With dual-exposition on the corner of two terraced streets in the charming Sicilian town of Collesano, Casa Fustaneo is a well-built and very affordable home with a traditional exterior but a flexible use of space within.

Flexible Space with Sturdy Construction
Casa Fustaneo offers a living room, kitchen-diner, bedroom and open mezzanine loft. There is a lot of potential to configure its available space in a variety of intriguing ways, including adding extra sleeping capacity with a sofa bed in either or both of the reception rooms, or even a small mansard bedroom.

The first floor rooms have spacious balconies onto each of the adjoining streets outside, and the windows which open onto these are relatively recent additions in wood and efficient double glazing. The property has one and a half bathrooms, with a shower room upstairs and a WC off the living room at street level.

Ready to be Lived In
At present the house is being used as the venue for a playgroup for young children – this may make the photos above not quite what you expect to see! However, while it will take a little imagination to picture the youthful decoration in a more mature style, the transformation will not be difficult. The property is in good condition, and the larger upstairs room has all the connections necessary to install a kitchen. Obviously all the permits also allow for residential use.

The Madonie National Park
Collesano is a traditional, romantic village in the Madonie National Park, surrounded by green hills, nature and some of the best trekking, hiking and driving routes in Sicily. Just 14km from the famous beach town of Cefalù and with all the urban infrastructure of Palermo only an hour from your front door, this area offers a wonderful balance between tranquillity and convenience.