THREE-STOREY, TWO-BEDROOM HOME IN GRATTERI: FABULOUS EXAMPLE OF A BARGAIN PROPERTY TO RENOVATE IN SICILY

In the field of cut-price, high-potential renovation projects to be found in north Sicily this year, Casetta Rosa might just be at the very top of the class.

With a wonderful position at the heart of the small hilltop town of Gratteri, on the lower slopes of the Madonie Natural Park, and rustic charm in every floor tile and ceiling timber, this traditional terraced cottage has been listed for an asking price that's an absolute bargain.

A CHARMING CANVAS FOR YOUR CREATIVITY

The eventual renovation could configure Casetta Rosa in numerous different ways, but at present the three-storey property is divided as follows: a large entrance hall, kitchen-diner and bathroom with shower on the ground floor, a single master bedroom on the first, and a pair of smaller rooms on the top floor. One of these has a small balcony.

We see a final design for the renovated property as making use of the elevated ceiling under the sloping roof to create a loft space, partitioning a little of the master bedroom to add an en-suite bathroom and possibly even creating a little terrace in the miniature courtyard to the side of the house.

SOLID STRUCTURAL CONDITION

There is undeniably a lot of work to do on the house, but the good news is that relatively little of this is structural in nature. The roof, walls and lower floors are in good condition.

Some strengthening will need to be added to the top floor, and new electrical and water infrastructure are going to be obvious priorities, but most of what is needed beyond this would fall into the rather less intimidating categories of fittings and furnishing.

A SIGNIFICANT BONUS FOR FAST MOVERS

With the last round of the Italian 'Super Bonus' subsidies still in place to help with sustainable home improvements, now is the very best time to jump onto the renovation bandwagon in Sicily.

You can read a full overview, including all of the relevant deadlines for funding applications, on our website, along with a comprehensive description of the lovely Casetta Rosa.