Property Description

Located along Corso Vittorio Emanuele in Villabate, this renovated detached property offers a net floor area of 212 square meters, spread across the ground, first, second, and third floors, with terraces

Ground Floor:

With a net area of 63 square meters, this commercial unit (C/1) can easily be used as a retail store or a spacious private garage. It features a bathroom, a 500-liter water tank with a soundproofed pressure pump, and an impressive 5,000-liter main tank that supplies the upper floors, equipped with a soundproofed motor and an electronic water level detection system.

First Floor:

This independent, air-conditioned apartment, with a net area of 63 m², consists of a large, bright kitchen-living room, a spacious bedroom with an en suite bathroom, and a storage closet. It is equipped with its own 600-liter water tank and a silenced motor, ensuring complete self-sufficiency.

Second and Third Floors:

With a total net floor area of 86 square meters, this duplex unit offers well-distributed, air-conditioned living spaces. The second floor features a bright study, a convenient storage room, and a bedroom with an en suite bathroom. The highlight is the open-concept kitchen on the top floor, which opens onto two separate terraces—one facing the mountains and the other facing the sea. There is an additional 600-liter water tank on the roof.

Investment Potential:

This property is a rare opportunity that offers immense flexibility. For buyers seeking a spacious family home to pass down through generations, the building can easily serve as a single, spacious multi-story residence. Alternatively, its current division into three independent units makes it a highly profitable multifamily investment. Buyers can easily generate mixed income by leasing the ground floor to a commercial tenant, while using the upper floors for long-term residential leases or high-yield short-term vacation rentals.

VILLABATE AND SURROUNDINGS

Located at a strategic point along the highway connecting the island’s major cities, Villabate is the perfect gateway to Sicily, just a few minutes from Palermo’s historic center.

The town’s origins date back to the 18th century, and it stands proudly as a historic crossroads from the Garibaldi era, symbolized by the nearby Gibilrossa obelisk. The surrounding countryside is steeped in ancient history and is home to the Pizzo Cannita cave, where Phoenician settlers once lived: their magnificent sarcophagi are now on display at the prestigious Abatellis Museum.

A short drive inland will take you to the historic Arab castle of Misilmeri and the lush Ficuzza Forest, a splendid biodiversity reserve that is home to the majestic royal palace of King Ferdinand III of Bourbon and its multimedia museum. If you head toward the coast, you’ll immediately be greeted by the famous Arch of the Lovers in Mongerbino and the town of Bagheria, renowned for its opulent 18th-century villas and the celebrated Guttuso Museum. This location perfectly combines urban convenience with immediate access to Sicily’s most precious historical, natural, and coastal attractions.