THREE-BEDROOM, SEA-VIEW HOUSE IN SICILY'S MADONIE NATURAL PARK

A recently refurbished three-bedroom terraced house in the peaceful Madonie village of Gratteri , Casa Francesca offers nearly 140m2 of habitable space divided between three spacious floors, and a semi-converted loft which could potentially become a stunning sea-view roof terrace.

A HILLTOP PERCH WITH VIEWS FOR MILES

The property has a twin entrance to the front and rear, the latter on what is actually the first floor of the building, thanks to the sloping hillside on which Gratteri stands. This same gradient means that the views from the upper floors – especially the balcony in front of the second floor master bedroom, stretch as far as the Tyrrhenian Sea some 7km to the north west.

The west-facing aspect means that Francesca is perfectly placed to take in the majestic sunsets which develop over the water in this poetically beautiful corner of Sicily.

SLEEPING FIVE IN COMFORT

In addition to the huge master bedroom, there is an additional double room and a narrow single, each of which open onto a balcony on the first floor.

At ground level, a spacious living room passes through an open archway into a kitchen with a utility room. This last doubles as a second bathroom, containing a WC and sink as well as plumbing for a washing machine.

STRONG INVESTMENT WITH SUPERB POTENTIAL TO BE UNLOCKED

The village of Gratteri has long been one of our top picks for value real estate investments in Sicily, and Casa Francesca is a super illustration of this trend. Listed for well under five figures, it has the potential, with the addition of the roof terrace and some minor design tweaks indoors, to deliver a stunning return over a ten year period.

The position, 650 metres above sea level, catches a refreshing sea breeze and makes Gratteri a pleasant spot for holidaymakers and residents all year round. The drive to nearby Cefalù is under half an hour and the fabulous metropolis of Palermo is only an hour up the road.

With first rate views, a great location and superb investment potential, Casa Francesca is well worth a closer look.