Properties for sale in Italy

Casa Renato - Furnari A huge sea-facing plot with a view of the Marinello lakes and the Gulf of Tindari, Casa Renato is an intriguing property with enormous potential TWIN COTTAGE WITH SEA VIEWS The bricks and mortar on the estate are limited to a pair of cottages. One of these has a kitchen and a sleeping area, the other a living room and a bathroom with a shower. The former is an older building, although renovated with a new kitchen in masonry and colourful tiles, and recently installed windows. The latter, while officially an outbuilding, has a French window and a lovely sea view. GROW YOUR OWN OLIVES AND GRAPES The estate spans 10,000m2 of quiet hillside land. Around fifty percent of this estate is given to a huge vineyard, now somewhat overgrown but which has the potential to be regenerated and produce a fulsome crop of grapes every harvest season. Of the remaining land, much is given to an olive grove, where approximately 350 mature trees yield 600 litres of premium quality oil every year. The whole of the estate is classified as agricultural land, which means that you could raise livestock as well as growing any kind of fruit or vegetables here if you chose. AN OPPORTUNITY TO DEVELOP AND BUILD The land's size would allow for the construction of a new home measuring up to 110m2, if you have the means to do so. It would certainly offer a spellbinding view, as well as a practical base from which to oversee the growth and collection of the fruit. A neighbouring plot is anticipated to come on the market in the very near future, giving the opportunity to expand the holding even further. FOR A FULL DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE

Casa Silvia - Castellammare del Golfo Three apartments, one building, incredible summers. Casa Silvia offers the dream setup for big families: modern comfort, Sicilian soul, and the beach just a short walk away. THREE TIMES THE "DOLCE VITA" Spanning three floors, Casa Silvia brings together three separate apartments under one roof, ideal for large or multi-generational families who want shared holidays without stepping on each other’s toes. Each unit has its own kitchen, bathroom, bedrooms, and balconies. The crown jewel is a panoramic veranda on the top floor, complete with sea, town, and mountain views. With room for sunbeds, dinners, or just a quiet aperitivo under the retractable awning, it’s a private perch you’ll never want to leave. MODERN COMFORTS,TIMELESS SICILIAN STYLE Forget dusty renovations, Casa Silvia is move-in ready. Each apartment boasts clean-lined bathrooms, sleek kitchens, solar-powered hot water, air conditioning, ceiling fans, and central heating. The design is tasteful, unfussy, and quietly elegant. But this isn’t simply modern minimalism, terracotta accents, tiled staircases, and Sicilian warmth run throughout. You get all the reliability of a new build, with just enough character to remind you you’re in one of Italy’s most storied regions. BEACHES, BOATS AND BELLISSIME VIEWS Set in Castellammare del Golfo’s historic centre, the property is just a 10 to 15-minute stroll from beaches, trattorias, and the postcard-perfect harbour, while shops and essentials are even closer. The location puts you on the doorstep of the best that western Sicily has to offer: Scopello, Segesta, San Vito Lo Capo, and Palermo, all within an hour. With an airport just 35 minutes away, coming and going is easy, though once you arrive, you may never want to leave.

Casa Concetta - Custonaci Two 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 SETTING The 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 COMFORT The 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 ESCAPE As 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

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

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

Casa Resy - Caltagirone Own four floors of a Sicilian countryside townhouse, with panoramic views and zero renovation work required. FOUR FLOORS, ALL YOURS Casa Resy spans the entire vertical stack of a charming townhouse in Caltagirone’s historic centre. The 80-square-metre layout is distributed across four levels: a spacious bathroom with washing machine on the ground floor, a cosy living room with sofa bed and countryside views on the first, a double bedroom with en-suite on the second, and a classic Sicilian kitchen with a balcony on the top floor. Each floor is cosy, yet the vertical layout gives the property a surprisingly generous sense of space. FULLY FURNISHED, FUSS-FREE This home is move-in ready, no renovation, refurbishments, or furniture shopping needed. It’s being sold fully furnished, with gas kitchen appliances, two dining tables, artwork throughout, and a brand-new washing machine. Methane-powered heating keeps every floor warm in the colder months, and the top floor has air conditioning for summer. Whether you’re settling in for yourself or planning a rental, Casa Resy is ready from day one, a real rarity for a property with such a price tag. SWEEPING VIEWS OF THE COUNTRYSIDE From the upper floors, Casa Resy offers spectacular views across Caltagirone’s terracotta rooftops and the rolling green hills beyond. A balcony off the kitchen provides the perfect spot to enjoy the Sicilian sunlight, while large windows on each level keep the interior bright and cheerful. It’s a quiet retreat just ten minutes’ walk from the lively old town, offering the best of both privacy and convenience.

Appartamento Grace - Gioiosa Marea Move-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 BALCONY Located 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, CONNECTED Appartamento 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 GUESSWORK Unlike 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.

Villette Venere - Altavilla Milicia Currently 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 HOMES Each 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 Customise The 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 Convenience The 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

Villa Orazio - Brucoli HUGE DETACHED VILLA The 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 CONDITION The 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 CITY The 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

Agriturismo Cuore della Valle - Cefalù With revenue of around €100,000 in the last calendar year, Agriturismo Cuore Della Valle is not just a home but a thriving business to take over and run. THE AGRITURISMO CONCEPT It's easy to dream about moving to the sunshine of Southern Europe, but unless you're lucky enough to have a remote job, or to have already reached retirement, you might be left wondering how you could make it work. One enticing solution is to take over an existing business, and when you're looking for one of those the tourist sector is a great place to start. An agriturismo is an type of holiday accommodation found throughout Italy, where guests stay on land which is also used as an agricultural business. So Agriturismo Cuore della Valle, as well as offering six one-bedroom vacation homes, is a fully licensed farm producing a range of olives, citrus fruit and vegetables. Your guests will love the chance to stay in the midst of the most traditional kind of business imaginable, and you will be able to benefit from two separate revenue streams as well as a favourable tax regime. A 8,500M2 ESTATE AND SEVEN RESIDENTIAL UNITS The property consists of a two-acre estate on a south-facing hillside, whose lower slopes are covered with 90 olive trees and a wide range of fruit. At the top, along the well-maintained provincial road that connects Cefalù to the Madonie Natural Park, are the buildings and structures that comprise the farm and accommodation. You'll find a two-bedroom home for the owners, and then three large outbuildings which have been divided into six one-bedroom apartments for tourist use. In addition there is a vast greenhouse measuring 150m2, a pair of smaller ones for growing your own vegetables, and three farm buildings. RECENTLY RENOVATED AND IN PERFECT WORKING ORDER The residential buildings were all renovated in 2013, and have been maintained to a very high standard. There is no need to invest anything in the short term, beyond the purchase price. You'll find smartly furnished holiday cottages with air conditioning, WiFi, Satellite TV, welcoming bathrooms and kitchenettes in the living spaces. The outdoor areas have patio furniture for relaxing and al fresco dining. The main house has a beautiful kitchen, a living room, two bedrooms and a bathroom. From the floors to the well-insulated roof, everything is new and beautifully presented. This is a really fabulous opportunity to take over a successful business and start living an independent and fulfilling life in the Mediterranean sunshine. FOR A FULL DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE

Tenuta Barbera - Campofelice More than just a large family house which needs some work but offers incredible potential, Tenuta Barbera is a working agricultural business, growing a huge crop of Sicily's most iconic produce 40,0002 LEMON FARM, FULLY OPERATIONAL AND WELL-MAINTAINED The huge estate has been planted with around five thousand White Zagara lemon trees, beautifully maintained and generating three harvests a year. There is a comprehensive sprinkler irrigation system, and the roads that criss-cross the orchard are all paved. On a good year for lemon prices, the value of the annual crop can approach €90,000, and even in a typical market it will be well over half that. As the property is sold including a 55m2 barn, a working Goldini tractor and all of the other equipment necessary to manage the agricultural operation this is very much an investment opportunity as much as a real estate one. Or you could take the plunge, move to Sicily and know that you're also guaranteeing your own job opportunity. TWO-STOREY FARMHOUSE WITH HUGE POTENTIAL The home offers over 200m2 of indoor space, split into two separate apartments with an external staircase leading up to the first floor. At present this is unfinished, with the buyer needing to invest around €60,000, we believe, in order to divide the spaces, plaster, add a floor and decorate. When that's finished, however, the villa could be a huge family home that might have as many as five bedrooms and three bathrooms. The lower apartment alone, which is finished and habitable, if not in the most modern state of decoration, has two or three bedrooms and a bathroom with shower. The large living room contains a fully-fitted kitchen and there is also a box room which could be a home office. The entire villa has wonderful views of the lemon groves outside. SEA VIEWS AND A STELLAR SEAFRONT LICATION The house is just 1500m from the beach of Campofelice, an idyllic sandy strip which runs for twenty kilometres from Termini Imerese to Mazzaforno. You can have the sand between your toes in just a five minute drive. Only a little trip along the coast is the magical town of Cefalù, and Palermo is just 45 minutes to the west. The building is set 100m above sea level, which means that you can enjoy an uninterrupted view of the sparkling turquoise water from your veranda, and an even better one from the first floor balcony. This is one of the most scenic properties we've ever been able to offer. FOR A FULL DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE

Casa Carmelo - Agrigento A three-bedroom villa with sea-view balcony, Casa Carmelo is a beautiful holiday home in Sicily's southern region of Agrigento. 500M FROM THE SEA The 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 APARTMENTS Casa 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 TREASURES Anyone 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

Casa Mariolina - Mistretta A 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 PARK Sicily'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 CHEF On 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 SPACE The 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

CASA MADDALENA – SPACIOUS SEA-VIEW HOME IN SICILY'S MOST PICTURESQUE REGION, BETWEEN BEACHES AND MOUNTAINS A three bedroom property with two kitchens, two bathrooms, a huge double living room and small covered terrace, Casa Maddalena is a deceptively roomy family home in the hilltop village of Gratteri. A short drive from the fortified Mediaeval town of Castelbuono, the magnificent beach of Cefalù and the peaks of the Madonie Natural Park, this is a wonderful location in which the authentic, unspoilt Sicily is on full display. A versatile and roomy living space Previously a pair of individual homes sharing a party wall, Casa Maddalena has an unusual layout with twin entrances on parallel streets. The sloping hillside on which Gratteri has grown up means that one of these is a full storey higher than the other, and so the lowest floor is in fact part basement, with windows only on the lower, northern side of the property. At this level you will find a kitchen-diner, a bedroom and an internal bathroom. Upstairs on the true ground floor is the main entrance of the house, which leads you into the other kitchen. This connects to the second bathroom and to the long living room which has been created by combining a pair of similarly sized spaces through a broad connecting arch. From here a window offers a good view of the Tyrrhenian sea, seven kilometres to the north. Views of town, country and sea On the top floor are a pair of bedrooms, each reached by their own discrete staircase. The larger connects to a terrace which has been covered by a fixed awning. There is an abundance of space, the potential for a certain degree of flexibility in the configuration of the home, and some lovely views of the surrounding town and countryside. In the thick of village life All of the amenities needed for day-to-day life can be reached within a few minutes' walk from your front door, including grocery shops, a butcher's, bakery and fishmonger. Fruit and vegetables are sold door-to-door, and a medical centre, dentist's and pharmacy are all within easy reach.

Appartamento Clelia - Catania In the north of central Catania, in the shadow of Mount Etna on Sicily's east coast, Appartamento Clelia is a mid-sized third-floor apartment with an attractive asking price. 80M2 OF INTELLIGENTLY USED SPACE Three-metre ceilings give a roominess to the apartment, as do its dual exposition to the north and south, allowing light and breeze to pass right through the home. The twin verandas, one still open and one enclosed with glazing, add to the sense of openness. The one to the north, left open, overlooks a piazza where a market is held at weekends, and also has a view of the city's football stadium, home to 'the Elephants', Catania FC. The two bedrooms and living room are a roughly similar size, with the largest of the three a very large master bedroom which faces south, with a view over the central courtyard of the U-shaped apartment building. The smaller bedroom connects to the open veranda on the opposite side of the property, as does the living room, which is currently used as a dining room. The kitchen and bathroom are long and narrow, the latter with fully-tiled white walls and a box shower. The galley-style kitchen connects to the enclosed veranda, which has become a de facto utility room. You'll find a large deep sink and connections for a washing machine. GREAT LOCATION IN A VIBRANT AND GROWING CITY The flat is within half an hour's walk of all the city's major attractions, including the arterial via Etnea, the cathedral, the waterfront, castle and the Bellini theatre. Catania is home to Sicily's largest and busiest airport, which can be reached in just fifteen minutes by car, and gives you a broad range of options for travel within Europe and even, in the summer months, to the east coast of the US. Travelling a short distance up and down the coast brings you to the picturesque seafront towns of Taormina and Siracusa, each home to some fabulous restaurants, pristine sea and interesting boutiques. Further afield but still within 90 minutes' travel time are the Baroque towns of Noto, Ragusa and Modica, the temples of Agrigento and of course the natural wonder of the Mount Etna National Park. Low Condominium Fee and the Potential for Rental Income The communal areas of the building are maintained and managed by the condominium association, in return for a modest fee of €30 per month. Parking is freely available for residents in the central courtyard. At present the flat is rented to students who pay a rent of €400 per month. This arrangement could easily be continued if you don't plan to occupy the apartment yourself in the immediate future. FOR A FULL DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE

Casa Anna - Mistretta In 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 Out The 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 RENOVATE To 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 Views This 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

Appartamento Assunta - Porticello With 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 SCENIC The 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 ENDORSE Talking 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 REQUIRED The 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

Palazzo Fabian - Aspra In the midst of a complete renovation, Palazzo Fabian is in the process of becoming sixteen brand new apartments with one and two bedrooms and all modern conveniences Moments from the seafront in a charming coastal village it would make a perfect base in Sicily for a couple or small family. COMPLETE RENOVATION OF THE PALAZZO A comprehensive remodelling of the entire structure will include new electrical and plumbing infrastructure, fresh division of the space and of course decoration in a smart modern style. The apartments will be sold unfurnished, but wooden floors, double-glazed windows and air conditioning will come as standard. The three highest floors offer sea views to the west, over the Gulf of Palermo. Clearly, the higher you go the better these get, and you won't have to worry about too many stairs, with a newly installed elevator serving the whole structure. The ground floor is made up of garages and storage units, which are also available to purchase by the property's new residents. MODERN, SMART AND FLEXIBLE APARTMENTS The developers are offering sixteen apartments in total, in one of four styles which repeat on every one of the four habitable floors. The smallest is a one-bedroom flat with 54m2 of indoor space but a 14m2 balcony. The largest has two bedrooms and 94m2 to use inside, plus two balconies that open off both bedrooms and the living room. The one-bedroom units will have a single bathroom, while those that can sleep four will have a pair, with one of then en-suite to the master bedroom. All of them will have a single open plan space for daytime use, with a living area and kitchenette on one side. Each of these is, in turn, connected to a balcony. We think you'll love the fluid, sociable layouts and the bright interiors lit by full-length windows. A CHARMING VILLAGE ON THE SEA Aspra is a beautiful spot, perfectly located for those who want to explore the real Sicily without sacrificing the convenience of proximity to the city. A train station two kilometres away in Bagheria will bring you into the centre of Palermo in just twenty minutes. The community stands on a headland which marks the eastern edge of the Gulf of Palermo. With the skyline dominated by the nature reserve of Monte Catalfano and the coast a warren of rocky coves and inlets just waiting to be explored from the land or sea, this is a popular spot for residents of Palermo to have a summer home. The advantage of living in Apsra itself, though, is that life is very active all year round. You'll find plenty of shops, bars, restaurants and atmosphere in its streets and along its beautiful seafront from January to December. FOR A FULL DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE

Villa Sole - Aspra Twenty minutes from the centre of Palermo but on a beautifully quiet stretch of coastline, Villa Sole has an unbeatable position right on the waters of the Gulf of Palermo. AN UNBEATABLE BEACHFRONT LOCATION The property's back yard actually opens directly onto the sandy beach, just outside the fishing village of Aspra, in a neighbourhood which was always a favourite stomping ground for the rich and famous of Palermo to spend their summers, and is now seeing renewed investment from the regional authorities in the form of beach amenities and a sports centre. The star attraction, however, is always going to be the sparkling turquoise waters of the Gulf of Palermo, which the architect of this spacious villa has managed to keep in view from almost every room. Nowhere is the view better than from the first floor terrace, a vast open space connected to two of the bedrooms, partially shaded by the eaves of the roof but predominantly sun-drenched throughout the daytime. There's no better place from which to take in the colourful sunsets that spread out over the mountains behind Palermo across the bay. FOUR BEDROOMS, THREE BATHROOMS AND ALL THE LIVING SPACE YOU NEED The villa has four bedrooms, each of which is comfortably large enough to be a double, if needed. The master is a particularly impressive space, with an en-suite bathroom featuring a box shower, and a walk-in closet. It's one of the pair that opens onto that superb terrace. Two further bathrooms are available for family use; one upstairs and one down. The daytime spaces are even bigger and beautifully designed. You'll find a cosy lounge with excellent lighting design, a compact dining room with a sea view, and the highlight – huge a sun room with full glazing on the beach side; giving you an unbroken view out to the sand and surf beyond the terrace. There is even an open fireplace on one side, meaning that this doesn't only have to be a summertime gathering spot. Elsewhere, the galley-style kitchen is well fitted and offers everything you need to prepare meals for the whole family. A WELL-LAID 1,000M2 PLOT The outdoor spaces include a ground floor terrace, similar in size to the one on the first floor above, which is still raised above the level of the beach beyond. Here you'll find a simple outdoor kitchen and a useful tool shed. The front garden is leafy and tropical, with tall palm trees offering shade to the hardy grass lawn below. There is off-street parking for up to four vehicles. FOR A FULL DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE

Casa Marilena - Piano Battaglia 1600m 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 DESIGNED The 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 DOORSTEP Piano 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