Searches for cheap houses in Sicily soared after the TV show Amanda and Alan’s Italian Job.
According to Rightmove, since the BBC One show launched in January, the number is up 255 per cent on the same period last year.
The property website compared online searches for Sicily between January 6 and February 22 this year with 2022.
The famous couple renovated houses in Italy on the TV show Amanda and Alan’s Italian Job
Once the transformations are complete, one of the properties will be on the market at £127,500
The BBC One show followed Amanda Holden and Alan Carr as they renovated two Italian properties they bought for €1 each.
Now one of the items is on the market for £127,500, with proceeds from the two-bedroom holiday home being split between Comic Relief and Children In Need.
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Amanda and Alan tackled the property from the ground up and dedicated themselves to DIY work from plastering to plumbing.
The beautiful flat is listed on Rightmove with the description: ‘The three balconies offer stunning views over the countryside making it the perfect place to watch the sunset.
“It also comes with a shared walled patio, perfect for al fresco dining or simply soaking up the Mediterranean sunshine.”
We select four renovation projects for sale in Sicily…
1. Five-bedroom townhouse, Mineo, £32,000
This five-bedroom townhouse in the medieval village of Mineo is for sale for €36,000 (£32,000) through Viva Sicily estate agents
Built around 1500 years ago, the property is entirely stone built with an interior in need of modernisation.
The dated interiors have room for improvement and make a modern statement
Located in the medieval village of Mineo, this five-bedroom townhouse offers views of Mount Etna.
The property was built around 1500 years ago and is made entirely of stone. It is on the market for €36,000 (equivalent to £32,000) through Viva Sicily estate agents.
2. Two-bedroom townhouse, Caccamo, £17,000
This 2 bedroom townhouse is located in Caccamo, a village on the Tyrrhenian coast of Sicily
The interior is little more than rubble and the property is priced at €19,000 (£17,000).
This 2 bedroom townhouse is located in Caccamo, a village on the Tyrrhenian coast of Sicily.
The property has been priced at €19,000 (£17,000) by Sicily Property Management Brokers.
3. Two-bedroom townhouse, Mineo, £13.2,000
This two bedroom townhouse is located in Mineo, in the region of Catania, part of Sicily
The property has been priced at €15,000 (£13,200) by Sicily Property Management Brokers
This two bedroom townhouse is located in Mineo, in the region of Catania, part of Sicily.
It has two terraces with far-reaching views and is priced at just €15,000 (£13,200). It is sold by Viva Sicily estate agents.
Mineo is close to two airports – Catania and Comiso – both 35 kilometers away. At the same time, the beach is 35 kilometers away and there are ski stations within a radius of 120 kilometers.
4. Terrace with two beds, Caccamo, 22k
This two bedroom townhouse in Caccamo is set over three floors and has a roof terrace
The property is in need of renovation and is being sold for €25,000 which is equivalent to £22,000
This two bedroom townhouse in Caccamo is set over three floors and boasts a seven meter roof terrace.
It is being sold for €25,000 (£22,000) by Sicilian Property Management Brokers.
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