Sicily, Palermo, Pollina, Italy

Ref. Casa Maria - Pollina - Facing directly onto the church square in the heart of a medieval Madonie village, Casa Maria is a two-bedroom home on three floors in Pollina, ready to be lived in from the day of purchase.

CAR ACCESS AND AN OPEN SETTING IN A HILLTOP VILLAGE

One of the most practical advantages of Casa Maria is that it can be reached by car, something that is far from guaranteed in Sicily’s historic old towns. Situated on the edge of Pollina’s centre, overlooking the piazza in front of the Church of San Giuliano, the house enjoys a sense of openness and light that is rare in a village setting.
East and north-facing windows give the upper floors bright, airy interiors, and on clear days the eastern horizon extends as far as Etna. The position also makes any future renovation work far more straightforward than it would be in the narrow alleyways deeper inside the old town.


TWO BEDROOMS, A WORKING KITCHEN AND A DUAL-ASPECT LIVING ROOM

The ground floor contains a guest bedroom, a storage area and the main bathroom with bathtub, bidet and washbasin. On the first floor, the main bedroom has a small balcony overlooking the piazza. The top floor is the highlight: a functioning kitchen with hob and oven leads into a large L-shaped living area with balconies to the east and north. A small service bathroom is also found at this level.
Solid wood internal doors, aluminium external shutters and well-maintained plasterwork throughout reflect the quality of a thorough 1990s renovation. The marble staircase connecting the three floors adds a touch of character.

MINOR TWEAKS, NOT A FULL RENOVATION

While there are some areas to think about, Casa Maria is ready to be moved into from the day of completion. The main investment required will be in a new facade. Beyond that, the roof is in good condition, the electrics are functional and mains gas is available at the building for a future heating installation. Split-system air conditioning across the three floors would complete the picture without major building work.
The ground floor is a garage conversion, which will need a permit to be fully standardised – but this process is already underway, and as soon as you complete, a certificate of lawful status will be issued. This is a property that offers a clear path to comfortable living with a modest and manageable scope of work.



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