Property in Sicily (pagina 3)

Casa Matteo - GratteriIn the small village of Gratteri, seven kilometres inland and 650m above sea level in the heart of the Madonie Natural Park, Casa Matteo is a must-see for buyers interested in renovating an historic .Magnificent views of the sea and mountainsThe steep terrain and the height of this terraced palazzo building combine to offer unobstructed sea views from the second and third floors. The former even has a balcony that offers you the chance to enjoy the fabulous coastal panorama in the open air.At the moment, the top floor kitchen only has a small window facing north towards the Tyrrhenian Sea, but we think that even a mid-budget renovation project would be able to create a terrace on this level that would give you a bird's eye view of an enormous swathe of northern Sicily.To the rear, Casa Matteo has a view of the surrounding village from the upper floors, which is as charming as the front is dramatic and memorable.Four storeys and over 150M2 of living spaceThe home is divided into six rooms, which could be configured in a variety of ways. Most of these are over 15m2, and the largest space, a second floor pair of rooms connected through a broad archway, offers over 40m2, plus the sea-view balcony at the front.We imagine the finished home with two bedrooms on the lower levels, a beautiful living room-cum-diner on the second floor and an unforgettable kitchen with full-wall glazing opening onto a roof terrace at the top of the property.A renovation challenge that offers a rich rewardAs you'll see from our virtual tour and photography, it is obviously going to be necessary to dedicate time and budget to the historic home. The exact budget will depend on your needs and tastes, as well as how much of the work you're in a position to take care of yourself. We estimate that the final investment will need to be in the region of €110,000 – really, a bargain for the chance to own a piece of Sicilian heritage that's been remodelled to your exact taste.Some features that we think it would be a shame not to incorporate into the final design include a staircase made from the rare and exceptionally durable Billiemi stone, two floors' worth of clay tiles and the antique bread oven which has been built into the kitchen. Take a tour and let your imagination start to work on this fascinating restoration project!For a full description of the property please visit our website Meer weten?

Plot Dispenza – CollesanoA beautiful stretch of sea-view land on the hillsides of northern Sicily, Plot Dispenza offers nearly two hectares of meadow and olive trees, bursting with potential.The plot is beautiful and the location scenic, but the real key asset here is the fact that it has been classed as Zone C 'buildable' land. In contrast to most land which becomes available to the international market, this allows for a far larger-scale development project.Ready to develop, with permission to buildOn 'Zone C' land it is permitted to build 0.1m3 of habitable structure for every m2 of ground space. In the case of Plot Dispenza that translates to 600m2 of housing or accommodation.This is enough to build a medium-sized holiday village or glamping resort for tourists, a residential complex suitable for timeshare or second homes, or simply four or five detached villas, depending on the scale of each. Of course, it would also be possible to build a single structure, a really vast luxury home. But from an investment standpoint the best returns are likely to come from dividing the land.Five kilometres from the beach, in the foothills of a stunning Natural ParkThe site is directly adjacent to the SP9 road which runs downhill from Collesano, on the lower slopes of the picturesque Madonie Natural Park, to Campofelice di Roccella on the Tyrrhenian Sea. With the iconic beach town of Cefalù less than half an hour to the east, and the international airport at Palermo just an hour to the west, the location is a perfect one.Collesano is an extremely popular destination with the international market, and even in this out-of-town district we have recently helped buyers from Austria, Germany and the USA buy villas and land in the immediate neighbourhood. It is a wonderful, open-minded community where the best of traditional Sicilian heritage blends seamlessly with new arrivals from all corners of the world.If you are ready to take on a challenge, Plot Dispenza is incredibly rich in potential. Don't miss the full listing on our site. Meer weten?

Appartamento Grace - Gioiosa MareaMove-in ready, fully furnished, and with panoramic views of the Aeolian Islands, Appartamento Grace is ideal for anyone seeking a well-located, low-maintenance home in coastal Sicily with an unbeatable price tag.Smart layout with a south-facing balconyLocated on the top floor, this 45–50 m² apartment makes the most of its space. The living area is welcoming, with a compact, well-equipped kitchen just off to the side. A built-in storage nook offers extra practicality, and a pellet stove and air conditioning ensure a comfortable temperature in every season. The bathroom is newly renovated, with scenic sea views from its north-facing window, which is also visible from other parts of the home. The peaceful bedroom features a private south-facing balcony, perfect for enjoying the Sicilian sun. Central, QUIET, connectedAppartamento Grace is right between the historic centre and the high street of Gioiosa Marea, a laid-back coastal town known for its sandy beach and historic archaeological sites. Essentials like shops, cafés, restaurants, and the beach are all within a five-minute walk. As a rare bonus for a small town, it also has its own train station, with easy links to Milazzo, Cefalù, Messina, Catania, and Palermo.No renovation, no guessworkUnlike many other properties in Sicily, this one is completely move-in ready. Having been fully furnished and recently refurbished, including updated kitchen fittings and a stylish bathroom, this apartment requires no further work. It can be used as a year-round home, a holiday base, or a rental with very little legwork from the owner. Meer weten?

Appartamento AnnaMarie - AspraA well-maintained 130m² third-floor property, Appartamento Anna Marie is in the charming fishing village of Aspra, just 200m from the sea and less than half an hour from Palermo.Spacious and light-filledThe standout feature is the combined living and dining space – a bright 45m² area created by connecting the 27m² salone to the 18m² kitchen through a broad archway. French windows and an additional window face north towards the sea, flooding the space with natural light. The kitchen has its own door to the south-facing balcony, perfect for outdoor dining with views towards Monte Catalfano.Both bedrooms are genuinely spacious, measuring 21m² and 17m². The smaller bedroom opens onto the balcony through glazed doors. The bathroom is large and fully tiled, with a bathtub and shower attachment, while a separate guest WC adds convenience. Two storerooms provide excellent storage.Prime coastal locationAspra retains its traditional fishing village character while being well-connected to Palermo. Shops and supermarkets are within walking distance, the seafront promenade is 200m away, and the train station in nearby Bagheria brings you to central Palermo in under 30 minutes. The property sits on a quiet residential street with easy parking outside.Ready for immediate useThe building was recently renovated externally, and the apartment features modern PVC windows, smooth white walls with hardwood trimmings, and PVC parquet flooring throughout. Infrastructure for air conditioning is already in place. The main bathroom could benefit from updating, and a few rooms need fresh paint, but otherwise this two-bedroom apartment in Aspra is ready to become your Mediterranean home or rental investment right away.For a full description of the property please visit our website Meer weten?

Villa Francesca - TrabiaA development property with approved plans for three new houses, Villa Francesca sits in a panoramic position above the coastal village of San Nicola l'Arena, midway between Cefalù and Palermo.A villa with flexible potentialThe property comprises a 1960s Mediterranean-style villa with two independent apartments, set in 2,500m2 of parkland planted with lemon and olive trees. The villa needs updating but the structure is sound, with five bedrooms, three bathrooms, a terrace and covered porticoes. At 140 metres above sea level and just over a kilometre from the coast, it enjoys sea views and cooling breezes. An authorised well provides water year-round, and the mature gardens are maintained by an irrigation system. Development land with approved plansPlanning permission is already in place for three detached houses, each around 120m2, with private gardens exceeding 1,500m2 and even provision for swimming pools. This second lot, the land to be developed, has its own private access. Construction costs will come to about €160,000 per unit, and you will also need to budget for development charges at around approximately €75,000, but completed new properties in this area typically sell for around €230,000. We'll leave the maths to you and your accountants, but there is obvious potential here.Quietly versatile locationSan Nicola l'Arena is a small marina community with basic amenities. Good connections along the coastal highway mean that nearby Trabia, Termini Imerese and Bagheria offer varying degrees of infrastructure, shops and services – all within a twenty minute radius. Palermo itself is reachable by train from San Nicola's little station or in half an hour by car, with the international airport reachable in around 45 minutes. The beach of Cefalù is only 40 minutes to the east. Although the property definitely feels rural, this is actually a quietly very well connected location and well worth consideration as a second home.For a full description of the property please visit our website Meer weten?

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 Meer weten?

Casa Concetta - CustonaciTwo separate holiday homes with a shared driveway and outdoor spaces, Casa Concetta is a great opportunity to run a small tourist business in Sicily or even to move here full time and welcome all the guests you like. Only twenty minutes from the world-famous beach of San Vito Lo Capo it will certainly never be a hard sell to visitors!Classic sicilian architecture in a beautiful natural settingThe house is a long low building with straight lines, topped by an almost flat roof in traditional Sicilian curved tiles. Seen from any angle it fits perfectly against the tall rocky hillsides to either side of it. The rusticated plaster walls are painted a warm sandy yellow, and a subtle accent of exposed stone echoes the low walls that border the garden and pathways. Occasional majolica tiles add a decorative touch: this is a quintessentially Sicilian house, one you just couldn't find in the north of Italy.A veranda at the front of the first apartment and one at the side of the second offer shade and space to relax or eat al-fresco. There's a built-in stone oven, a storeroom and even an outdoor shower. Guests will be certainly appreciate the off-street parking for two or more vehicles. Sleeps eight in comfortThe two apartments are different shapes and were built at different times, but similar in size and the distribution of spaces. The only major difference is that while the upper of the two has a double and a twin bedroom, the first flat has a double plus two singles. One of the singles, at a push, could become a twin. Each one, except the smallest room in the lower apartment, has its own air conditioning unit.Each then has a roomy living space that includes a fitted kitchenette, a dining area and space to relax with a sofa. The bathrooms both have showers and the kitchens have washing machines. The upper apartment is fitted and furnished in slightly more comfort, with modern insulating windows, a newer kitchen and more decorative touches. The lower one is, however, the bigger of the two.A perfect location for a sunny escapeAs we mentioned before, the Caribbean-style seafront of San Vito Lo Capo is just a few kilometres up the road, but the beach options certainly don't end there. Cornino is only ten minutes away and while popular with locals is largely overlooked by tourists, and the same could be said of Macari, fifteen minutes in the other direction.Scopello, on the other side of the headland, is a charming little fishing village, while Castellammare del Golfo is a bigger seaside town. North of Scopello is the nature reserve of Lo Zingaro, a magical wild spot that can only be explored on foot or by boat. Further south, a short ferry from the nearby city of Trapani, are the stunning Egadi islands.Nor is this only a beach location. The historic hilltop town of Erice, the salt pans of Trapani and the vineyards of Marsala are all in easy reach.For a full description of the property please visit our website Meer weten?

Villa Orazio - BrucoliHuge detached villaThe three-storey property features four bedrooms of two different sizes, each of which is large enough to be a double if needed. Of course, one could easily become a home office while still giving you a sleeping capacity of six, before you consider adding any sofa beds in the huge living room. These are served by a pair of bathrooms, each with a box shower and a modern suite of fittings.Communal spaces indoors include a very large kitchen-dining room on the first floor, with some lovely exposed stonework on the stairs and dividing archways, and an equally large living room on the top floor, under a gently sloping wooden roof whose beans have been left exposed to give a suggestion of a mountain chalet. Both of these family spaces have been designed with full-wall glazing on the corner which faces down the hill and overlooks the bay below.Recently renovated and in beautiful conditionThe villa was fully remodelled in 2018, and has new windows, roof and flooring. The kitchen is in great condition and offers all the space you could need for food storage and preparation. Gas-powered radiators provide heat throughout the property, and modern air conditioning units are found in all of the larger rooms.The exterior has been designed in a style which blends traditional Sicilian lines with some neoclassical touches, including the Roman arches which partially enclose the deep veranda flanking the first floor. The open terrace on the top floor is also framed by some decorative balustrades. The only area which remains to be finished is the basement room, a space of about 80m2, only partially underground, next to the double garage. This has all of the necessary connections and wiring to be turned into a playroom, gym, workshop or even a self-contained studio flat, but it will be left to the new buyer to make the choice and oversee the work.Perfect for the sea, convenient for the cityThe nearest beach is a beautiful sandy cove which can be reached in just three minutes by car. It is found in a residential district filled with similar properties and mostly inhabited year-round, while the nearest little village, Brucoli, is less than ten minutes away.For bigger and more varied urban infrastructure and cultural attractions of all kinds, Sicily's second-largest city, Catania, is only half an hour away to the north. This includes the large international airport at Fontanarossa, which offers flights to almost every country in Europe. Whether you're making Villa Orazio your home and jetting back to visit friends, or living further north and wanting to visit without wasting any excess time in travel, it's a perfect, well-connected location.For a full description of the property please visit our website Meer weten?

Casa Alessandra - IsnelloA charming three-bedroom townhouse in the Madonie village of Isnello, Casa Alessandra is offered fully furnished and recently renovated for the smoothest possible transaction.Five floors of mountain livingThe property makes clever use of the slope of Via Isonzo, with a semi-basement twin bedroom accessible from street level at the lower end. A spiral staircase connects this to the ground floor living room, which features an open fireplace and guest WC. The first floor holds the master bedroom with a balcony offering lateral views of the rocky cliff face, while the second floor has another bedroom with bunk beds and the main bathroom.The top floor kitchen-diner is the heart of the home, with exposed wooden roof timbers, traditional Sicilian tiled units and a magnificent fixed wood-burning oven. French windows open onto a roof terrace with panoramic mountain views.Fully equipped and ready to enjoyThe sale includes all furniture, kitchen equipment and appliances. Gas heating with radiators in every room, double-glazed windows and modern systems are installed throughout. Running costs are modest at around €530 per year for taxes and utilities.Location and surroundingsIsnello is a peaceful Madonie village at 550m altitude with shops, bars and the remarkable GAL Hassin astronomy centre. The beaches of Cefalù are 18km away (25 minutes), while the lively town of Castelbuono is 12km distant. Palermo and its airport can be reached in just over an hour.For a full description of the property please visit our website Meer weten?

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 Meer weten?

Plot Cinzia - CollesanoExpansive and unspoilt, the huge hillside estate that is Plot Cinzia is a dream for the kind of buyer who is at peace with nature and doesn't back away from a challenge. While the old cottage that currently stands on the southern edge of the plot will need to be rebuilt from scratch, the raw beauty of this Sicilian country land is bursting with possibility.A bird's eye view on the coastThe estate spreads over some 20 acres (80,000m2) of countryside on the western edge of the Madonie Natural Park, a few kilometres north of the picturesque little village of Collesano. The land slopes down towards the bottom of a valley which feeds into the Tyrrhenian Sea at the coastal town of Campofelice di Roccaella.The majority of the estate is woodland, home to a diverse range of trees and wildlife. The emptier pastures open up on the lower slopes to give a fabulous view of the sea in the middle distance, 8 kilometres away and about 400m downhill.The two existing buildings on the land are 100m2 and 40m2 respectively. You could work off this footprint, but the size of the pot means that the option would be available to create a much larger villa, complete with a guest house and swimming pool.Haven of biodiversityYou will find the soil fertile, with olive oil produced from trees in this region considered to be of particularly high quality. There are over a hundred olive trees on the plot at present, and one could easily imagine a buyer adding many more. You will also find a wide variety of trees and bushes, many of which bear fruit and nuts of all varieties. The land is home to numerous species of bird as well as hares, lizards and small mammals. There is already a well on the land, and you would certainly be able to achieve true sustainability and energy independence if you were to invest in solar panels to power and heat your new home.Lesws than half an hour to the beachWhile the drive into Collesano is no more than six or seven minutes, you will also find it very easy to reach the towns at sea level. Both Campofelice and Lascari have lovely stretches of coastline, and the famous resort of Cefalù is only a 35 minute drive. Palermo and its international airport can be reached in an hour.For a full description of the property please visit our website Meer weten?

Villa Piera - MarsalaA huge detached villa in 2,000m2 of beautiful gardens, Villa Piera would make a luxurious family home or the perfect summer escape. It's perfectly presented, with no investment needed.Beautiful big swimming poolThe pool is obviously one of Villa Piera's main attractions. Measuring a generous 6m by 14m, it is long enough to get some proper exercise in, not merely to bob about and cool off under the hot Sicilian sun.It was redone 18 months ago, meaning that all of the pump and filter systems are in great working order. At one end is a little hydromassage corner for the days when you want to take things a little easier. It is surrounded by a brick deck, and perfectly framed between the verdant green garden, where Mediterranean palms and cacti balance a well-manicured lawn and the hedges and shrubs which guarantee your privacy.Sleeps eight in comfortThe main house is comprised of three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen and a huge open-plan living area. In total it offers almost 160m2 of living space.The annexe is a studio space which is flexible enough to use for hosting large dinners in winter or, with the addition of a bed, guests in summer. It has an additional bedroom and also a kitchen, meaning that your visitors can be as autonomous as you like – and also helping with the option of holding big dinner parties out here. Maybe a family Christmas feast?Just ten minutes from marsalaMarsala is, of course, legendary as a centre for wine production, and you'll find some superb vineyards and cantinas within an easy driving distance. Whether you want to discover the history and technique behind famous industry names like Florio and Donnafugata or just enjoy a few samples of their work, it's sure to be a hit with any visitors you have.The nearest sandy beach is just five minutes away, and the south-western coast of Sicily is home to some really beautiful stretches of coastline which are less inundated by visitors than some of the north and east.For a full description of the property please visit our website Meer weten?

Appartamento Giuseppe - Santa FlaviaA first-floor apartment to renovate on the main street of Santa Flavia, Casa Giuseppe offers excellent value for anyone looking to create their ideal home or rental investment in a well-connected coastal location.Character worth preservingThe apartment sits in a well-maintained building with an impressive original hardwood entrance. Inside, you'll find original ceramic floors in the living room and bedroom that showcase the decorative tile work Sicily is famous for. The living room has tall ceilings and an east-facing window that catches the morning light, while the bedroom is a good size with views onto a quiet side street.The real highlight is the diner, which opens from the compact kitchen across a breakfast island. Three large windows and patio doors facing south and west flood this space with light throughout the day. The patio doors lead onto a small but sunny balcony – perfect for morning coffee or an evening drink.Outstanding locationSanta Flavia station is a couple of minutes' walk from your front door, putting central Palermo within a 25-minute commute by train. This makes the apartment ideal for anyone who wants to work in the city while living by the sea, or for rental income from young professionals and digital nomads. The beach is 15 minutes away in the other direction. Daily essentials are all within walking distance, while nearby Bagheria offers supermarkets, larger shops and excellent restaurants, including two with Michelin stars. The dramatic headland of Capo Zafferano, with its beaches and diving spots, is waiting to be explored.Ready for your visionThe apartment needs a complete renovation – new plumbing, updated electrics, bathroom refitting and redecoration throughout. This is due to neglect rather than structural issues, and there's nothing here that would concern an experienced builder. The ceramic floors are worth preserving as part of your renovation, giving your finished home a warmth and character that new materials can't replicate.Investment potentialThe combination of excellent transport links, proximity to both city and coast, and year-round amenities makes this a strong proposition for the rental market. Whether you're creating a weekend escape, a permanent home or an investment property, Casa Giuseppe offers the opportunity to build exactly what you want in a location that ticks every practical box.For a full description of the property please visit our website Meer weten?

Sea View Project - CollesanoA partially completed hilltop villa offering panoramic views across olive groves to the Tyrrhenian Sea, Sea View Project is situated midway between Collesano and Lascari on Sicily's north coast.The structure and landThe load-bearing structure was completed around 1995 and covers approximately 150m² across two floors – 100m² on the ground floor and 48m² on the first floor. Internal heights reach 4 metres at the ridge, and large openings provide excellent natural light. Both upstairs rooms have sea view balconies. The internal layout is completely flexible as only partition walls remain to be installed.The plot extends to nearly 18,000m² of unfenced land currently planted with olive, almond and peach trees alongside Mediterranean scrub. The terrain slopes from 280m to 260m above sea level, with the steeper front section suitable for terracing and the gentler slopes ideal for cultivation.Location and accessThe property lies along the SP128 road connecting Lascari (5–7 minutes) to Collesano (20 minutes). Cefalù and its beaches are 20 minutes west, whilst Palermo and its international airport are an hour away. Access is via a dirt road requiring some basic repairs. The position offers total privacy with no direct neighbours, just rolling countryside and that exceptional view north across the Gulf of Termini Imerese.Completion requirementsAll systems need to be installed from scratch, giving complete design freedom for water, electricity, heating, cooling and photovoltaic systems. Completion to a high standard would require approximately £200,000, addressing visible damp from weather exposure, installing all infrastructure, and fitting out to your specification. A swimming pool would cost an additional £30,000. The property shows no obvious structural damage despite decades of exposure, though terrace subsidence on the left side requires assessment during renovation.For a full description of the property please visit our website Meer weten?

Casa Carmelo - AgrigentoA three-bedroom villa with sea-view balcony, Casa Carmelo is a beautiful holiday home in Sicily's southern region of Agrigento.500m from the seaThe waves of the Mediterranean wash up against Sicily's south coast just beyond the end of the quiet cul-de-sac on which Casa Carmelo is found. With a fabulous sandy beach only a kilometre from your front door you'll never grow tired of coastal walks or long sunny days in the sand and surf. The coastline faces south-west, making it the perfect spot from which to enjoy the island's famous sunsets.This district of the region of Agrigento is a quiet, residential one. While the nearest shops and amenities need a car to reach easily, they are only a short drive away and the no-through road means that you'll experience almost no noise from traffic or neighbours. The gardens and fields nearby are green and verdant, with plenty of citrus and olive trees amongst many other forms of agriculture in evidence. Needless to say, this guarantees a bounty of locally produced fruit and vegetables.Two fully independent apartmentsCasa Carmelo offers 138m2 of internal space, divided between two floors. Each of these, however, can function as a private apartment. There is a bathroom on each, a kitchenette built into one corner of the upstairs living room and a separate one on the ground floor. An external staircase lets you enter the upper property without disturbing anyone downstairs, and a lockable door at the top of the imposing indoor staircase affords privacy to both halves of the property.The rest of the ground floor is a large living room measuring about 50m2, which the current owners have made use of as a studio space, with a double bed under the stairs. Upstairs there are three double bedrooms, so even if you don't plan to do this you can sleep six in comfort, even without adding sofa beds in either of the living rooms. The ground floor enjoys a shaded veranda directly outside the front entrance, while anyone staying upstairs will love the ample balcony with its partial sea view away to the south.The garden of Casa Carmelo is spacious and well-maintained, and the whole property is in excellent condition. The windows are new, with mosquito blinds and external blackout shutters, and there are air conditioning units in all of the rooms.A region filled with treasuresAnyone familiar with Sicily will know that Agrigento is primarily famous for the 'Valley of the Temples', a huge archaeological complex that is home to the remains of the city of the Greek city of Akragas. The vast temples and other remains found there are one of the most important sites for ancient history to be found anywhere in Europe. The site begins just fifteen minutes' drive from Casa Carmelo.Only a little further up the road is the beautiful white cliff known as the 'Scala dei Turchi', or the Turkish Steps. With its pristine strata glistening against the deep blue sea by day, or reflecting the colours of the sunset as dusk falls, this is an unmissable sight that will never fail to enthral visitors.For a full description of the property please visit our website Meer weten?

Casa Mariolina - MistrettaA magical place to get away from your cares and spend time in nature, Casa Mariolina is a one-storey cottage on an acre of sea-view land in northern Sicily.The wild beauty of the nebrodi parkSicily's largest natural park, the Nebrodi is a vast, mountainous region whose lower hills are characterised by leafy green hillsides and a quiet, unspoilt natural beauty. The estate on which Casa Mariolina has been built is a perfect embodiment of this, with sixty olive trees and all manner of wild fruits overlooking a deep valley, with views stretching as far as the Tyrrhenian Sea, ten kilometres to the north.It's a beautiful and fabulously relaxing spot to unwind and get back in touch with your friends and family. Everything is geared towards the social experience, with an open plan cottage, a deep covered veranda and an outdoor kitchen that would be a dream come true for any ambitious chef.A delight for any chefOn a terrace slightly above the main house, back along the driveway towards the main road, a huge area has been flattened, paved with terracotta tiles, and enclosed with a handrail. Here you find the incredible outdoor kitchen, with a barbecue grill, twin wood-fired ovens and a deep vat above a fourth fireplace. Two large chimneys transport the smoke above the tiled wooden canopy overhead. There is also a sink, fridge and worktop. Absolutely everything you need to prepare a rustic feast.Outside the cottage, on the veranda, are a pair of long dining tables, and indoors are two more. You could easily feed twenty or more people at once, a testament to the role that communal living - and above all communal eating – have always played in the life of Casa Mariolina. Of course, there is also an indoor kitchen space to rustle up a simpler snack. But if you love nature and you love to entertain, this cottage in the hills would make an unbeatable place to combine the two.A versatile indoor spaceThe open plan cottage consists of a single large room, with a lounge area that becomes a bedroom with the use of a sofa bed, a dining space in the middle and a kitchen at the far end. Two separate entrances would allow you to create a proper bedroom if you wanted to. The bathroom has a shower and is neatly finished with a clean white tile.Completing the estate, which spans three parcels of land, is a storeroom for all of the equipment necessary to maintain the land and its trees. The property is sold as seen in our photos and video, including all fixtures and furniture.For a full description of the property please visit our website Meer weten?

Casa Anna - MistrettaIn a 1.4 hectare estate on the lower slopes of a beautiful green valley, Casa Anna is found just seven kilometres inland, twenty minutes outside the town of Mistretta in the Nebrodi Park.Three-bedroom Property with Ample Space Indoors and OutThe two-storey main house is 140m2 in size, with three bedrooms and a family bathroom upstairs, and a single open plan space on the ground floor. Three balconies give perfect panoramas of the surrounding countryside.The downstairs living room has an open fireplace, and all the space you could need for any family activity. To the rear of the house is an outdoor kitchen, sheltered by a wooden canopy, which includes both a traditional fixed oven and a more modern free-standing one. The large dining table is a magical place to enjoy meals in the summer.Huge rustic outbuilding to renovateTo the rear of the main house is a huge 140m2 outbuilding divided into two units, each with a separate entrance. The larger is in better condition, with a fixed oven and an exposed wooden ceiling. Behind this is a stone room that needs to be completely restored before use.The first room, next to the outdoor kitchen, contains an old-fashioned wine press that is included with the sale, as well as all kinds of equipment that can be used to help tend the estate and harvest its fruit. In fact, everything you see in our photos and virtual tour is included - there is even a tractor!Peace and Seclusion with Sensational Hillside ViewsThis corner of the island offers the possibility to completely disconnect from modern life. It has a private water supply from both a well and a nearby spring and it would be very possible to install solar panels to give you energy independence too. The olive grove contains about 250 mature trees, and there is also a huge array of fruit trees and more than enough space to grow your own vegetables.It's an area where a car is essential, but the town of Mistretta is only twenty minutes' drive up the road. To the north is Santo Stefano di Camastra, and there are plenty of wonderful beaches within an hour's radius, none more spectacular than the golden sandy seafront of Cefalù to the west. With the green slopes of Sicily's largest natural park to explore above you and the pristine waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea below, it's a magnificent spot for lovers of the great outdoors.For a full description of the property please visit our website Meer weten?

Appartamento Assunta - PorticelloWith great hillside views and a convenient coastal location, Appartamento Assunta in Porticello is a great offer. Its two bedrooms, a kitchen and large living room as well as a bathroom, storeroom and corridor give you a total of 95m2 of indoor space.Sunny and scenicThe south-facing home has been designed to take full advantage of the sunny location, right at the top of the village and directly next to the first slopes of Monte Catalfano. Each of its four rooms has a French window that opens onto either a balcony or the small covered terrace off the living room. This fills the place with natural light and fresh air, with the position 40 metres above sea level enough to bring in a cooling breeze in the summer. With the opposite lot empty, your view is of the green hillside and Sicily's famous deep blue sky. It's almost the best view we can imagine without losing the convenience of living in a small town.A friendly fishing village we're proud to endorseTalking of the surrounding community, you'll find Porticello a really welcoming and liveable place. We'll put our cards on the table here: we like it so much that we chose it ourselves – our office is just a five minute walk downhill towards the charming marina and restaurant-filled seafront. Our favourite thing about the neighbourhood is how well it's managed to preserve its relaxed local character. You won't find dramatic numbers of tourists here, and you'd never guess that Sicily's biggest city was just fifteen kilometres away to the west.You can get into Palermo by car, or take the train from nearby Santa Flavia, whose station is just a fifteen minute walk from Appartamento Assunta. Within a similar range are the beach and nature reserve of Sant'Elia, the important archaeological site of Solunto, the exciting rocky coastline of Mongerbino and the Baroque villas of Bagheria. Truly something for everyone.Ready to use with no further investment requiredThe property has been unoccupied for a while, and it will be necessary to manage a little bit of moisture which has accumulated in some corners of the home – but there is absolutely nothing to cause concern on a structural level about this modern and well-maintained home. The windows and shutters are efficient and in good shape; the electricity and plumbing fixtures are recent and certified, and the building's common areas are clean and in good condition.The cul-de-sac on which the apartment is found is enclosed behind a gate, and for additional convenience there is even a 12m2 garage included in the sale price. It would make a lovely second home or base for a new life in the sun.For a full description of the property please visit our website Meer weten?

Casa Marilena - Piano Battaglia1600m above sea level, amid the highest peaks of the mountainous Madonie Natural Park, Casa Marilena offers very different for Sicilian real estate market, and a very special opportunity for lovers of winter sports to own their own ski cabin in Sicily.Cosy and intelligently designedThe 48m2 chalet is designed to make the most of every centimetre. The living room at the front of the property is the largest space, with a huge feature window looking south over the front veranda, and flooding the room with sunshine. The dining table, sofa and outdoor furniture will give a family group plenty of options for enjoying each other's company when they aren't exploring the slopes and surrounding countryside.The bedrooms are connected, with one a loft space that has been converted into a double room that's perfect for a couple. Down the ladder the larger bedroom has twin beds and a good bit of cupboard space. There's an en-suite bathroom with a shower.The interiors are designed in a perfect cabin style, with exposed timber on the floors, walls and ceiling. All of the fixtures and furniture are included in the asking price, so you won't need to do anything except pack your suitcases and make yourselves at home!Ski slopes on your doorstepPiano Battaglia is the only ski resort in Western Sicily, and one of the most southerly in all of Europe. With blue, red and black runs it offers a ski school for newcomers to the pastime and a challenge to even more experienced participants. With a ski lift and a number of lodges at the foot of the slopes, it has everything you need for a relaxed winter sports break, away from the crowds of the northern Italian mountains.A natural treasure all year round.The surrounding countryside of the Madonie Natural Park is stunning in every sense. Whether you want to explore the beautiful trails or take in the scenery from the winding roads, the historic towns and villages that dot the hillsides make the perfect spots to rest, recharge and refuel. The region's cuisine is legendary, and events are held all year long, from the jazz and rock festivals in Castelbuono to the performances in the gorgeous outdoor amphitheatre of Pollina. Sclafani Bagni has a Michelin-starred restaurant and Gangi was once voted the most beautiful village in Italy. At sea level the stunning beaches of Campofelice di Roccella and Cefalù are only an hour's drive away.For a full description of the property please visit our website Meer weten?

Palazzo Laura - PalermoWith work already underway and delivery expected in 2025, Palazzo Laura is a comprehensive renovation project involving a beautiful one hundred year old building in the centre of Palermo.Cosy and stylish one-bedroom flatsTwenty units have been realised in a mix of different styles, and only four remain to be snapped up. Three of these are one-bedroom apartments on the second floor.Two of the options have windows onto the internal courtyard and little covered terraces of about 8m2. The third one faces west onto the street outside, and has a small balcony overhanging the road. The larger two have twin bathrooms, a bedroom and a kitchen-living area, while the smallest has a large entrance hall and a single flexible living space.Statement top floor option with a vast private roof terraceThe feature unit on the top floor will have exclusive access to an incredible roof terrace measuring over 90m2. With the chance to dine outdoors, entertain visitors in style or just soak up the afternoon sun, this is sure to be in hot demand.Indoors, it will be a 56m2 property with a separate kitchen, in contrast to the open design of the lower flats. As the only apartment on this top level it will have the added advantage of increased privacy and the reduced noise level that comes from being slightly higher above the street.Top city centre locationThe building to be renovated is just a five minute walk from the city's main Policlinico university hospital, and ten minutes from its primary public transport hub, Centrale station. You can reach the cathedral in around the same time, the bars of via Maqueda in only slightly more and the seafront in less than twenty minutes.The main campus of the University of Palermo is just fifteen minutes away, making this a great investment opportunity with a ready made supply of tenants.For a full description of the property please visit our website Meer weten?