PALERMO, SICILY. Lucrative Air BnB Opportunity. Penthouse Apartment in UNESCO Heritage City.

Description

Lucrative opportunity to acquire, and operate as Air BnB, (weekly rates are up to 1750 Euros) this 4th floor Penthouse apartment (only apartment on the floor).

This newly renovated, double-aspect apartment is located in a century-old Liberty style Palazzo (five apartments only) in the centrally located and sought-after Zisa area (one minute’s walk from Zisa Castello). The Palazzo and the apartment retain original features such as colourful Sicilian marble ‘carpet-design’ floors, hand-cast iron stair rails, balconies, marble stairs and thick stone walls.

The light, spacious and airy apartment (125 m2 superficial area) has 3.3 metre high ceilings, a light and airy fitted kitchen, breakfast bar, three bedrooms (two of which have balconies and views of the mountains), 22 m2 living room, 17 m2 dining room, brand new fully-fitted bathroom (with walk-in contemporary shower), home-office, double glazed throughout, armoured front door, Laundry/utility veranda and brand new AAA energy-efficient air-conditioning units (cooling & heating).

The apartment is within easy walking distance of Palermo's principal shopping streets, services and tourist attractions such as Teatro Massimo, Norman Cathedral, Corso Vittorio Emmanuele, Marina, Botanical Gardens, Politeama Theatre, Capo Market, Piazza Indipendenza, Via Maqueda, Via Liberta etc.

There are excellent public transport links. Nearby Palazzo Reale Orleans or Lolli train stations are a few minutes walk from the apartment and provide direct service to/from Palermo Airport and Central Station. Mondello beach, Isola delle Femmine beach, Monreale, Cefalu, beautiful Sicilian beaches and medieval hill-top towns are all readily accessible too. The cruise/ferry port for sailings to nearby islands, Genoa, Naples, Rome and North Africa is just ten minutes away by car.

The safe and friendly neighbourhood offers a very good range of supermarkets, restaurants, pharmacies, banks, bars, medical services, artisans & tradesmen. Unusual for Palermo, the area also benefits from ample free street parking without congestion or parking charges.

The apartment has been renovated using quality materials to retain its charm whilst providing a comfortable and easy to maintain home or profitable Bed & Breakfast business. Utility costs are very economical compared to UK. With key in hand, you can move into your new home today without the need for expensive renovations or repairs. Start enjoying life in Sicily today. All furniture and fittings can be left in place (negotiable) making this a true turn key purchase that you can operate from day one.

The apartment has potential to be divided into two well proportioned independent apartments each with own entrance.

Selling due to relocation. No brokers or buy to rent enquiries.

Ad ID: 1462213152