Sicily Real Estate Is More Popular Than Ever!A recent article published on the Financial Times (on the 22nd of August 2009) states that the island “is one of the last outposts of traditional Italian life”. Sicily sits just 3km off Italy’s coast but remains a ”world apart” - according to the famous newspaper - where survive the ancient soul and the traditional way of life, always loved by foreigners. Sicily also boasts the best climate in Europe and the best price/quality ratio in the real estate market, characterized by a substantial price stability. Therefore it shouldn’t arouse astonishment that so many people decide to buy right here there second-home or even to sell the properties in their own countries to move to the biggest island in the Mediterranean; whether if in the countryside, or at the seaside, on the mountains or on the islands, it’s just a matter of taste. Sicily offers a wide variety of housing types and therefore it is not always easy to make the right choice. Here you have some examples. In the enchantment of Salina, one of the pearls of the Aeolian Islands, is situated “Casa Eoliana”. The house, built in the typical Aeolian manner, has a wide terrace with a wonderful view over the bay of Malfa and of the sea. The property for sale consists of the villa (130 square metres) with terrace (75 square metres), the detached annex (55 square metres) with terrace (25 square metres) and a land of 6.500 square metres. For those who love the sea and the unspoilt nature this house, surrounded by a garden replete with cactus and Mediterranean plants, is sheer paradise. In the Val di Noto, a few kilometres from the UNESCO city of Modica, a masterpiece of the 18th century baroque, is situated “Villa Salonia”. This country dwelling, a former noble residence, consists of the villa (roughly 680 square metres), the two annexes (130 square metres) and the courtyard (roughly 1800 square metres). The villa is on two levels, on the ground floor there are a wide entrance divided by two arches, the living room, the library, the dining room with a beautiful, stone fireplace, the old kitchen, fallen into disuse, with a wooden stove. 
The property, surrounded by high walls covered with bushes, has its entrance though a gate made of wrought iron overlooking the provincial road. On the two sides of the driveway are the two annexes and part of the garden with a beautiful, stone well. At the rear of the villa extends the rest of the garden and beyond it the boundless countryside of Modica with its olive groves. For those who love the charm and the peacefulness of nature with an exceptional artistic heritage this is the ideal property. In the western side of the island, not far from Palermo, the main town with more than 2000 years of history, is situated “Casale di Pietra”, that has been entirely restored and improved with the realization of a charming, private swimming pool with a terrace-solarium. The property is situated on a knoll and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. It consists of the house, the annex and a land of roughly 10.000 square metres. The dwelling is on two levels and its interiors are wide, functional and well-proportioned. At the rear there is a small apartment with a loft and a toilet. The annex, about 30 metres away from the main house, consists of one large room with a loft, also with a toilet, and overlooks a small patio. For those who are looking for the right mix (the peacefulness of the countryside, the proximity to the seaside and to the island’s most important city, and a swimming pool) combined with an advantageous price and a good opportunity of investment this is the right property. Return From Sicily Real Estate Page to Home Page
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