Historic Palazzo With Commercial Units In Piazza Armerina
5,382 Sqft
Updated: October 14
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About the Property
Historic building of about 500 m² on Via Vittorio Emanuele, in the centre of Piazza Armerina: two connected stone units, one already renovated and let to tourists, the other being restored with period frescoes, plus about 100 m² of licensed commercial space on the ground floor.
The two units were part of a historic complex that, until the early 1900s, included the Convent and Church of Sa
Historic building of about 500 m² on Via Vittorio Emanuele, in the centre of Piazza Armerina: two connected stone units, one already renovated and let to tourists, the other being restored with period frescoes, plus about 100 m² of licensed commercial space on the ground floor.
The two units were part of a historic complex that, until the early 1900s, included the Convent and Church of Sant’Agata, and before that the homes of wealthy families and senior clergy.
First unit (about 180 m², on three levels), renovated mainly inside and now used for holiday lets: • First floor: studio with mezzanine, living room with balcony and double sofa bed, mezzanine with a double and a single bed, shower room, fitted kitchen. • Second floor: studio with balcony and double bed, entrance with walk-in wardrobe, bathroom with shower and bidet, fitted kitchen. • Garage.
Second unit (over 300 m², on five levels), with views over the old town. It is being renovated and keeps frescoed ceilings, antique floors and wrought-iron railings. Works completed or under way: structural safety works, new roofs and floors, facade restoration with external insulation, a new stairwell and staircase, a lift being installed, a two-storey panoramic veranda on the main facade and another on the stair side. Work on the ground-floor commercial units is about to begin.
On the ground floor there are three connecting rooms of about 100 m², already licensed for commercial use, suited to a pub, bar or restaurant.
All works were carried out or started with permits from the Municipality, Civil Engineering Office, Heritage Superintendency, Health Authority and SUAP.
Key features • About 500 m² in the historic centre, on Via Vittorio Emanuele • Unit 1: about 180 m², 2 furnished studios used for holiday lets, garage • Unit 2: over 300 m² on 5 levels, frescoes, lift being installed • Licensed commercial space of about 100 m² • Works authorised by the relevant bodies • Price: €1,500,000
The area The building is a few steps from Piazza Duomo and Piazza Garibaldi, looking onto the Church of Sant’Anna and the main monuments, on the route of the religious processions and the Palio dei Normanni. The UNESCO-listed Villa Romana del Casale is a few kilometres away. The nearest airport is Catania.
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Piazza Armerina offers residents a central Sicilian lifestyle, combining historical charm with modern conveniences. The town is renowned for its ancient Roman mosaics at Villa Romana del Casale, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Daily life is enriched with local dining, small shops, and a sense of community, all within easy access to Catania airport, approximately 90 minutes away, ensuring both tranquility and connectivity.