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Appartamento Andrea – Palermo
€ 170.000
Palermo - 90134 - Via Colonna Rotta, 163
#86637438
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5 Rooms
- 1 Bathroom
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88 m²
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3rd
Perfectly Renovated Palermo Apartment with Roof Terrace; Ten Minutes' Walk from the Cathedral and the Monuments of the Old Town
A renovated two-bedroom apartment with roof terrace, Casa Andrea combines authentic neighbourhood living with wonderful proximity to the old town. The tastefully designed home is sunny and airy, occupying the entire top floor of a traditional building on Via Colonna Rotta in central Palermo. Characterful vaulted ceilings, modern fittings, and two outdoor spaces—a sunny terrace and a front balcony with mountain views – are the icing on the cake.
It's in fantastic condition, and absolutely no work needs to be done inside. Every detail has been thoughtfully renovated, from the new plumbing and electrical systems to the air conditioning in every room and the energy-efficient hot water boiler.
It's sold fully furnished, exactly as you see in our photos and virtual tour save for a few personal effects. This makes it the simplest possible way to move to Sicily, or perfectly suited to continue its current successful operation as a holiday rental.
The location strikes an ideal balance. You're in a working residential neighbourhood with authentic Palermitano character, not a tourist enclave, but the Cathedral, Norman Palace, and Capuchin Catacombs are all within comfortable walking distance. Even better, via Colonna Rotta sits just outside the ZTL (controlled traffic zone), making it accessible by car while remaining walkable to the entire historic centre. With train connections just minutes away and the famous Pasticceria Cappello practically on your doorstep, this is Palermo living without the compromises typically required in old town apartments.
The Property
Casa Andrea occupies the top floor of a traditional apartment building. While the exterior and lower stairwells show their age - this is blue-collar Palermo - the contrast upon entering the apartment is striking. The final two flights of stairs could be repainted to improve first impressions, but once through the door, you're in a completely transformed space.
The practical entrance hall leads to the bathroom. This features a walk-in shower tiled in a warm, almost regal sandstone colour. The next door you pass is the guest bedroom. This is a compact space (which used, in fact, to be the kitchen), but windows on two sides including one overlooking the terrace, flood the space with light.
The 25m² living room is where Casa Andrea's character really emerges. The high vaulted ceiling with exposed wooden beams creates dramatic height, showing original stonework at the apex while at eye level the finishes are modern and gleaming. It's an ideal balance between traditional Sicilian architecture and contemporary living. The space accommodates a handsome dining table and well-equipped modern kitchen, with large windows bringing generous daylight. It opens directly onto the 15m² terrace, currently furnished with outdoor dining furniture and partially shaded by a gazebo. This private outdoor space is a genuine luxury for a Palermo apartment, and will be a boon to you and your guests practically all year round.
The master bedroom measures approximately 16m² and includes a walk-in closet. It opens onto a city-view balcony where mountain peaks rise over Palermo's rooftops. Terracotta floor tiles throughout tie the spaces together with warm, traditional tones.
Double-glazed windows and external shutters provide proper insulation and light control. Air conditioning in all rooms ensures comfort during Palermo's hottest months, supported by an energy-efficient boiler. The vaulted ceiling height keeps the apartment feeling open and bright, while the top-floor position ensures excellent ventilation and no noise from neighbours above. A dedicated storage room addresses the closet space typical apartments of this era lack. Every system is new, every finish is clean. You could move in today with nothing more than your suitcase.
Surroundings
You'll find Casa Andrea on via Colonna Rotta, in a historic and centrally positioned neighbourhood of Palermo which blends convenience with access to the city’s rich cultural fabric. The street itself dates back centuries runs between Piazza Indipendenza and the Castello Zisa, two icons of the city's heritage.
The immediate surroundings are lively yet residential, with a mix of traditional palazzi and everyday neighbourhood amenities just steps away. You'll find numerous shops, cafés, bakeries, and local services just 400m to the south around Piazza Independenza. The city's Norman Palace, now seat of the Sicilian regional government, is just on the other side of the imposing Porta Nuova, one of the four old town gates. Beyond this are the picturesque gardens of the Villa Bonanno and the UNESCO-protected Arab-Norman cathedral, just a ten minute walk away.
The pedestrian thoroughfares of via Vittorio Emanuele and via Maqueda bring you right through the heart of this endlessly fascinating city, passing landmarks like the Teatro Massimo, Quattro Canti junction and the so-called 'fountain of shame'. All of this is within walking distance. To get a deeper feel for Sicily's largest metropolis and everything it has to offer, take a look at our full guide to Palermo.
Public transport links are excellent. Whether you want to get to the sandy beach of Mondello, the football stadium or the world-class boutiques of via Libertà, nearby bus, tram and train routes bring the entire city within easy reach.
You can be at the city's Falcone-Borsellino airport in half an hour by car, or only a little longer if you take a train from the nearby Palazzo Reale-Orleans light rail station.
Potential
A key advantage of Casa Andrea's is how complete it is. It's ready to serve its owner immediately. For residential use, the apartment offers proper two-bedroom functionality that's a bargain in central Palermo. The walk-in closet and storage room provide organization space, while the 15m² terrace gives unusual expansiveness for urban living. It is big and well-fitted enough to work either as as permanent or seasonal residence.
As a rental investment, the property has demonstrated success, currently operating with excellent results according to the seller. Two proper bedrooms is a huge selling point, as are the terrace and car-friendly location. Air conditioning addresses summer heat, essential for guest comfort. The location supports multiple guest profiles: cultural tourists appreciate walkability to monuments, digital nomads benefit from the quiet residential setting, families value the layout and outdoor space. This gives the Palermo apartment with roof terrace appeal across all four seasons.
One reason for the great value price is that the building's external appearance and stairwell could certainly be better. For some buyers this is a dealbreaker; for others it's simply reality in a working neighbourhood, easily overlooked given the apartment's internal quality. The building isn't structurally compromised—it's just showing age. Even a lick of paint on the final stairs would make a big improvement to the common spaces, but even this isn't urgent.
Casa Andrea's competitive positioning comes from its combination of location, condition, and value. Comparable renovated two-bedroom apartments just ten minutes away in the old town command significantly higher prices, while properties at similar asking prices typically need substantial work. With a friendly, motivated seller, this would be a straightforward acquisition without renovation contingencies to complicate or delay your purchase.
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Details
- Category:
- Sale
- Type:
- Apartment / Apartment
- Condition:
- Good condition
- Availability:
- Free
- Services:
- Air-conditioning, Furnished, Double glazing
- View:
- Monument, City, Street
- Plot:
- 88 m²
- Areas:
- 88 m²
- Floor:
- 3rd
- Price:
- € 170.000
- Rooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- APE:
- C
- Heating Type:
- Electric
- Heating Access:
- Individual
- Heating Device:
- Air-conditioning
- Water Heating Access:
- Individual
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Location Details
IT, Palermo, Palermo, Zisa
REGLEMENTATION :
- APE
- C