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 Cefal are only an hour's drive away. FOR A FULL DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE