This classical period apartment, which was renovated in 2019, is part of a historic building from the 18th century which was subsequently divided into 3 apartments over 3 floors. It is located in historical centre of Caltagirone just 300m from some of the town's historical monuments such as the Staircase of Santa Maria del Monte and the Cathedral of San Giuliano. Caltagirone is just 60kms from Catania airport and is also well serviced by regular bus services, both to the airport and to Catania.



The entrance to the building is from the main road, but the apartment only overlooks quiet internal spaces. The 164m2 apartment is composed of 5 rooms, plus a kitchen and a bathroom. There are also some external areas. It is divided over two floors (first and second floor) with access from the large condominium staircase, as well as internally by a marble staircase. The first floor is composed as follows : a living room, a master bedroom, a second bedroom and large entrance / hallway. The living room and the master bedroom have a balcony overlooking the historic centre and the valley below. The second floor is composed as follows : a kitchen, another living room, a bathroom and a bedroom / study, which leads to a large attic, currently used as a storage room. The living room is also connected to a second closet and the kitchen leads onto a small terrace overlooking the historic centre and the valley below.



The apartment is equipped with electric heating but it is possible to connect it to the city’s gas network.



The large apartment is in a central and quiet location and its proximity to restaurants and historical monuments of cultural interest, means it can also be an excellent investment, perfect to convert into a Bed & Breakfast



A brief description of the town of Caltagirone



Caltagirone, just 30 minutes from Catania, is a town in eastern Sicily famous all over the world for its ceramic manufacturing. Together with 7 other municipalities of the “Val di Noto” area has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2002.The historic centre is rich in civil and religious monuments, perfect for tourists wanting to emerge themselves in Sicilian history and culture. Some of the main attractions are the public garden, the noble palaces, numerous churches scattered in the historic centre, the large central Piazza with the Senatorial Palace, the world famous staircase of Santa Maria della Pieta '. Caltagirone is easily just 60kms from Catania airport and is also well serviced by regular bus services, both to the airport and to Catania. It’s central location in Sicily means it is also close to other major tourist attractions in Sicily such as is not far from equally famous tourist sites such as Piazza Armerina (with the Roman Villa del Casale), Syracuse, the late Baroque cities of the Val di Noto (Modica, Ragusa, Scicli, Noto , Catania), which as already mentioned, together with Caltagirone, constitute a UNESCO heritage site: All are easily reachable with a short car trip. Of course it is also close to the wonderful beaches of southern Sicily, as seen also in the famous TV series of “Commissioner Montalbano”.



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