Appartement in Santa Flavia

Casa Davide - SolantoOverlooking the little piazza at the heart of its historic fishing village, Casa Davide is a two-bedroom apartment in the Borgo di Solanto, within the municipality of Santa Flavia. With private access to a beach just a few metres away and Palermo's airport only a 45 minute drive, it would make a gorgeous holiday home on Sicily's north coast.Private access to the seaThe Borgo di Solanto grew up around a castle built in the twelfth century to protect the local tuna fishery and later became a retreat for Sicilian aristocrats and Bourbon royalty. The exclusive atmosphere continues to this day, as Casa Davide enjoys a private right of way down to a beach club on the small stretch of seafront just a few metres away. Housed within a little condominium with just two other apartments, it benefits from a dual entrance, with a raised front porch overlooking the sunny town square and a shared courtyard at street level to the rear.Period character and modern comfortsHigh ceilings, original tiled floors and solid wood window frames give the apartment the feel of a proper Sicilian home. The spacious living room is big enough for a sizeable dining table and shares with the compact kitchen a lovely view of the piazza in front of the property. To the rear, beyond the two double bedrooms, the bathroom has been recently renovated with smart new tiling and a large walk-in shower. An underground cistern of 18,000 litres and air conditioning in the living area ensure year-round comfort.Minutes from palermo, but complete peace and serenityOn the headland of Mongerbino and Monte Catalfano, just ten kilometres east of Sicily's boisterous capital city, Solanto feels a world away. Facing out onto the long lazy Gulf of Termini Imerese, it has views of twinkling sea and green hills that rise up to the mountains of the Madonie Natural Park.Nonetheless, the metropolis can be reached in just twenty minutes by road or rail - Santa Flavia station is under two kilometres away. You'll find convenient supermarkets and everyday infrastructure in nearby Bagheria and Casteldaccia. Cefalù is about forty minutes by car, and the international airport under 45 minutes. It's actually remarkable that despite this convenience and the heritage of Solanto, the village itself is almost totally undisturbed by mass tourism. There would, however, be a market for such a charming and well-located apartment as a short-term holiday let.Ready for immediate useThe property is fully habitable, with all services connected and a recently modernised bathroom. Some cosmetic updates could give it an extra layer of polish, but there would be absolutely no pressure to do any work before you move in. For a full description of the property please visit our website

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