Villa in Trabia

Casa Ilona – TrabiaWith sea-view terraces and beautiful interiors, Casa Ilona is a great option for a mid-budget holiday home in northern Sicily.One bedroom and onve versatile living spaceThe recently-renovated house is composed of a large living area, a compact bedroom and a bathroom with a shower. One end of the living room is given over to a kitchen, which has been beautifully fitted with custom-built wooden cupboards, worktops and drawers. The rustic charm is reflected in the exposed beams of the cottage ceiling, and the expensive travertine stone floors. The bathroom is comfortable and stylish, with a monochrome majolica tile print around the efficient modern shower.To one side of the home is a patio which has been partially covered by a fixed gazebo. This makes an unbeatable spot for outdoor meals and sunbathing. Underneath is a spacious garage with an automatic door, and a utility room with plumbing for a washing machine. There is additional space to park three or four cars off-road. A scenic spot with sea and countryside viewsThe property sits in 1,000m2 of sloping land, with views of the Tyrrhenian Sea just four kilometres to the north. With a terraced garden both in front of and behind the home, there is plenty of outdoor space in which to grow flowers or vegetables, dine al fresco or just sit in the stillness of nature and enjoy the cooling breeze which brushes the scenic spot, 380m above sea level.If you want the best view of all, head up to the flat roof of the home, which is suitable for use as a patio. From here the sparkling waters of the Gulf of Termini Imerese are in full view, along with the green hillsides and neat rows of fruit and olive trees closer to home.Convenient for the beach and for the cityOne of the best beaches in this stretch of coastline, the romantic Ombelico di Venere outside San Nicola l’Arena, is just a fifteen minute drive away. If you are in search of something sandier you can head east to Casteldaccia or west to the long, quiet stretch of coast by Campofelice di Roccella. Beyond this is the sumptuous Cefalù, with its Medieval old town and unesco-protected cathedral. If you want to explore the island’s urban life, a little over 40 minutes will bring you into Palermo, a huge, resurgent metropolis and Italy’s fifth-largest city. Whether you want world class opera, international boutiques and fine dining, or street food, bustling markets and a passionately supported football club, there is something for you here. From the calm silence of Casa Ilona, however, the bustle of modern life feels half a world away.For a full description of the property please visit our website