Two Independent Country Homes with Sea Views | Castelbuono, Contrada Mandrazze

Two Independent Country Homes with Sea Views near Castelbuono

A traditional stone farmhouse and an independent guest cottage set on approximately 6,000 m² of green hillside land in Contrada Mandrazze, within the Madonie Natural Park. Offering seven principal rooms, including four bedrooms, spacious terraces and sea views, the property could become a family estate, a peaceful relocation home or an intimate hospitality project.

Key Information

• Price: €280,000
• Price per square metre: €1,284.40
• Total building area: 218 m²
• Land: approximately 6,000 m²
• 7 principal rooms
• 4 bedrooms
• 3 bathrooms
• 2 independent residential buildings
• 2 kitchens or kitchen-ready spaces
• 2 terraces
• Balcony
• Single garage
• Approximately 50 olive trees and various fruit trees
• 2 wells
• Mains water, public drainage, electricity and piped gas
• Main house dating from approximately 1950
• Views across the hills towards the Tyrrhenian Sea
• Just over 1 km from the centre of Castelbuono
• Approximately 30 minutes from the nearest beach
• Approximately 35 minutes from Cefalù
• Approximately 90 minutes from Palermo and its international airport
• Property requiring modernisation

The estate occupies a green hillside position at approximately 520 metres above sea level. The land slopes gently north towards the coast, opening up views across olive groves to the sea. Dry-stone walls, pine woodland, fruit trees and around 50 olive trees create an authentic Sicilian countryside setting.

The main house is built from local load-bearing stone and arranged over two levels. The ground floor includes a spacious entrance hall, a kitchen, a living room with a working open fireplace, a bathroom and a utility room. Both the interiors and the terrace surrounding the house overlook the hillside and the sea beyond.

Upstairs are two bedrooms, a second bathroom, a storage room and a generous landing that could become an additional sitting room, library or home office. French windows open onto a small balcony. A pellet stove with a heat distribution system provides additional warmth across both floors.

The second building is a single-storey guest cottage dating from the 1980s, with its own terrace shaded by olive trees. It contains a living room with a pellet stove and space for the installation of a kitchen, together with two bedrooms, one of which includes a spacious mezzanine. Its electrical and plumbing systems are newer than those in the main house, although a visible structural crack requires professional assessment and will most likely involve foundation consolidation.

The main house can be used immediately, although its electrical and plumbing systems would benefit from modernisation. A comprehensive update and redecoration have been estimated at approximately €40,000–50,000. The guest cottage requires structural work, provisionally estimated at around half that amount. Subject to the necessary permissions and technical checks, the grounds also offer space for a swimming pool, solar panels or a photovoltaic pergola.

One of the property’s greatest advantages is its proximity to Castelbuono. The historic town centre can be reached on foot, providing convenient access to shops, restaurants, cafés and year-round cultural events while allowing residents to enjoy privacy and countryside tranquillity. The sandy beaches of Cefalù are approximately 35 minutes away by car.

With two independent homes, the estate is particularly well suited to an extended family, buyers relocating to Sicily or anyone seeking a long-stay home with space for remote work and visiting guests. The second building could accommodate relatives or guests and, following renovation, could also be prepared for holiday rentals. The estate offers further potential for the creation of a small guesthouse or a retreat focused on nature, outdoor activities and peaceful stays in the Madonie.