sleep four people in comfort, as do the twin bathrooms, one of which is found on each floor. Both have been fitted with modern showers fed from electric boilers. Upstairs, the bedroom is spacious and comfortable, and best of all gives you just a sneak peek of a sea view from its inviting balcony. A small basement holds a utility room with a washing machine.A sure bet for rental incomeCefalù is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Sicily, a convenient train ride from Palermo Airport and a magnet for visitors from Italy and the wider world. You will find that it's possible to earn as much as five or six thousand euros a month in high season from a holiday home which is as modern, well-presented and central as Casa Morreale.We would be delighted to offer the benefit of our experience as property managers and consultants in the hospitality sector to the eventual buyer – unless of course you fall so firmly in love with the charming cottage that you can't bear to share it at all!For a full description of the property please visit our website Meer weten?

Casa Aldo - Castellana SiculaA three-bedroom property on three floors, the rural Casa Aldo is roomy, in good overall shape and fantastic value for money.The feeling of being completely immersed in natureBuilt a few hundred metres outside the small village of Castellana Sicula, Casa Aldo is close enough that you can choose to walk into town, but the surrounding thicket of pine and eucalyptus trees makes you feel half lost in nature. The views from the second floor windows and the marvellous open terrace outside the first floor living room are amazing, with a vantage point over the tops of those trees to the rooftops of Castellana.However, at ground level you feel surrounded by Mediterranean woodland, the scent of the trees and the gentle chorus of cicadas acting as a kind of sensory firewall from the cares of the modern world. This is a spot in which you can lose yourself in your thoughts, your work or the company of your family and friends.Sturdily built and spaciousCasa Aldo is in fact half of what used to be a giant farmhouse, a testament to the region's once-dominant agricultural sector. Although it has now been turned into a twin pair of semi-detached homes, you'll still find more than enough space for even a large family to holiday in the summer, or in which to host guests all year round.The ground floor has a trio or large rooms with vaulted ceilings, once the stables of the villa and now a cool reception space that will make a great first impression. There is also a bedroom and a bathroom. The first floor follows a similar plan, with a landing that flows into a living room and then a dining room. There is also a kitchen, another bedroom and another bathroom. The top floor has two large bedrooms and a bathroom.Incredible potential to modernise and even expand The property is in good overall condition, but some investment will be needed to repair a small damp issue. The infiltration can be eliminated by cutting back some large pine trees whose needles have clogged the gutters, but you will have to make good some damage.Aside from this, you might want to spend some money modernising the bathrooms and kitchen, but there is no urgent need to begin any renovation work. We think it would make a sensational summer base for the entire family, and there is even the possibility of buying the adjoining home and some of the surrounding land. A really inspiring property, full of potential – ask us more about Casa Aldo today.For a full description of the property please visit our website Meer weten?

Casa Marinella - MistrettaA fabulous value-for-money proposition for a buyer with a little time to invest and the appetite for a renovation, Casa Marinella is a four-bedroom villa with an unbeatable view.Miles of Stunning Hillside Laid Out in Front of YouOn the western edges of the Nebrodi Natural Park, less than four kilometres from the hilltop town of Mistretta, Casa Marinella stands on the western bank of a dramatic valley, which plunges 400m downhill over just a couple of kilometres, directly to the rear of the house. With the mountains opposite rising up to peaks over a thousand metres above sea level, and the waters of the Mediterranean visible on the horizon away to your left, it's a magical panorama almost completely undisturbed by human activity.The two-storey villa has been built to take full advantage of this, at the top of a 4,000m2 plot filled with over a hundred olive and fruit trees, but offering an uninterrupted view over their green canopy from the ground floor terrace and the balcony upstairs. The lower level has nearly 50m2 of mostly covered patio, including an outdoor kitchen with traditional stone fireplaces and grill. This is a property which will transport you to a simpler way of life, in contact with nature and the food chain.220M2 of living space on two floorsOf course, there is also a conventional kitchen indoors with an antique bread oven, none the less spacious and with room for a family dining table. Joining it on the ground floor are a living room whose window overlooks the valley, and a bedroom with en-suite bathroom. Each of these last two spaces have patio doors straight out onto the terrace. On the first floor you'll find four more rooms and a second bathroom, although the fixtures for this are yet to be installed. Two of the rooms have valley views (even taking in the sea seven kilometres to the north, on a clear day), and the home is flanked by the balcony on two sides. To the rear there is another terrace, a large flat space which takes full advantage of the gradient of the land.A renovation project with a fabulous payoffThere is a lot of work to be done before Casa Marinella can be said to be truly complete – the upper floor in particular is very much a work in progress. The walls need to be plastered and even, in some points, raised to the level of the roof. The floor is still in cement, and all of the decoration will need to be done from scratch. Of course, the advantage of this is that you can set the place up to look exactly as you would like.The ground floor could be used straight away, and indeed you could live there while working upstairs. At some point it, too, will need a fair amount of work however, with the wiring, windows and bathroom all in particular need of attention. Casa Marinella is definitely a project house – but for the sum of the purchase price and an investment around €100,000 you could own a really stunning big home fifteen minutes from the sea in one of Sicily's most underrated regions.For a full description of the property please visit our website Meer weten?