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Bauland Plot Oliveto - Collesano Collesano This plot is 22,000 m2 in size, slightly hilly and faces north - the sea - and is perhaps 2 km from Campofelice as the crow flies. The main feature of this property is the beautifully tended olive trees, which number around 450 and are very productive. A power line runs past the property, so that only a well needs to be drilled, as there is no water connection. Alternatively, a pipe could be laid from the nearest water pipe across the neighbors' plots. The access road is currently somewhat precarious, as the shortest connection to the north has become difficult to pass due to a storm. Before selling, we need to clarify with the neighbors whether these 50 m could perhaps be repaired through a joint investment. This would only cost a few 100 € each, the price asked by the owners is in the region of around 100,000 €, which is in this area. If you build your dream house on this plot, you can realize over 200 m2 of living space, of course the house can also be smaller. Other families, including some Germans, have already built their homes on similarly sized neighboring plots. Surroundings The welcoming and versatile town of Collesano was initially a Moorish fortress on Monte d'Oro, the so-called Gold Hill, before it was renamed Golisanum. Conquered by the Norman Count Roger in the 13th century, it became the center of a large feudal lordship with strong military protection and economic interests that stretched from the sea to the heart of the Madonie. Today's Collesano stretches almost as far as the sea and borders the coastal towns of Campofelice di Roccella and Lascari to the north. To the east, it touches another of our most popular real estate tips in the region, Gratteri. The town, with a population of around four thousand, caught our eye when we noticed a recent boom in international buyers in the town, who have formed a very welcoming and active community. Not that the local way of life is in any way under threat, as many of Collesano's residents are descended from families who have made their home in the town for centuries. The old mystery plays “la Cercha” and “la Casazza” are still performed to celebrate Holy Week, and the festivals around the “Chiesa Madre” bring the town to life. More recently, the town has made a name for itself as a center for beautiful handmade ceramics and has entered motorsport folklore as the venue for the legendary Targa Florio, the world's first rally of its kind. The small village's hairpin bend was a precursor to the famous bend in Monte Carlo - and perhaps even the inspiration for it. All the stores, bars and restaurants you and your guests need for a relaxed day out can be found just a few minutes' walk from your stunning front door. This is the most historic and beautiful part of the city. On the northern edge of the city, the architecture becomes a little more modern, but the view of the sea is truly unforgettable. The nearest sandy beach is only 20 minutes away, and the famous golden sandy beach of Cefalù can be reached in just a little more time. Sicily's main city, Palermo, is only an hour to the west, and if you prefer to take the train, you can catch a train at sea level in Campofelice.

Appartamento Rita - Augusta 110 sq m apartment with sea view in a quiet area of Augusta. Property The apartment located at 5 Orso Mario Corbino Street in Augusta is ideally situated in a quiet residential area but close to the city center. This location offers a good balance between urban convenience and a relaxed environment, perfect for those seeking a comfortable place to live. The apartment is located on the fourth and top floor of in a building with an elevator and sea view. This one is very bright and consists of the entrance hall where you enter a living room, a living room, three bedrooms, one of which is much larger, an eat-in kitchen, a bathroom that includes all the services and comforts you need, and a laundry room on the veranda. As many as four rooms have sea views. The 110 sq. m. apartment presents itself all in all in good condition, fully furnished and ready to be lived in. It does, however, need a new coat of paint in all rooms and roofing in the bedrooms. Heating is independent with its own boiler. Above this apartment is a condominium terrace, used by all condominiums in the building, with a beautiful sea view. There is private parking space within the courtyard of the building, but there is also the possibility of buying a 25 sq m garage with an additional 10,000€ . The apartment is sold at a modest price of 75,000€ without garage, with garage the price amounts to 85,000€. Its strategic location makes it an excellent starting point for exploring the beauty of eastern Sicily. Surroundings Located on a well-connected street, the apartment is easily accessible by public and private transportation. It is close to stores, supermarkets, pharmacies, and other essential amenities. A short distance from the apartment, the historic center of Augusta offers a rich cultural experience. Visitors can explore ancient churches, the Swabian Castle, and narrow streets full of history and charm. Augusta and its surroundings offer a variety of recreational activities, and local events and traditional festivals add a lively touch to daily life, allowing residents to fully experience Sicilian culture and traditions. A little further south is the Santa Croce Lighthouse, a perfect spot for a sunset stroll with panoramic views of the sea and the city. As a port city, Augusta offers the opportunity to stroll along the harbor, where you can find fresh seafood restaurants and bars overlooking the sea. About a 30-minute drive away is the historic city of Syracuse, famous for the Neapolis Archaeological Park, the island of Ortigia, and the Greek Theater. It is a perfect destination for a day trip, rich in culture, history and delicious cuisine.

Casa Giuseppe - Casteldaccia Casa Giuseppe is located in Casteldaccia, a coastal town in northern Sicily between Palermo and Cefalù. It is a property with ample outdoor space , a very large veranda and a beautiful garden. Of course, you cannot miss the m are in the background. Casteldaccia has only a few thousand inhabitants but is equipped with all the main essential services supermarkets, bars, restaurants, butcher shops, etc. It is located next to the coastal towns of Santa Flavia and Bagheria and is about 20 km from palermo; nearby are beautiful beaches d points of access to the sea. The property The house enjoys a double driveway entrance. The main gate entrance leads to a large cemented yard. On the left is the house, while continuing along the yard leads to a further yard where the second pedestrian entrance is located. The house was built in the 1980s, measures about 120 square meters and has u land of about 1,500 meters, It consists of a large living room, an eat-in kitchen, three bedrooms (two larger and one smaller) a storage room and a bathroom. The property enjoys large equipped outdoor spaces. Just in front of the house is a large veranda where you can dine and enjoy the spring and summer months in the company of friends and family. From the veranda there is also access to the rear area of the house where an oven with barbecue has been equipped. Continuing on there is a beautiful garden with many fruit trees and olive trees. On the grounds are fig, lemon, tangerine, orange, pear, apple, lotus, pomegranate, loquat, and almond trees. Fresh fruit will always be available to you, and you can experience the feeling of taking a fruit from your own tree and eating it freshly picked. There are also several olive trees that allow a limited production of olive oil. The house is hooked up to an aqueduct and has a 12,000-liter cistern. The heating system is already present in the house but neither radiators nor boiler have been installed. Two air conditioners are also present. Hot water is produced by means of an electric boiler. It would be more than useful and necessary to install on the large roof (totally renovated a few years ago) a photovoltaic system for electricity production and a solar thermal system for hot water production, so as to zero the expenses related to utilities. Although it is habitable in its current condition, a renovation would be recommended to update the systems and revise the fixtures that currently do not have double glazing. The outdoor equipped area where there is an oven and barbecue would also deserve an upgrade while the veranda is in perfect condition. The house has no infiltration of water din any kind, no moisture is present and the structure is absolutely solid. The owners also have ua technical report certifying the soundness of the structure. On the property there is also a large warehouse where you can stow work or garden tools.

Palazzo Peri - Collesano A vast complex covering 800m2, right in the heart of a historic Sicilian town, Palazzo Peri stands at the very heart of Collesano in the Madonie Natural Park. An eighteenth century building with wonderful history, it would be a wonderfully inspiring project to take on. With over twenty rooms, on three storeys, and an entire deconsecrated church included in the sale, we're not overselling this when we describe it as one of the most remarkable real estate opportunities to have passed across our desk since we first entered the industry A STATELY HOME WITH A BAROQUE FACADE The living space is huge, with sixteen rooms plus kitchens and bathrooms. Almost all of these are large enough to become a spacious double bedroom with an en-suite bathroom. Two at the front of the property have ornately decorated balconies, and those on the top floor have fabulous views over the rooftops of Collesano to the green hills of the surrounding natural park. The marble staircases and tiled floors are still in very good condition for a building of this age. The plastering will obviously need to be completely redone, and the connections for plumbing and electricity installed as if from scratch. But there are beautiful elements to salvage, like the sturdy antique doors and the built-in pizza oven on the second floor kitchen. THE OLD CHAPEL, COURTYARD AND STOREROOMS The church is a large space, the size of a typical chapel, with a three-storey high roof and a simple layout. Off this, to the side, is a Sacristy which occupies two floors. To the rear is an L-shaped courtyard which is currently covered in grass, and runs up a slope. It receives sunshine in the middle of the day and could become an attractive little garden. Lastly, on the far side of this courtyard, you will find a complex of seven separate storerooms which are each big enough to hold machinery or large quantities of produce. AN OPPORTUNITY YOU REALLY DON'T SEE EVERY DAY The chance to restore a building with this kind of history – and this much sheer space – is a really rare and precious one. It could become a one-of-a-kind luxury villa for an investor who wants to entertain large numbers of guests in truly lavish style. Alternatively, perhaps its future lies as separate apartments – it should be possible to realise at least six or seven, all of good size. As a final possibility, it would be very easy to picture Palazzo Peri as a boutique luxury hotel, with a spa and sun terrace, offering huge characterful rooms in a magical medieval context. The bells of the old Chiesa Madre of Collesano echo from the fortified tower just across the street, and the cobbled streets of this enchanting old town are as atmospheric as the surrounding mountain- and sea-views are breathtaking.

Casa Danilo - Augusta We propose to you in Sicily and precisely in Augusta province of Syracuse in the area of Capo Campolato less than 300 m from the cliff and with a wonderful view of the sea, a structure to be finished, within a lot of about 2300 square meters. Property: The structure is on three levels, ground floor about 170 sqm plus veranda, of equal size the basement above ground, the second floor is about 50 sqm plus terraces. All with wonderful sea view . The structure is to be completed and finished, you have the opportunity to fix the house and make it like the one you have always dreamed of, close to the sea and very bright. Inside the property the rooms have not been defined as seen in the picture, so you can make it to your liking. We are offering this building to you at the price of 270,000€. Why not take advantage of an 'opportunity in realizing the home of your dreams? In a location where the climate is always mild, the summers are long, you can bathe almost all year round, and there is great food! This is a great investment for those who want to have a house by the sea with ample space and enjoy breathtaking views. Nearby: The property is 4 km from the wonderful Bay of Brucoli, about 8 minutes. Here you can find several services such as pharmacy, minimarket, restaurants, pizzeria, bakery, fish market, ice cream shop and you can admire the arrival of fishermen who bring you fresh fish. The historic center of the town is two kilometers away where on the way you can admire the beautiful Augustan peninsula. Catania airport is 49 kilometers away. The wonderful city of Syracuse is 39 kilometers away.

Appartamento Mary - Sant'Elia Modern apartment in a seaside village in Sicily with fantastic sea view Property The apartment is located on the second floor of a small condominium. You enter the house from an entrance hall on a room with a nice and convenient built-in bookcase, large living room with a beautiful window with wonderful panoramic sea view and there is also a balcony. Next we find a kitchenette adjoining the living room equipped with sliding doors so that the two rooms are well disengaged, double bedroom with lovely covered terrace overlooking the sea, a small bedroom, a bathroom with shower and finally a storage room. The whole apartment was renovated about 10 years ago. It is very bright and is perfect for those who want to enjoy the summer in Sicily. This does not exclude the possibility of living there all year round or renting it as a vacation home. The sale price includes the kitchen, two air conditioners and gas water heater. Surroundings The apartment is located in Sant'Elia, a pretty seaside village and hamlet of Santa Flavia. This is one of the quietest and most beautiful villages in the area. Here, literally a stone's throw away, you can go to the beach to sunbathe and bathe in the sea, you can take a walk down the main street that separates the houses from the sea, and you can go all the way up to above the little mountain where you can enjoy a fantastic view towards Palermo literally above the rocks of the sea. This village has a romantic, cool, summer atmosphere. You can find restaurants that overlook the sea but also pubs or clubs right on the beach. Only 5 minutes away you can reach Porticello,another larger fishing village, where you can find small stores, the very charming harbor where every day fishermen go and return with fresh fish, and several restaurants and pubs overlooking the sea.

Casa Manuela - Selinunte Description Casa Manuela is an apartment in a vacation complex located just a few hundred meters from a fantastic sandy beach. The town of Selinunte belongs to the municipality of Castelvetrano, which is located in the province of Trapani. This coastal town is home to the largest archaeological site in Europe, the archaeological park of Selinunte. Around 2500 years ago, the Greeks settled here and built a large city and temple complex. The small town of Selinunte used to be visited by holidaymakers only in July and August, but in recent years the season has become much longer, with tourists flocking here as early as April and staying until November. The apartment I am describing here was completed around 20 years ago along with 42 other houses, each of which has four apartments. This apartment is located in the lowest row and therefore right on the edge of the complex, you can reach the direct path to the fine sandy beach through a gate just 20 meters away. This vacation complex is organized in such a way that the administration maintains the green areas and the streets and together with the garbage fee and the water the monthly charge amounts to 70 €. According to the land registry extract, this apartment is 60 m2 in size, but the living area is approximately 55 m2 and the terrace has the same floor area. The apartment has two bedrooms, a bathroom with shower and a relatively spacious eat-in kitchen. The apartment is very nicely furnished and the furniture will be left in the apartment. As the two owners are working and live about 150 km away, they no longer have time to come and would therefore like to sell this apartment. This property is certainly not an investment for people who prefer to be alone all day. Families do not only live here in summer, but it is more likely to be an older clientele. Because this vacation complex is a little older, the trees and vegetation are extremely beautiful. You don't have to invest anything in this property, you can move straight in. Surroundings This vacation complex is located a few kilometers from Selinunte, about 5 minutes from the town by car. You can walk to the beach from here, it is about 500 meters from here begins a nature reserve that stretches for several kilometers and where you can make beautiful walks.

Villa Paradiso - Selinunte Splendid Villa with swimming pool, neoclassical style immersed in the greenery of a well-kept garden. Property The property, set within an elegant neoclassical building, has a wonderful panoramic terrace, from which you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the sea and the Temples of the Archaeological Park of Selinunte. The rooms, furnished with extreme elegance and attention to detail, each draw inspiration from a precious stone. Villa Paradiso has 7 double rooms, arranged on 2 floors, where you can find the ultimate in comfort and relaxation thanks to fine finishes, latex mattresses and all the amenities and services of a hotel room. On the ground floor we have a kitchen, 1 living room, 3 bedrooms with each a private bathroom. On the second floor, on the other hand, we find 4 bedrooms with each a private bathroom, plus an additional room. In fact, all rooms have a private bathroom with shower and Maghreb majolica decorations, Lcd television, period decor and furniture, air conditioning, mini bar. In addition, all rooms have terraces or windows to enjoy the beautiful surrounding landscape, from the garden of our Mediterranean park to the view of the temples and beaches of Selinunte.Villa Paradiso has an outbuilding with 2 bedrooms with each a private bathroom, 1 kitchen , 1 storage room and an additional bathroom. At the back of the property, walking down a tree-lined avenue, you can bask in the outdoor pool and be pampered in the whirlpool corner. Villa Paradiso offers the comfort of a hotel, the intimacy of a home, and the utmost in services. Surroundings Villa Paradiso is nestled in a lush Mediterranean garden, just minutes from the clear beaches of Marinella di Selinunte. Experience the beauty of an area to be glimpsed, from the Selinunte Archaeological Park, the largest in Europe, to the Belice Nature Reserve. Enjoy the magic of the fishing village of Marinella di Selinunte, its entertainment, from bars and pubs to excellent typical seafood cuisine in the exclusive beach restaurants. Just 10 km away we have the beautiful Castelvetrano. The villa is 110 km from Agrigento and 100 km from Palermo. The nearest airport is only 65 km away and is Trapani Birgi Vincenzo Florio Airport. Potential If you are looking for a place that makes you feel literally in paradise this is the perfect place. The b&b facility allows you to make a big investment , you could run a b&b as you see fit while you yourself enjoy the facility and the pool itself.

Casa Puccio - Sciacca This typical Sicilian old town house is located in the center of the south-western Sicilian port town of Sciacca. Surroundings The house is certainly more than 100 years old, and the walls are correspondingly thick. The old town of Sciacca is located on a hill, so that this house can only be reached by a very small car. You usually park in the market square in the upper part of the town and then walk about 100-150 m to the house. The property The house has the typical charm of a Sicilian old town property, it extends over three floors and as it is situated on a slope, both the first floor and the first floor have direct access from a small street. Theoretically, the first floor could also be lived in independently and separated from the rest of the house. There is a toilet on both the first floor and the second floor. From the second floor, a relatively comfortable internal staircase leads to the top floor, where we find a roof terrace of around 40 m2, which also offers a partial sea view between the houses. The house originally belonged to a Sicilian family who emigrated to Germany and the current owners, the heirs of the former emigrants, are no longer interested in this house, which is why they want to sell it. The house is in an average condition, it can also be described as inhabited, especially since the smaller, damp areas in the house are still being repaired by the current owners. These damp patches are not so much due to the ingress of moisture from outside, but mainly because the house has not been lived in for many months. Options The owners are asking a z#price of €57,000 for this key-ready house with the existing furnishings, which seems justified given the approximately €35,000 invested in recent years

Casa Salvatore - San Salvatore di Fitalia Twin apartments in a large semi-detached house in the countryside of the Nebrodi, Casa Salvatore offers nearly 200m2 of interior space with up to four bedrooms, two bathrooms, twin kitchens, a living room, dining room and two entrance halls. Facing west towards the spectacular sunsets of the verdant green region, it offers some amazing panoramic views out across the valley below. You will see a carpet of vineyards and olive groves stretching out to the horizon at the top of the hills in the distance. A GORGEOUS RURAL LOCATION IN NORTH-EAST SICILY The semi-detached, 100 year-old home is found just outside the small town of San Salvatore di Fitalia, a picturesque little community on top of a ridge in the lower slopes of the mountain range. 600 metres above sea level, the house is brushed by a wonderful breeze that works with the huge, metre-thick walls of the property to keep the place incredibly comfortable even in the heat of the Sicilan summer. Outside, an 800m2 garden is planted with all manner of fruit trees, and well maintained the brickwork terrace is the perfect spot to host a barbecue, enjoy an aperitivo or just take in the views in complete peace and quiet. TWIN APARTMENTS, EACH WITH THEIR OWN KITCHEN, BATHROOM AND PRIVATE ENTRANCE The upper apartment is the more complete of the two, with some fabulous traditional floor tiles and the benefits of a complete refurbishment that took place just 20 years ago. You'll find characterful vaulted ceilings, two bedrooms and a living room with a Juliet balcony and a great view. A separate kitchen and a bathroom with a shower complete the floor plan. The ground floor is simpler, divided into only three spaces plus the bathroom. Like the upper apartment there is an entrance hall, but the remaining room has been divided into a kitchen-diner and a bedroom-living room. The decoration on this level is much simpler and you'll need to put some work into this level to realise its full potential, but the views from the patio outside and the character that radiates from this historic building will make it entirely worth your while.

Casa Colibrì - One Bedroom Apartment with Roof Terrace near Palermo The House of the Hummingbird In the market town of Santa Flavia, just outside the Sicilian capital of Palermo, Casa Colibrì ('Hummingbird') is a simple but beautifully finished one bedroom apartment with private roof terrace. Ideal for holidaymakers on the idyllic north Sicilian coast or workers in Palermo who want to eacape the crowds of tourism or city life, this is a really lovely little property that has been extremely well looked-after. Designer Decoration Indoors, a bright and airy open-plan living area is divided into a kitchenette and lounge by a neat and convenient breakfast bar. The kitchen is tiled with an understated style, and the lounge area is decorated with a full-length frieze and elegant shelfing. A full-length window opens onto a neat balcony on one of Santa Flavia's main streets. Off the living space on the opposite side, a small but impeccably-furnished bathroom with plenty of light and a huge, open shower with sauna-style boarding. The bedroom is ample, with fitted shelving units a practical storage solution and tasteful suspended lighting. The design of Casa Colibrì is the work of a celebrated local interior designer and you can see that a professional eye is at work here. The Perfect Spot to Relax Up a short flight of stairs, the roof terrace is what, literally and metaphorically, lifts this apartment to the next level of small apartment. From here the panoramic views extend over the rooftops of Santa Flavia to the hills beyond, taking in local landmarks like the Basilica of Sant'Anna and the Art Nouveau Villa Filangeri. In Easy Reach This thoroughfare of Santa Flavia contains an array of bars and local shops. Within a five minute walk is the train station, which connects to central Palermo in under twenty minutes. A short walk inland, nearby Bagheria is a medium sized town with everything you might need for day-to-day life, and in the other direction the harbour of Porticello is surrounded by some superb seafood restaurants. Stylish, practical and convenient, Casa Colibrì would be perfect for a single person, couple or someone looking to buy-to-let. FULL DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY ON OUR WEBSITE (copy and paste into your browser) https://www.property-in-sicily.estate/properties/casa-colibri-amazing-rooftop-terrace-with-sea-view/

Appartamento Ida – Modern Apartment with Sea View Terrace Overlooking the beautiful gateway between Sicily and the Italian mainland, and with a wide wraparound terrace from which to enjoy the sea view, Apparamento Ida is a modern and comfortable flat with plenty of space and all modern conveniences. Located just to the south of the city of Messina, it is as convenient as it is elegant. Sicily at your Back, the Rest of Italy Before You. The Strait of Messina divides Sicily from the tip of Italy's peninsula mainland, and Ida's panoramic view takes in the fields and hills on both side of the water as well as a wide expanse of sea. The colourful and perpetually sunny expanse of nature is on display from all corners of this 2011-built apartment, in which every room has a sea view and all (save the pair of bathrooms) offer direct balcony access. You'll be able to soak up the glorious Mediterranean rays throughout the day and dine under the stars by night, all from the comfort of your own private gallery. Spacious and Stylish The fourth floor property features a pair of large double bedrooms, a bathroom with jacuzzi tub, a shower room with large walk-in shower, a kitchen finished with colourful tiles and a large living/dining room. Floors are a mix of pristine ceramic tile and walnut parquet, and the hardwood doors and shutters are sturdy and in excellent condition. In fact, the property has not been occupied since it was built in 2011. Everything is completely unspoilt and ready for the most swift and painless move imaginable! Privacy and Security Guaranteed The apartment is part of a condominium with electronically-controlled private access and video intercom. The well-designed, tastefully decorated and scrupulously maintained to make the perfect first impression. 100m2 of indoor space is augmented not only by the terrace, but also by a huge 30m2 garage at ground level, which is also accessed by an automatic door. Tourist Attractions - Without Tourist Crowds The property is directly opposite a small train station offering regular connections to the centre of Messina and the tourist hotspots of Taormina and the Aeolian Islands. You'll find the airport at Catania just over an hour away by car, and everything you need for daily life within walking distance. The vendors are motivated for a swift sale, so take a look at out full listing today and don't let this opportunity escape! FOR A FULL DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE

Villa Valeria - Caronia Set in over five acres of rolling sea-view olive groves, Villa Valeria is a huge four-bedroom property in the foothills of the Nebrodi National Park. Sold fully-furnished and ready for immediate habitation, this luxurious property is an exclusive opportunity to purchase both land and a beautiful country house Timeless Design and Long-Lasting Dependability The villa is a sturdy, stone-built construction in traditional style, that seems to date from long before its actual 2009 construction. The large open-plan living areas allow for all of the hustle and bustle of family life, and invite entertaining on a grand style. There is a large roof-terrace patio with uninterrupted panoramic views of the surrounding hillside and the blue Tyrrhenian Sea just two kilometres to the north. Open Spaces Inside and Out As well as a bright, ample family room on the ground floor, which seamlessly integrates kitchen, dining area and living room plus a very generous entrance hall, there is a pair of double bedrooms and a bathroom with a shower. Up the sweeping, broad and open staircase the layout is duplicated on the first floor, a very substantial reception room leading to the terrace and another pair of double bedrooms. Here the bathroom has a free-standing tub. 22,000m2 of Fertile Land Outside, there are extensive gardens including a well-maintained lawn, a garage and plenty of patios. The property then continues in all directions, the sheer size of the grounds guaranteeing absolute peace and privacy. As well as over 170 mature olive trees, producing an annual yield of some 200l of premium quality olive oil, there are a variety of fruit trees including citruses, plums, pears and various nuts. This is truly a natural paradise and will be of undoubted interest to ambitious purchasers looking to invest in a scenic and undisturbed Mediterranean retreat.

Villa Presti - Cefalu TWO-BEDROOM, SEA-VIEW HOUSE IN CEFALÙ'S GREEN HILLS Surrounded by woodland, at the top of one of the lower peaks of the Madonie Natural Park but just twelve minutes' drive from Cefalù, Chalet Presti offers a sensational blend of seclusion and convenience. With Cefalù one of Sicily's blue chip tourist markets, this is a very solid investment for an enticing price per square metre – the total covered area spans a huge 240m2. We see Chalet Presti as being ripe for a makeover with the addition of a pair of extra bedrooms, giving it a sleeping capacity of eight plus, and significant potential as a vacation rental if you don't plan to live there 365 days a year. VAST STORAGE SPACE FOR CARS OR AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY Built on two floors and a mezzanine, the house takes advantage of the hillside to offer beautiful views from every room. The ground floor is currently a huge garage, or storage space, but there is tons of potential to put this to a more efficient use. Outside is a terrace which overlooks the green hillside rolling down to a wide stretch of coastline which is visible throughout. BRIGHT AND SPACIOUS LIVING AREA On the upper floor is the main living area of the house. Here you will find a pair of bedrooms and twin bathrooms, as well as a spacious family kitchen. However, the majority of the space is taken up with a chalet-style, high-ceilinged open space living room, with a mezzanine gallery built on a slight overhang. This intelligent bit of design has created what is currently used as an additional living area and a dining space. Of course it could be changed in something more efficient, like 2 new bedrooms. OAKS, CORKS AND PINES Set in an ample wooded estate of 5500m2, Chalet Presti is a wonderful getaway in a prestigious district where many of the island's rich and famous spend their summers.

Casa Piave - Caltavuturo TWO BEDROOM RENOVATED HOUSE IN SICILY'S MADONIE PARK, IN BEAUTIFUL CONDITION Simply put, one of the nicest renovation jobs we've ever seen in Sicily, Casa Piave is an impeccable example of a restoration job which marries the historic character of this three storey house with every comfort and efficiency. It is sold as seen, fully-furnished and at a fabulous asking price. A LABOUR OF LOVE The current owner, Giuseppe, is a builder by trade and acquired this corner house when it was little more than a ruin. Over seven years he painstakingly turned it into a modern family home, with a balance of practicality and luxury. The jewel in the crown is the covered roof terrace, which not only offers a panoramic view above the rooftops of this lovely little town, but even comes with a fully-fitted outdoor kitchen! STYLE AND SUBSTANCE Inside, the house is divided into three storeys of 50m2 each. The ground floor is a large open-plan kitchen and dining room, divided by a perfect stone archway. This boasts a comfy sofa area around an open fire, and a kitchen equipped with a brick oven, gas cooker and efficient extractor fan. Elsewhere, a pair of bedrooms on the upper floors each has an adjoining bathroom, and the master even features a walk-in closet and balcony. From a jacuzzi bathtub to a 3kW solar panel on the roof, the little touches prove that no effort has been spared here. The house has everything you need to move in tomorrow, and not a cent would need to be spent beyond the purchase price. ON THE EDGE OF SICILY'S FINEST NATIONAL PARK The Madonie hills and mountains rise up from the sea of Sicily's north coast in a dramatic play of green pastures and thick woodland. It is a haven for lovers of nature and outdoor sports. With Palermo and Catania no more than 100 minutes away by car, and the island's attractions from Mount Etna in the east to the ancient Greek temples of Agrigento all within easy reach, This is a location to match the wonderful property.

Villa Rosanna - Bonagia BRAND NEW BEACH HOUSE FOR SALE IN SICILY WITH POOL AND SEA VIEWS Six hundred metres from the nearest beach and with views of the sea and surrounding mountains, Villa Rosanna is a brand new, semi-detached beach home in a quiet corner of western Sicily. The private swimming pool and palm tree-framed sun terrace will make the perfect backdrop to endless days of sunny family memories. THE MOST CONVENIENT WAY POSSIBLE TO BUY You won't find a simpler way to buy a second home or vacation rental in Sicily. The never-inhabited property is of course in completely mint condition, with no expense spared on construction, furnishings or fittings. Sold exactly as seen, you won't so much as need to make a trek to the local furniture store. MODERN FITTINGS AND ALL THE FURNITURE YOU NEED Villa Rosanna has three bedrooms, a living room-diner, kitchen and two bathrooms. The living area opens smoothly onto the garden, which wraps around the house on three sides. The kitchen is equipped with all the necessary amenities, including cooker and extractor fan, fridge-freezer and a dishwasher. Outside, a second kitchen features a sink and gas hob, meaning that you don't even need to step away from the conversation your guests are enjoying as you rustle them up a fabulous locally-sourced feast. COMFORTABLE AND PRACTICAL BEDROOMS Upstairs, the master bedroom is bright and sunny, opening onto a large balcony with views along a broad stretch of coastline. The guest bedroom comes with a comfortable double bed, and a third room is perfect for the younger guests, with bunk beds and a safely-enclosed little balcony to the rear of the property. There are plenty of fitted cupboards, wardrobes and bookshelves to make you feel well and truly at home in no time at all.

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

Casa Salvo - Sciacca Characteristic country house surrounded by olive trees, citrus plants and fruit trees. The house is located in the municipality of Sciacca in the province of Agrigento. Sciacca is a coastal, tourist and spa town rich in monuments and churches. It is very famous for its historical carnival. The property is about 110 km from Palermo airport (plus/minus 1 hour driving time). In less than an hour you can reach the magnificent Trapani and in about 1.5 hours the famous beaches of San Vito lo Capo. The centre of Sciacca is just over 8 km away. At a distance of less than 5 km you will find shops, grocery shops, a butcher's shop and all important services. The property is situated on a plot of about 8,000 square metres. The land is full of olive trees (about 100), orange trees (about 50) and many fruit trees (plums, apricots, figs, bananas, mulberries, persimmons, pomegranates). Part of the property has been converted into a vegetable garden where the current owners grow all the seasonal vegetables. The property has 3 wells and is already equipped with an irrigation system to water all the plants. You have your own oil (annual production about 200/250 litres), your own fruit and vegetables. There are two buildings on the property, a house and a storehouse. The house consists of 4 rooms and a nice veranda. The building has a living room with open kitchen, 2 bedrooms and a bathroom. The house has a double entrance. The first one is at the back of the house under a nice veranda that gives access to the large living room with open kitchen. On the left side of the living room is the entrance to the first bedroom. The second entrance is instead located at the front of the house, next to the driveway to the property, and provides access to a small hallway where the second bedroom is located on the right and the bathroom on the left. The rooms all have windows and are therefore very bright. The window frames are double glazed and fitted with mosquito nets. There is a nice terrace on the roof of the house, but at the moment there are no fixed stairs to reach it. The house is habitable and does not require any special works. However, at the moment the property is not connected to the electricity grid. The current owners supply electricity via a generator. Ideally, the property could be equipped with a photovoltaic system that would make it energy self-sufficient (in Italy, there are currently significant government subsidies for the installation of photovoltaic systems and energy storage). Alternatively, one could apply for a connection to the national electricity grid. The property does not have a heating system and there are no heat pumps installed. The house is equipped with a certified Imhoff tank. Water is supplied by the three wells on the property. A few dozen metres away from the house is the second building, which is used as a storage room. All the equipment necessary for cultivating the land is kept in it. The storage consists of two rooms. In one of the two rooms, a small tractor is currently parked, which is useful for cleaning the land. The tractor could be subject to negotiation, but is not included in the sale price of the property.

Villa Gioiosa Between sky and sea, nestled in the hills in the reserved area of S. Lucia di Gioiosa Marea, in a paradisiacal setting between woods, mountains and sea, the villa offers a priceless view, a typical example of the beauty of the northern coast of Sicily. The building is an optimal synthesis of the characteristics of the place where it is located: a rugged landscape by the sea with a breathtaking view. The property is less than 3 km from the centre of Gioiosa Marea, where all the main services and shops can be found, and of course miles of beaches and sea. The village is right in front of the Aeolian Islands, which are easy to see on sunny days. THE VILLA Leaving the motorway, you drive along a beautiful state road in the countryside, accompanied for long stretches by the view of the sea (driving this road in an Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider must be the dream of many...). After leaving the state road, you reach the property via a side road, which is in poor condition for a short stretch, but still easily passable. The villa is arranged on three levels and has two independent entrances. The main entrance is on the first floor. Access is via an external staircase that leads to a large "open hallway". Entering the house, one finds a large living area equipped with a thermal fireplace and a kitchen separated from the living room by a brick archway. Thanks to the large windows in the living room, the house is very light, airy and cool. From the perfectly renovated and furnished kitchen, one has access to a balcony that extends over the entire right side of the house. Access to the sleeping area is through a door that separates the two areas. A small hallway on the left leads to the first master bedroom, which is also in excellent condition, is very large and has access to the balcony. On the right side of the hallway is a second large room with a window overlooking the green forest at the back of the house. Finally, in the middle of the hallway is the finely tiled main bathroom with whirlpool bath. A door in the kitchen area leads to the second floor of the house. This is where the current owners have fitted the laundry room. The presence of a fully finished terrace of over 100 m2 with an impressive 360° view of the surrounding nature would suggest another use for this space. As if all this were not enough, a door in the hallway leads down to the minus 1 floor, where there is a real studio flat with its own entrance, consisting of a kitchen, bathroom with shower and sleeping area. Here, too, the condition is excellent, everything is perfectly furnished and equipped. If desired, it is possible to enter the studio from a large, uncovered terrace, which also offers an incomparable view. The house is built on a plot of 1100sqm, where there are cherry, fig, chestnut and olive trees as well as ornamental plants. If you want, you also have enough space for a small vegetable garden. At the moment, the owners have put a large outdoor pool on the left side of the house, which could also be replaced by a permanent pool. Below the house runs a bridge of the motorway, it is only a short distance, from the tunnel exit to the tunnel entrance. Outside you can hear it when the wind comes from the north. Not inside the house. Surely this is also the reason why the house is offered quite cheaply. SERVICES Heating system: gas boiler and thermo fireplace Water: Connection to the municipal waterworks. Water always available Hot water: boiler and thermo fireplace Sewerage: Connection to the municipal sewerage system Internet: Excellent network coverage, download speed over 100 mb per second. Windows: Double glazing and adjustable external shutters Air conditioning: rooms and studio with heat pump cold/hot CONCLUSIONS The villa is definitely an excellent investment for those lucky enough to buy it! Built in 2012, 10 years later the house seems to have just been built. Both inside and outside it is in excellent condition. Everything is perfectly maintained and furnished. Especially the interior is impeccably maintained and needs no renovation. The materials used are of excellent quality, the terracotta tiles are perfect, the bathrooms are very well equipped, the main kitchen and also that of the studio flat are made of wood, complete with all appliances and in perfect condition. Also very positive is the presence of double-glazed windows and adjustable external shutters which, together with the thermal cover and the thermal fireplace, make the house warm in the mild winter and very cool in the summer. The terrace on the second floor and the uncovered patio on the first floor are little used so far, but could be equipped with barbecues, sofas and verandas to enjoy the magnificent view in the company of friends and family. The house is being sold as you see it, fully furnished and ready to go. You don't have to deal with builders, architects, surveyors and furniture stores.... Everything is already prepared. Pack your bags, your new home in Sicily is already waiting for you.

Casa Marino - Gangi IN ITALY'S ORIGINAL “MOST BEAUTIFUL VILLAGE”: TWO BEDROOM RENOVATED PROPERTY FOR SALE IN THE MADONIE NATURAL PARK Where is Italy's most beautiful village? Opinions will vary as widely as traditional pasta recipes, but the community of Gangi in the Madonie hills of Sicily has a better claim than most. In 2014, a heritage association called I borghi piu belli d'Italia (“Italy's most beautiful villages”) held what became an annual competition to find the nation's most picturesque community – and Gangi ran out the inaugural winner. Casa Marino is a beautiful restoration project in the historic old town of this magical hillside settlement. With a centuries-old construction giving it the sturdiest possible skeleton and no expense spared on the painstaking revamp, it is a fabulous opportunity to own a heritage property for a reasonable price A UNIQUE SHAPE AND DESIGN The house is on the end of a pair of terraces, tapering towards a wedged end that makes it look more of a tower than a family home when approached from one side. However, the four long storeys in fact combine to offer a surprisingly large 137m2 of habitable space. The narrow end of the building is a stairwell, and the wider part follows the same floor plan for the first three floors: a corridor leading past a bathroom with a large shower to a living or bedroom at the property's broadest section. LOCAL CRAFTSMANSHIP The materials used in the recent renovation are top quality, with locally produced floor tiles, sparkling bathroom fittings and crisp plaster accentuating the sections of the original, nearly metre-thick, stone walls which have been left on display in large sections of the property. The roof has also been repaired and is now in excellent condition. Only the stairwell is in need of work at this stage, and there are certainly no issues which would stop you moving in as soon as you complete the purchase. A really unique property, you won't regret taking a longer look at Casa Marino.