Sicily, Messina, Mistretta, Italy

Ref. Casa Franco - Mistretta - Surrounded by five hectares of olives and fruit trees, Casa Franco is a two-storey country house of around 180 m² in the hills above Mistretta, at the end of its own private drive.


A 180 m² House to Renovate
The ground floor holds the kitchen, with a brick fireplace in one corner, a large living area and a further room for dining or sleeping, all connecting directly with the terrace outside. Upstairs there are two bedrooms and a large central room, with small balconies over the hillside and ceilings of 2.75 metres.

The house needs renovation before it meets contemporary standards, but it is a solid base rather than a ruin. An essential refit might cost around €50,000 to €90,000, while a complete refurbishment, including a three-bedroom layout upstairs, could run from €100,000 to €180,000 or more.


Five Hectares, a Spring and Two Outbuildings
According to the sellers, the olive grove can yield more than 300 litres of oil in a favourable year, with apricots, pears, persimmons and prickly pears growing alongside ornamental planting. A natural spring flows all year round, supported by a 5,000-litre cistern.

A stone outbuilding near the house and a former store along the drive could become guest quarters or an independent annexe, subject to the necessary permissions, opening the way to hosting family or small-scale rural tourism.


Daily Life in Mistretta, Beach Days at Santo Stefano di Camastra
Mistretta's shops, pharmacies, bars and restaurants are a few minutes by car, the coast at Santo Stefano di Camastra is 25 to 30 minutes away and Cefalù about 45. The airports of Palermo and Catania are roughly equidistant from the estate.

For buyers who want land, water and privacy on a realistic budget, and the chance to build value through renovation, the whole project adds up here. Contact us to arrange a visit and walk the estate for yourself.



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