Property Description

KEY FEATURES

• 84 sqm (approx. 900 sqft) of livable space, 37 sqm (400 sqft) of warehouses, and two terraces (one currently closed as a veranda) for a total of 132 sqm (approx. 1420 sqft).

• Located on the edge of the Bosco della Ficuzza Nature Reserve, Rocca Busambra, Bosco del Cappelliere, and Gorgo del Drago.

• 643 sqm(approx. 6,920 sqft) of private land.

In the tranquil Contrada Cardonera, this semi-detached rural home offers a functional layout designed for the authentic Sicilian countryside lifestyle. The property is distributed across three levels, providing 84 sqm (approx. 900 sq ft) of residential space, plus extensive storage facilities.

The ground floor (h=2.74m) serves as the heart of the home, featuring a kitchen, a bathroom, and two bedrooms. The interiors offer a warm, rustic feel with wood-paneled walls and a characteristic spiral staircase that links the main floor to the semi-basement storage area. The top floor consists of a vast open terrace, offering a spectacular 360-degree panorama of the rolling hills surrounding Mezzojuso.

A defining feature is the second panoramic terrace, which is currently used as a sheltered veranda. This space sits above and next to the warehouse units—which include a 37 sqm (approx. 400 sq ft) primary depot—and provides a year-round dining area with views of the valley. The property is fully autonomous with its own autoclave system and includes a private 643 sqm (approx. 6,920 sqft) plot of land.

LOCATION & AREA OVERVIEW

Mezzojuso is one of Sicily’s rare “Arbëreshë” villages, where Italo-Albanian traditions and Byzantine rites have been preserved for centuries. Known for its magnificent churches housing precious icons, the village offers a high quality of life immersed in history.

The property is located at the edge of the Bosco della Ficuzza nature reserve and near the majestic Rocca Busambra (1,613m), making it a premier destination for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding through ancient oak and chestnut forests. Local culture is celebrated through the historical “Mastro di Campo” play at Carnival and the annual chestnut festival in October, offering a truly authentic island experience.

MAIN DISTANCES & LOCAL AMENITIES

• Mezzojuso Village Center: 5-minute drive (approx. 3 km).

• Bosco della Ficuzza & Royal Hunting Lodge: 15 km (approx. 20-minute drive or 3-hour trekking).

• Palermo City Center: 38 km (approx. 45-minute drive).

• Piana degli Albanesi Lake: 19 km (approx. 25-minute drive).

• Palazzo Adriano (New Cinema Paradiso square): 22 km (approx. 30-minute drive).

• Nearest Beaches (Termini/Trabia): 35 km (approx. 40-minute drive).

• Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO): 65 km (approx. 1 hour drive).